Campground

Rock Creek Horse Camp

Rock Creek Horse Camp is one of three campgrounds located within the Lake Como Recreation Area.

Listed under Picnic spots · Horseback riding trails · Campgrounds

Rock Creek Horse Camp
Photo from fs.usda.gov

About this place

Stock facilities include hitch rails, stock ramp, and feed bunks. A few trails leave from the horse camp. The campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 40 feet. No water at this campground.

Practical information

Town
Other towns
Arrival
From Hamilton, Montana travel south for 16 miles on Highway 93. Thurn west (right) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 3.5 miles. Turn east (left) into the campground (located on stretch of road between beach turn off and boat launch turn off).
Parking
Parking is limited to 2 vehicles per site. (a Truck + trailer is considered one vehicle). Additional vehicles are $5 and must display pass (purchase at campground fee station).
Route surface
Gravel surfaced roads
Fees
$12 per night per campsite (for 2 vehicles), $5/extra vehicle. Fee includes 1 pass for day use within the recreation area (Display hangtag from payment envelope on rear-view mirror). Pass must be displayed in vehicle while accessing other parts of the recreation area.
Hours
Peak Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day Non-Peak Season: Weather Dependent Operational Hours Quiet hours: 10:00pm to 6:00am.
Dogs
Pets must be leashed at all times within the recreation area boundaries. Pets are not permitted within designated swim area. (Beach)
Use rules
Food Storage Required: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order Weed Free feed required: Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Regional Order Practice Leave No Trace principles when visiting forest lands.
Managed by
Federal agency
Phone
406-821-3913

Activities

  • Horseback Riding
  • Horse Camping
  • Picnicking

Amenities

  • Parking
  • Restroom

Accessibility

  • Accessible restroom

Sources

from fs.usda.gov/r01/bitterroot/recreation/rock-creek-horse-camp updated