Norton Campground
Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.
More like this: first-come in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15 per night. Limit 2 vehicles per site. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | May 9 |
| Forest | Lolo National Forest |
| Booking | No reservations are taken. |
| Fees | $15 per night. Limit 2 vehicles per site. |
| Rules | Bear Safety and Food Storage Order Information |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.5894° N, 113.6701° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx D1 3-Mile Bravo
10 mi from the campground · 400 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Lower Blackfoot Corridor F4
23 mi from the campground · 101 acres
- PrescribedRx Mfd Morrison Peak
24 mi from the campground · 672 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Grant Creek 7
33 mi from the campground · 20 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Sport Land Trailer Sales, Service & Rentals ↗ | 22.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Lewis & Clark Trail Adventures ↗ | 24.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.9 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miGrizzly Creek ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miRanch Creek ↗10 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSawmill Ridge ↗6.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.6 miWelcome Creek ↗7.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miSpink Point2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.9 miWelcome-Sawmill Saddle ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Welcome Creek Wilderness.
- inWelcome Creek Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 28,248 acres
- 9.8 miLolo National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,625,457 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Norton Campground?
No. Norton Campground is first-come, first-served. No reservations are taken. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Norton Campground?
$15 per night. Limit 2 vehicles per site.
Source: Forest Service
Is Norton Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May 9.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Norton Campground?
Norton Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Norton Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Harry's Flat Campground (5.3 mi, first-come), Bitterroot Flat Campground (9.8 mi, first-come), and Siria Campground (11.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby