Boulder Creek Campground
Boulder Creek Campground is located along the Pioneer Mountain Scenic Byway. It is a high elevation campground that is heavily wooded. The road leading to this site is paved, and 3 of the 13 sites are pull-through sites that are easier for campers and trailers. The maximum recommended length for trailers at this site is 30'. Fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and water are available at this site, however garbage services are not so please pack out what you pack in. The Wise River flows along the western border of this campground area, providing easy fishing access. This is a great campground for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | There is a $15 per-night fee for camping, with a $5 additional fee for extra vehicles. |
| Accessibility | Accessible Facilities: Toilets |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Fees | There is a $15 per-night fee for camping, with a $5 additional fee for extra vehicles. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.6488° N, 113.0637° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSand Creek
14 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedRx D3 Johnson Wildfire Landing
37 mi from the campground · 30 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Tepee
39 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
44 mi from the campground · 1,100 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Bretz RV & Marine - Butte, MT ↗ | 33.6 mi |
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 34.8 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.3 miBoulder Creek1 mi trail
- 0.3 miFourth of July2 mi trail
- 2.3 miClifford Creek1.5 mi trail
- 2.4 miPattengail Creek ↗14 mi trail
- 2.4 miGrouse Lakes2.9 mi trail
- 2.5 miWise River-Elkhorn Hot Spring ↗22.5 mi trail
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 Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
- inBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,614,456 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Hecla HouseBuilding · Melrose · 7.2 mi
- Wise River Ranger StationHistoric district · Wise River · 11.5 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Boulder Creek Campground?
There is a $15 per-night fee for camping, with a $5 additional fee for extra vehicles.
Source: Forest Service
Is Boulder Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Boulder Creek Campground have?
13 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Boulder Creek Campground?
Boulder Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Boulder Creek Campground?
Accessible Facilities: Toilets.
Source: Forest Service
What if Boulder Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lodgepole Campground (0.8 mi, first-come), Fourth of July Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), and Willow Campground (1.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby