Canyon Creek Campground
This is a small campground with 3 tent sites and a picnic area west of Melrose in the Pioneer Mountains. It’s a quiet campground located near Canyon Creek and the Wise River, which are great places to fish for brook, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. There are hiking trails nearby, meaning you'll want to bring your hiking boots and a water supply and explore the scenic and rugged landscape. Trailer length should not exceed 14' and water and garbage service are not available at this site.
More like this: first-come in Montana · free in Montana · tent only in Montana
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | There is no fee ($0) for this campground. |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest |
| Fees | There is no fee ($0) for this campground. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.6236° N, 112.9422° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSand Creek
19 mi from the campground · 35,520 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedRx D3 Johnson Wildfire Landing
43 mi from the campground · 30 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Tepee
44 mi from the campground · 50 acres
- PrescribedRx D3 Cameron Gaps
50 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 ↗ | 30.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
A Video Tour of Canyon Creek Campground on the North Fork of the Payette River
Trails nearby
- 0.2 miCrescent Lake ↗6.3 mi trail
- 1.1 miLion Creek4 mi trail
- 2 miSheep Creek ↗6 mi trail
- 2.5 miTrapper Lake0.3 mi trail
- 3 miUpper Sheep Creek1 mi trail
- 3 miCanyon Lake1.6 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 · 1.5 mi
- Wise River Ranger StationHistoric district · Wise River · 11.6 mi
- Big Hole PumpstationBuilding · Divide · 12.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Canyon Creek Campground?
No. Canyon Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Canyon Creek Campground?
Nothing. Canyon Creek Campground is listed as free. There is no fee ($0) for this campground.
Source: Forest Service
Is Canyon Creek Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Canyon Creek Campground have?
3 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Canyon Creek Campground?
Canyon Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Canyon Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Boulder Creek Campground (6.1 mi, first-come), Fourth of July Campground (6.3 mi, first-come), and Lodgepole Campground (6.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby