Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area
Big Sky, Montana · 6,325 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,325 ft (1,928 m)6,325 ft1,928 m
- Land
- Bear Creek Wildlife Management Area
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About
Bear Creek Campground offers a nice summer or fall destination for those looking to camp, hike or picnic on the forest. At an elevation of 6,350 feet, this campground contains 12 designated campsites. This campground has vault toilets and drinking water available in spring/summer only. No garbage service is provided, so pack out what you pack in. The campground is located at the trailhead for the Trail Fork Bear Creek just outside the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, which is suitable for hikers, hunters, and horseback riders. The campground accommodates stock in sites 7-12 only. The maximum recommended trailer length for the campground is 28 feet. Stay limit is 16 days, and there is a $15/night fee. Food and refuse storage requirements are in effect and enforced at this campground. Bear boxes placed around the campground for food storage. Please do not place garbage in bear boxes.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny44°31°
- ThuSunny55°34°
- FriSunny63°38°
- SatSunny59°36°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain58°39°
Nearby camping
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RV park
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Dispersed camping nearby
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Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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