Fall Campground Closure Updates for Bitterroot Valley

The mild late-summer weather probably still has you thinking about hitting campsites and enjoying the great Montana outdoors.

And things should be just fine for a while longer, but with fall approaching, it is good to know if any of your favorite sites in the Bitterroot Valley might be calling it good for the season. While complete closures don't apply to too many of these, we have attached a pretty comprehensive schedule from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. If you see a site that interests you and there is a reservation requirement, the recreation.gov website is pretty handy.

Darby/Sula Ranger District – (406) 821-3913

Lake Como Recreation Area

>Lower Como Campground = Open with services and nightly fees through September 27th (water will be winterized sooner if temperatures start dropping).  Current fees – $16/night.  Campground will close on September 28th.

>Three Frogs Campground = Open with services and nightly fees through September 27th (water will be winterized sooner if temperatures start dropping).  Current fees – $8/night.  Campground will close on September 28th.

>Lake Como Day Use Sites (Picnic Area, Trailhead, Beach, Boat Launch) = Day use fees no longer required, no services, ‘pack it in, pack it out’. Open year-round.

>Rock Creek Horse Camp = Open with services and nightly fees through September 27th.  Current fees – $8/night.  Campground will remain open until closed by snow.  No services. ‘Pack it in, pack it out’, free of charge.

>Wood’s Cabin = The historic cabin on the north shore of Lake Como is available to rent in the fall and winter.  $60 per night.

>Black Bear Campground – Open until closed by snow with 6 campsites.  No water.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.

>Lost Horse Road & Schumaker Campground – Open until closed by snow.  No services. ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.

>Skalkaho Pass (State Highway 38) is currently open.  For latest road information visit www.mdt.mt.gov  or Dial 511.

>Spring Gulch Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 27th.  Current fees – $12/ night.  Campground will close on Sept. 28.

>Indian Trees Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 27th.  Current fees – $10/ night.  Campground will close on Sept. 28.

>Martin Creek Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through September 27th.  Current fees – $8/ night.  Remains open after Sept. 27 with no fees, no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.

>Warm Springs Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 27th.  Current fees – $8/night.  Campground will remain open through October with no fees, no services, and ‘pack it in, pack it out’.

>Crazy Creek Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 27th.  Current fees – $8/ night.  Remain open after Sept. 27 with no fees, no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.

>Crazy Creek Horse Camp – Open with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.

>Jennings Camp – Open with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow

>McCart Lookout – Reservations open through September 19^th.

>East Fork Guard Station – Reservations open year-round.

>Two Good Cabin – Open for reservations through Oct. 15th.  Reservations resume from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31.

Stevensville Ranger District:  (406) 777-5461

>Bass Creek Recreation Area: Charles Waters Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through September 27th, (water will be winterized sooner if temperatures start dropping.)  Current fees – $10/night.  Campground will remain open with no fees/services through October.

>Larry Creek Group Site – Reservations open through Sept. 30th; from Oct 1 – Nov. 30, available on a first serve basis with no fees, no services, ‘pack it in, pack it out’.

West Fork Ranger District:  (406) 821-3269

>Rombo Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 13th.  Current fees – $8/night.  Remain open after Sept. 13th with no fees, no services, and pick it in, pack it out until closed by snow.

>Alta Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 13th.  Current fees – $8/night.  Remain open after Sept. 13th with no fees, no services, and pick it in, pack it out until closed by snow.

>Sam Billings Campground – Open with 12 campsites and no fees until closed by snow.  No services.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.

>Slate Creek Campground – Front loop open until closed by snow.  No services.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.  Back loop closes Sept. 30.

>Fales Flat Campground – Open with no services, and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.

>Fales Flat Group Site – Reservations open through Sept. 13^th.

>Beaver Point, Raven Creek, Indian Creek, Paradise Campgrounds open until closed by snow.  No services.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.

>Magruder Ranger’s House – Reservations open through October 17th but water will be turned off Oct. 1st.

>Magruder Road Corridor is currently open between Darby and Elk City, Idaho.  Contact the West Fork office for road updates, (406) 821-3269.