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Flint Creek Campground (MT)

Philipsburg, Montana · USDA Forest Service

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Flint Creek Campground (MT) — official Recreation.gov photo

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About

Flint Creek Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwest Montana, eight miles south of the town of Philipsburg and four miles north of Georgetown Lake. The campground's campsites sit amid mixed conifers along the banks of Flint Creek, providing opportunities for fishing and the occasional moose sighting. There are 10 first-come, first-served campsites, and the camping fee is $15 per night. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. For facility specific information, please call (406) 859-3211.Flint Creek Campground has 10 campsites suitable for tents, trailers, and RVs. Campsites include picnic tables and fire rings, and a double-vault restroom is on site. There is no water pump so remember to bring your own drinking water, and water taken from stream must be treated prior to consumption. The campground is open year-round. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature. If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service. Mixed conifers provide partial shade. There is easy access to the Flint Creek, with several campsites bordering the creek. The Pintler Ranger District is known for its high, rugged, and beautiful mountain scenery, as well as the variety of wildlife that makes its home there, including elk, moose, deer, mountain lions, and bears (grizzly and black bears). Learn more about bear safety and the forest wide food storage order. Flint Creek Campground provides access to opportunities for hiking, backpacking, hunting, and fishing. Visitors can fish Flint Creek and there is a parking space available for day-use activities. Visitors must have Montana licenses to hunt or fish. Georgetown Lake is a 10-minute

Directions

From Philipsburg travel south on Highway 1 for about 7.8 miles, turn left onto Power House Road into the campground.

Location

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Details

State
Montana
City / area
Philipsburg
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Campsites
1
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$15 / night
Equipment
See Recreation.gov

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