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Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop is a National Forest campground near Darby, Montana.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Darby, Montana

National Forest
Managed by

Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop sits inside Bitterroot National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,763 ft

45.6981, -114.2819 in Ravalli. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop?

No. Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop?

Camping at Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop is free.

Is there drinking water at Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop?

No. Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Who manages Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop?

Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop

reservoirfinder.com · 25 miles

Lake Como's mapped center point is 25 miles from Slate Creek Campground - Back Loop in a straight line. Current water level: Lake Como water level on reservoirfinder.com.

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