Bear Creek Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Bear Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Ennis, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
It sits right at the edge of Lee Metcalf Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.2 miles outside the boundary of Beaverhead-Deerlodge 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
- Single Site: $15 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,350 ft
45.1626, -111.5565 in Madison. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Bear Creek Campground?
No. Bear Creek Campground 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 Bear Creek Campground?
Camping at Bear Creek Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
Who manages Bear Creek Campground?
Bear Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Bear Creek Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Bear Creek Campground, in a straight line: Norris Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Ennis and campgrounds in Madison.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30