Thain Creek Campground
Its 19 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs $10 per night, and it is open from May to mid-fall. Thain Creek Campground is a National Forest campground near Great Falls, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
- 40 ft
- Max RV length
Thain Creek Campground sits inside Helena-Lewis and Clark 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
- $10 per night
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 19
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Rules
- Stay limit
- 16 consecutive days
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,200 ft
47.4756, -110.5853 in Chouteau. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Season and winter services
Thain Creek Campground is open from May to mid-fall , at 4,200 ft.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Thain Creek Campground?
No. Thain 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 Thain Creek Campground?
Camping at Thain Creek Campground costs $10 per night.
How many campsites does Thain Creek Campground have?
Thain Creek Campground has 19 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Thain Creek Campground?
No. Thain Creek Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Thain Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Thain Creek Campground.
When is Thain Creek Campground open?
Thain Creek Campground is open from May to mid-fall.
How long can you stay at Thain Creek Campground?
The stay limit at Thain Creek Campground is 16 consecutive days.
Who manages Thain Creek Campground?
Thain Creek Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Thain Creek Campground
More campgrounds: camping near Great Falls and campgrounds in Chouteau.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- fs.usda.gov (sites.total, maxRvLengthFt, petsAllowed, stayLimit, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, season), accessed 2026-09-30