Marten Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Marten Creek is a National Forest campground near Trout Creek, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Marten Creek sits inside Kootenai 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
- 2,348 ft
47.8824, -115.7481 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Marten Creek?
No. Marten Creek 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 Marten Creek?
Camping at Marten Creek is free.
Is there drinking water at Marten Creek?
No. Marten Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Marten Creek?
Marten Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Marten Creek
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Fee
- $16 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Trout Creek and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01