Big Creek Campground
Big Creek Campground is located along the North Fork of the Flathead River, 19 miles north of Columbia Falls, MT. The campground has 22 standard sites, and a group area that has 7 sites and will accommodate around 100 people. Most sites have a river view. There is also a large day use area with a concrete boat launch for river access, parking for approximately 30 vehicles, and a picnic area with 7 picnic tables. The campground is open between mid-May and mid-September, weather permitting. Maximum stay is 16 days.
Fees:
$22.00/night (single occupancy site)
$44.00/night (double occupancy site)
$5.00/each additional vehicle per night
Day Use: $5.00/vehicle
Group Site:
1 – 50 people - $175/night
51 – 100 people - $325/night
Golden Age/Senior Passes and Access Passes are not applicable toward additional vehicle fees, group site or firewood.
Amenities: fire rings; picnic tables; food storage boxes located throughout the campground; water (2 hand-pump wells); firewood ($6.00 a bundle); accessible vault toilets.
Activities: fishing; rafting/tubing; hiking; biking; bird-watching; sight-seeing; wildlife viewing
Reservations can be made for this campground. First-come, first-serve sites are also available. Click the link below to check availability or make a reservation at Big Creek Campground.
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Getting There: From Columbia Falls, travel north for 19 miles on County Road #486 (more commonly referred to as the North Fork Road). The road is gravel and can get rough in places but passable by car during the summer months.