Highway 12 cuts close to this Forest Service campground, bringing road noise but also paved access to sites arranged in a simple loop near Lolo Creek. The proximity to the main route makes this a practical overnight stop for travelers heading to or from Lolo Pass, though campers seeking quiet will want to select sites furthest from the pavement.
Most of the 22 sites sit under a canopy of fir and pine trees, with several positioned directly along the creek bank. "Wide campsites in a loop near river," notes Martijn D., who found the layout accommodating for RVs up to 30 feet. The campground provides both electric and water hookups, along with vault toilets and potable water spigots scattered throughout the area. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with bear-safe storage boxes available.
Wildlife sightings are common along the creek corridor. Previous visitors have spotted deer, beavers, and various bird species including eagles and grouse moving through the riparian zone. The creek itself offers direct water access for fishing or cooling off during summer months. An interpretive site within the campground connects to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, and Lolo Hot Springs sits just 10 miles up the road.
Cell service is absent or unreliable throughout the campground. The facility operates on a self-pay system using cash envelopes at the entrance, with camp hosts maintaining the grounds during peak season. Despite the highway noise, many campers appreciate the convenience for Lolo area travelers heading deeper into the Bitterroot Mountains or continuing west toward Idaho.
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Location
Public CampgroundLolo Creek Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Lolo, MT, take US Rt. 12 west 15.5 miles to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
Coordinates
46.7757081134653 N
114.3850785444931 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 30 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 12 min from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 35 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 3 hrs 36 min from Lewiston, ID
