Within Nezperce National Forest, Bear Creek Pass Campground functions as semi-official dispersed camping positioned between two trailheads at Bear Creek Pass. The US Forest Service manages this basic overnight area that accommodates RVs up to 32 feet, though facilities remain minimal with just a vault toilet and scattered fire rings.
The site consists mainly of pullouts and turnarounds along the road, with one established campsite featuring a fire ring located between the parking areas. Open pine forest surrounds the area with nearby meadows, and a stream flows close to the camping zone. Horse facilities including hitching posts and a loading ramp exist but show limited recent use. Campers can find places to camp around Darby for additional options in the region.
Description
The Bear Creek Pass Trailhead has numerous trails to access that all lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The most heavily used is the #613 trail which leads to the bear lakes and accesses trail #128 to Fish Lake. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails, and dispersed camping.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundBear Creek Pass Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Darby travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road/FS 429 and travel approximately 19 miles. The road will dead end at the trailhead. Forest Service Road #429 can be extremely rough due to many potholes and rocks. Recommend high clearance vehicles.
Coordinates
46.11624901 N
114.49372228 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 9 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 51 min from Helena, MT
- 4 hrs 34 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
- 5 hrs 45 min from Lewiston, ID


