Paved roads and three distinct loops give Beaver Creek Campground a more structured layout than many Forest Service sites in the area. Set within Flathead National Forest outside Hungry Horse, Montana, the campground runs from late May through late September and accepts both reservations and walk-in visitors on a first-come, first-served basis. RVs up to 32 feet can access the site. Bear boxes, water spigots, and firewood delivery by the camp host round out the on-site amenities.
Cleanliness stands out across multiple reviews, particularly the vault toilets. "As others have said, these were some of the cleaner vault toilets we've seen," notes Matthew R. The campground host has drawn consistent praise for keeping facilities tidy and circulating firewood by cart. Sites are spaced far enough apart that neighboring campfires are barely visible at night, and a short walking trail near some sites leads to a creek. Wildlife has been spotted across the river by multiple visitors.
The campground sits near Quake Lake, where skeletal trees still rise above the water, remnants of the 1959 earthquake that sent part of a mountain into the Madison River and created the lake. That geological history gives the surrounding terrain a distinctive look. Nearby, Spotted Bear provides another Forest Service option to the west, and campers traveling with dogs will find dog-friendly camping around Flathead National Forest throughout the region. Beaver Creek tends to work best for campers who want developed amenities, access to water features, and a base for exploring the surrounding national forest.
Description
This is a free campground located 63 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The campground is located at an elevation of 4,200 feet and is open from May 15 through November 30. Beaver Creek Campground is situated next to Spotted Bear River just off the Spotted Bear River Road #568. The 4 unit campground is set back from the road and the campsites are less than 100 feet to the river. The site is located in an old growth stand of trees. It is a moderate use site that usually has open campsites during the middle of the week. It often is used as a base for fishing in the summer and for the late season hunt in late October and November. For stock users, it is also used as trailhead parking when the Silvertip Trailhead at the end of Spotted Bear River Road 568 is closed from 5/15 through 6/30, and 9/1 through 11/30. Campsites can accommodate tents and trailers up to 32 feet in length. All campsites have tables and metal fire rings. There is an accessible vault toilet. There is no potable water, but water is available from the river and must be treated prior to consumption. Stock is allowed in the campground. There is a stock unloading ramp, hitchrails, and feed bunks that stock may be tied to. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out. There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 14 days. This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 10 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 63 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse. Beaver Creek campsite
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBeaver Creek is located in Montana near Flathead National Forest
Directions
Beaver Creek Campground is accessed from Highway 2. From the town of Hungry Horse, drive east on Highway 2 for ½ mile to the East Side Reservoir Road #38. Turn right (south) onto Road #38 and drive on through the town of Martin City. After two miles the pavement ends and the gravel East Side Reservoir Road continues on 54 miles to Spotted Bear River Road #568. Turn left (east) onto Road #568 and drive 9 miles to Beaver Creek Campground, which is located on the right (south) side of the road.
Coordinates
47.92400063 N
113.37300028 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
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 5 hrs 48 min from Missoula, MT
- 6 hrs 35 min from Great Falls, MT
- 6 hrs 54 min from Helena, MT
- 7 hrs 19 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID












