Bitterroot Flat

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A loop road through open evergreen forest, Bitterroot Flat sits within Lolo National Forest outside Philipsburg, Montana, at $6 per night with year-round access. Sites are well-spaced, though the open canopy means neighbors remain visible. A 15-foot bank separates most sites from the river, and river views from camp are blocked by the drop. The water pump has been marked non-potable, so bring your own. Road noise is noticeable. Campers arriving mid-week in summer found the campground roughly 75% full by late afternoon, so earlier arrival is worth planning for. Rock Creek Dry Campsites and Hutsinpilar Campground are nearby alternatives if Bitterroot Flat fills.

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Map & DirectionsBitterroot Flat is located in Montana near Stevensville

Public Campground

Directions

From Clinton, MT, take Interstate 90 east 4.7 miles to Rock Cr Rd. (Exit 126). At end of exit ramp, turn right onto Rock Creek Rd. and go 23 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.

Coordinates

46.4690009 N
113.77700097 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Toilets
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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 39 min from Missoula, MT
2 hrs 44 min from Helena, MT
3 hrs 47 min from Bozeman, MT
3 hrs 56 min from Great Falls, MT

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Tom U.

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Reviewed Aug. 9, 2020

Small campground with well spaced sites near river

A loop off the road in open evergreen forest with grass ground covering. Tent sites are well spaced, about 150ft, but the open forest means you can see several neighbors. The forest floor is generally shaded with some sun patches so most sites have good shade. Sites on the river side have trails down a 15ft bank to the river. Some trails are good and some steep. Because of the bank, you can’t see the river from camp. From sites on the road side you can access the the river between river side sites. Our site had only a small beach and we did not spend much time at the river.

There are 3-4 outhouses, mainly placed near the road.

The one water pump was locked up and marked as non-portable.

The road is near enough that you can see and hear passing traffic.

We arrived on a Wednesday in late July, about 4:00 pm, and found the campground about 75% full. Temperatures were upper 70’s to 80’s and we found the shade comfortable. Light bugs. Moderate mosquitoes in the evening. Generally it was pleasant to sit outdoors.

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