East Creek Campground

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Beaverhead National Forest's East Creek Campground sits a few miles outside Lima on a gravel road that past visitors have navigated without trouble in a standard sedan. The campground has three or four sites, two vault toilets, picnic tables with fire rings, and creek access at the base of the camping area. Bring all your own water. The hand pump on-site has not been reliably functional, and reviewers consistently flag this. Sites see very few visitors, and views face the Lima Peaks. Small rigs up to 16 feet can fit; tent campers have the easier time here.

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Map & DirectionsEast Creek Campground is located in Montana near Lima

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Directions

From Dillon take Interstate 15 south for about 48 miles to Lima. Turn North on Frontage Road for 1 mile. Take Forest Road 179 West for 7 miles. Turn South 0.5 miles on Forest Road 3929 for .5 miles, then southeast on Forest Road 3930 and continue 1.5 miles to the campground.

Coordinates

44.56384378 N
112.66086036 W

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  • Picnic Table
  • Toilets
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  • Fires

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Visitors often highlighted this as a peaceful, low-use mountain campground with beautiful views near Lima, Montana. Several reviews noted the lack of reliable water access as the main drawback, though the basic facilities and scenic location were appreciated.

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Reviewed Jul. 7, 2025

Whole valley to myself

Awesome campground with simple access from Lima, well maintained and primo location. Couldn’t get the hand pump well to draw any water but creek access at the base of the CG area is easy. The views of Lima peaks are unbeatable.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Reuben H., July 7, 2025
  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Reuben H., July 7, 2025
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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2017

Great Spot in the Middle of Nowhere

Just a few miles out of the small town Lima Montana, this campground sits nestled in the mountains with a beautiful view and very few visitors.

There is a gravel road, which was well kept when we went. We made it fine in our sedan.

The are supposedly 4 sites, but we only noticed 3. We aren't a Friday night up there and we the only ones at the campsite.

There are 2 vault toilets. It looks like there was a pump for water, but it was either broken, or I just don't know how to use it. Be sure to bring water.

The picnic tables are solid and nice. The camp fire rings also come with grills.

Overall, even without running water, we were prepared and had a great, quite, and beautiful stay at East Creek.

Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Tim R., June 29, 2017
  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Tim R., June 29, 2017
  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Tim R., June 29, 2017
Reviewed Jan. 5, 2015

PRIVATE!! 4 Sites only!

East Creek Campground is a quaint low-use campground. There are 4 tent sites with 2 vault toilets. There is no water, so bring your own. East Creek is located 40 min south of Dillon, MT near Lima (15 miles north of the Montana/Idaho state line just off I-15). There are 6-7 miles of dirt roads through private properties to get to the campground.

  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Donna S., January 5, 2015
  • Review photo of East Creek Campground by Donna S., January 5, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at East Creek Campground?

East Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 16 feet.

Are fires allowed at East Creek Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at East Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at East Creek Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.