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Monture Creek

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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Monture Creek, near Ovando, Montana, is a straightforward camping spot that offers a no-frills experience for those looking to unwind in nature. With five campsites, you’ll find a mix of locations—some right off the highway and others tucked back among the trees, providing a bit more peace and quiet.

The campground is known for its good trout fishing, with the creek just a stone's throw away from the sites. Visitors have mentioned the availability of fire pits and picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy a meal outdoors or roast marshmallows under the stars. As one camper noted, “There’s a lovely creek that runs along the area,” which adds to the charm of the spot.

While amenities are limited—no showers or trash services—campers appreciate the simplicity and natural beauty of the surroundings. The large pine trees help block out some of the highway noise, especially at the more secluded sites. If you’re looking for a quiet retreat with fishing opportunities, Monture Creek might just be the place for you.

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Location

Monture Creek is located in Montana

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Directions

From the junction of Montana highways 83 and 20 (also known as ""Clearwater Junction"") travel east on highway 200 for 12.5 miles. Turn north on Monture Road #89 and drive 7.5 miles on a good gravel road.

Coordinates

47.03700041 N
113.22000055 W

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

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  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jul. 4, 2024

Monture Trailhead Campsites

Campsite are separated a good distance, not very many. There might be hookups in the round end of the, not positive. Fire pits available. 2 Bathrooms available. Large picnic benches. Pretty sure first come first serve.

Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Aug. 29, 2022

No frills rest spot

This spot has 5 sites to camp at . 2 sit literally feet off the road & 3 sit further back . The sites are very small & there is no privacy. On this day , someone was using 2 of the better sites at once to accommodate their oversized travel trailer. Not cool. We have a travel trailer too but our only other option was a site right off the road . Since we were just passing thru, we desperately needed to rest for the night so we camped in one of the wide open spots right off the road. Kind of a bummer , especially for 18 dollars. Small patch of dead grass with a picnic table & fire ring with a lot of road noise. On the plus side- there is a lovely creek that runs along the area . Maybe it’s a better experience if you can snag one of the more set back spots in the trees & if you fish .

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2019

Quiet camp with good fishing

Monture Creek Fishing Access site is a nice small campground/fishing access site with five campsites. Two just off of Hwy 200 and three more back away from the highway. Monture Creek has good trout fishing with the creek being only about 100 feet from the campsites. One vault toilet serves the fishing access and camping area. Each campsite has a picnic table and metal fire ring. Sites 1, 2 and 3 sit far enough back that the large pine trees do a pretty good job of blocking most of the highway noise. Like all the fishing access sites with camping in the state, the nightly rate is based on if you have a fishing license and are a Montana resident or not. This is a trash-in, trash-out site and no water is available so come prepared.

Month of VisitOctober
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Reviewed May. 19, 2018

Fishing & Quiet

There's not really any views here due to the trees, but there's amenities and fishing nearby! There's fire pits, and there was only one other party of people there when we went in August, so it was perfectly quiet for us. I remember there being some flies, but nothing too bad.

Month of VisitAugust
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Monture Creek Campground located in Montana?

Monture Creek Campground is a small fishing access site located just off Highway 200 in western Montana. The campground features five campsites in total, with two sites positioned close to the highway and three sites set further back. The creek itself flows approximately 100 feet from the campsites, offering easy water access in a forested setting that provides shade but limited views due to the trees.

How do I access the trailhead from Monture Creek Campground?

The trailhead at Monture Creek is easily accessible from the campground. Since the campground is quite small with only five sites, you'll find the trails nearby. The main access point is a short distance from the camping area. The campground serves as both a fishing access site and a jumping-off point for hiking, with the creek trail following the water through the forested area. For specific trail information and conditions, check with forest service officials before your visit.

What fishing opportunities are available at Monture Creek?

Monture Creek offers good trout fishing opportunities just steps from the campground. The creek flows only about 100 feet from the campsites, providing convenient access for anglers. The fishing access site makes it easy to spend a day catching trout in this peaceful Montana stream. While specific fish species aren't detailed, the creek is known primarily as a trout fishing destination.