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Norton

Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from September 26, 2024 through May 5, 2025.

Norton Campground, near Clinton, Montana, is a cozy spot that caters primarily to tent campers and those with smaller RVs. With its walk-in setup, you'll find a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by Ponderosa pines, making it a great escape for those looking to unwind in nature.

The campground features a loop layout with designated sites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire rings for your evening cookouts. Visitors have noted the availability of water from a hand pump and vault toilets, though keep in mind that the facilities are basic. As one camper mentioned, “The site was very spacious and the campground nice and quiet, clean and well kept.”

If you're up for some adventure, there's a trail leading down to Rock Creek, which is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The area is home to brown, rainbow, and brook trout, so bring your fishing gear if that's your thing. Just a heads up, the campground can get lively on weekends, so if you prefer a quieter experience, aim for a mid-week visit.

While some sites are closer together, many are nicely spaced out, giving you a bit of breathing room. Just remember, this isn’t the place for big rigs; anything larger than a pickup truck will struggle to fit. Norton Campground is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without the frills.

Description

National Forest

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

Fee Info

$15 per night. Limit 2 vehicles per site.

Reservation Info

No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served.

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Location

Norton is located in Montana

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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 10.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.

Coordinates

46.58800024 N
113.66900082 W

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Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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4 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 18, 2024

Quiet during the week.

The camp sites are All in the center of the area. Two outhouses and water available with a hand pump. Garbage cans. Has a trail to Rock Creek. The site is in Ponderosa pines and near houses.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Norton by Scott C., July 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Norton by Scott C., July 18, 2024
  • Review photo of Norton by Scott C., July 18, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 3, 2023

Not much privacy

As mentioned, this is a "walk in" campground. The campground itself has a road going around it and the sites are in the middle(can't recall if some might also be off to the other side of the road). With this said, there's not a whole lot of privacy. 

Despite this, during the week its usually fairly tranquil. I've stayed a number of nights at this particular campground and usually Friday-Saturday its hopping so keep that in mind.

Easy to get to, and I'm pretty sure there's a trail down to the creek from one of the parking areas. 

I would return, just make sure you're coming during the week if you enjoy privacy.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Sep. 14, 2020

Walk in tenting campground

Norton campground is not for the RV crowd.  This 13 site campground has only designated parking areas, no pulling into a campsite.  Those camping will need to walk their gear a short distance to their camping location.  The campground is a single loop with all the campsites in the center of the loop.  Numbers painted on the picnic tables tell you which site you are in.  Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.  Some site are close to each other, most are nicely spread out.   This is not a location for RVs, they just won't fit, if you have anything bigger than a pickup truck with a camping in the bed then continue down the road, anything larger than a pickup or with a trail will not fit with out stealing parking availability for others.  Site has water and vault toilets.  The vault toilets are old and are not to ADA standards.  Cost is $6 per night, first come first served.  Beautiful Rock Creek, a blue ribbon stream, is near this campground. Fish Species include brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout.  The only downside to this campground is the private home right next to it.

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  • Review photo of Norton by Dexter I., September 14, 2020
  • Review photo of Norton by Dexter I., September 14, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Norton?

    Norton allows vehicles up to 24 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Norton?

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

  • Does Norton have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Norton does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Norton?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.