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"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)."
"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."
$15 - $125 / night
"The fire pit was also located in this area but safely away from the table. The green meadows, surrounding trees, and excellent maintenance made this a beautiful campground."
"Walking up road we had access to a number of trails some of which are for UTVs but were not busy while we were there. LOTS of RV groups up the road."
"No cell phone service with Verizon but very close to lots of great parks and trails."
"It is also close to Coolidge ghost town if you want to check it out. That is ultimately what brought up out this way and what a neat place to hike!"
"It seems like the entire west side of the campground where it meets the water could be used as a boat ramp and offers nice easy access to the reservoir for any age! "
"out right off the hwy big rig friendly 72' RV +trailer right on the water, clean quiet, there are shade covers, picnic bench and fire pits, vault toilet no water, Elec or dump. beautiful views of the lake"
"Just south of Dillon, Montana on the west side of the highway is the Clark Canyon Reservoir. Free camping up to 14 nights. Everyone gets there own picnic table under a shelter and a firepit."
"It’s right off the highway, on the reservoir, and pretty quiet. Most sites are open and can get very hot. Some sites have picnic shelters, some just tables. Not a lot of trees."
$45 / night
"We took a walk around in the surrounding hills, saw tons of cows and what was definitely a grizzly."
"You can pretty much choose your favorite spot around the whole reservoir and just park and set up camp. Weather was nice mid August and no mosquitos which was a big plus for me!"
"There are numerous campgrounds around the reservoir; pick your favorite based on what you want to do!"
"We had fun walking along the lake and splashing around❤️"
"From BLM website; Centered around a single, sentinel Ponderosa Pine tree, this small campground features six campsites and a group use area."
TravelerI needed a place to camp overnight and this place fit the bill. There are 9 tables dispersed in a grassy area and a couple RV parking spaces. There are pit toilets and a water pump. I was serenaded by Canadian Geese nesting on the nearby cliff. Very close to the river.
GuideHas several camp spots. All have covered picnic areas and fire rings. Vault toilets. They have a water spicket but it was not on when we were here the first part of May. Amazing view and the lake and mountains. Can walk down to the lake quickly. Roads are gravel and very well maintained. Will definitely be back!
ScoutEasy access campgrounds sites have electricity in some sites all have picnic tables and grilled fire pits. Bathrooms were closed for the season still when we arrived. Note the hwy 2 heading west towards La Hood might be a little hazardous with jetting out rocks against a large trailer.
GuideThis campground is technically closed in the winter. We arrived late April and most of the snow had melted. There was one pit toilet left unlocked (bring TP) and no locked gate. We had the place to ourselves. We heard Elk and Norther Saw-whet owls. There is no cell service here and starlink struggled.
LegendCoordinartes: 44.16547,-112.90392. Beautiful views. Large dirt and gravel site, right along side to Skull Canyon Road, about a mile from ID Hwy 28. Canyon walls on each side. Rough narrow rocky track to the site from the highway; recommend high clearance. High humps on this track. Small rock fire ring. Grass and sagebrush all around site. Some leveling may be required. Tent camping possible. Very peaceful; can hardly hear road noise from highway. The only vehicle that drove by was a national forest truck. No cell service. There are several boondocking sites, some with vault toilets nearby, along Hwy 28 in the Birch Creek Recreation Area.
RangerFS type campground in N ID just off I-15. Campsites at the top of the campground are best. Loop A (we were in A05) faces a road with lots of dry camp and UTV traffic. Also only 1 vault toilet in that loop, while upper has a 2 stall vault toilet. Nice level sites, mainly shady sites. Bear cans. Walking up road we had access to a number of trails some of which are for UTVs but were not busy while we were there. LOTS of RV groups up the road.
TravelerIt's basically a park with 2 RV spots tucked in at the end that were taken. The rest of "camping" is free in the gravel lot. Water and pit toilets, picnic tables available. It was close to the freeway, so there was lots of road noise all night.
GuideStopped here on my way back home to Grand Teton. Super clean and large campsite with a few fire rings and an outhouse. A little noisy just because it’s right next to the interstate, but at night it’s fairly quiet.
GuideWe stayed here twice this year, once going North and then headed South for home. First time they put us in a full hook-up that was to small so I asked for a bigger spot and because about 1/3rd of the spots were empty, they moved me. Owner was very friendly and willing to find us a better spot. Second time was on Sunday and the note on door put us in an even smaller full hook-up, despite me asking for a bigger site so I wouldn't have to unhook. This is one reason for only three stars. Office was closed and no one answered the phone or returned our call. The site was totally unacceptable. Even if I un-hooked there was not enough room to park the pick-up truck. Left several messages, no response. We moved to an empty water/electric only site and set up. An hour later another camper came in and said we were in their spot. We moved again to another spot hoping no one would claim it. Still no response from owner. I guess camp is unsupervised on Sunday. Maybe owner was out of town.
Second reason for only three stars: Camp is older and full hook-up sites are close to each other. I did not see any 50 amp, only 30 amp. The openings for dumping are a couple of inches below ground level and the kind you just point the hose down and put a few rocks over to hold it down. Gravel sites that are mostly level.
The Good: The water and electric only sites in the back (spots 28 to 36) of the park are long and spread out. I recommend if you can go without having sewer connection, the ones in back (spots 28 to 36) are the best to stay in. Don't get the ones in front. Big trees and lots of grass (but watch out for the gofer holes). Quiet and peaceful night.
Did not use their restrooms or showers or pool (may not have been open) so no comment. There is a dump site. Wifi was 17 mbs but slowed down in the evening. We use AT&T and got two bars of 5G.
Camping near Lima, Montana, offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
Camping near Lima, Montana, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you're sure to have a memorable experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Lima, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 63 campgrounds and RV parks near Lima, MT and 12 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lima, MT is East Creek Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 12 free dispersed camping spots near Lima, MT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 parks near Lima, MT that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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