The 15-mile winding paved road from Highway 2 leads to this Forest Service campground on Hungry Horse Reservoir, where the final gravel descent requires careful navigation with tight turns. Lid Creek Campground sits within forested terrain that provides good privacy between sites, though campers should note that most sites are not particularly level and some accommodate only smaller rigs despite the 49-foot maximum length designation.
Each of the sites includes a picnic table, fire ring, and access to bear-proof storage boxes—essential given the active wildlife in the area. Vault toilets remain consistently clean throughout the season, and the on-site host sells firewood and maintains the facility well. The campground lacks potable water, so visitors must bring their own supply for drinking and cooking needs.
Short trails lead from most sites down to the reservoir's rocky shoreline, where the water temperature proves suitable for swimming during summer months. Bob R. notes "there is a great rock beach with plenty of room for kids to play and splash." Cell coverage surprises many visitors given the remote location, with T-Mobile providing 5G service. Generators are permitted, and several typically run during morning hours on busy weekends.
The campground serves as a quieter alternative to more popular reservoir destinations while maintaining easy access to camping near Flathead National Forest. West Glacier lies 45 minutes away via the same winding but well-maintained route.
Description
Overview
Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground, keeping visitors coming back to the area again and again. Here, we have 22 rentable sites with 13 of them being reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of biking and hiking trails that begin near the campground and wind around the reservoir. Boating, swimming and fishing are excellent pastimes on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat trout and other varieties.
Facilities
The campground offers 22 campsites, several of which are first-come, fist-served sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground.
Natural Features
The campground is located along the Hungry Horse Reservoir within the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. It is nestled in a mixed forest of conifers at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The area is popular for its plentiful huckleberry bushes. Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout and with numerous lakes, streams, and rivers to enjoy, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors.
Nearby Attractions
Lid Creek Campground is just 23 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park.
Charges & Cancellations
No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.*No shows have no chance of a refund.
Fee Info
To Make Reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two vehicles per site the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00 upon arrival at the campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLid Creek Campground is located in Montana near Martin City
Directions
Lid Creek Campground is located 15 miles south of Hungry Horse, Montana, on the West Side Reservoir Road 895. To find the West Side Reservoir Road, turn off of Highway 2 just past milepost 144. Take the paved West Side Reservoir Road across the Hungry Horse Dam and continue for another 11 miles to the campground. The West Side Reservoir Road is narrow with many switchbacks. Not suitable for larger RV's. Please use caution.
Address
WEST SIDE RESERVOIR ROAD #895
Hungry horse, MT 59919
Coordinates
48.28389 N
113.90833 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/6/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/6/26
AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/6/26
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 6/6/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/6/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 6/6/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 4 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 53 min from Great Falls, MT
- 4 hrs 10 min from Helena, MT
- 4 hrs 35 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
