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Bear Creek Campground - Mt

Looking down on Bear Creek Campground from the north hill, early spring
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Satellite photo of Bear Creek Campground, Cabins and Trailhead

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About Bear Creek Campground - Mt

Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility located at the base of the western slope of the Madison Range in southwest Montana. It's part of an administrative site that also includes the Bear Creek and Bear Creek Bunkhouse rental cabins and a trailhead for entry to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. The small campground features 12 campsites, 6 on each side of the creek. The six sites north of the creek include facilities for horses/stock, while those south of the creek are non-horse use only.  This is the only campground on the west side of the Madison mountain range so it can be expected to be crowded and busy during hunting season. There is very little firewood available anywhere near the campground.

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Hunting

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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Reviews (2)

What Guests Are Saying

Bear Creek Campground offers a peaceful and scenic environment, ideal for camping. Visitors appreciate the tranquility and natural beauty of the area. Additionally, the sight of horse groups departing for the backcountry adds to the charm of the location.

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Paul H

September 20, 2025

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We spent the night and next morning camped there it was very quiet and beautiful. Saw several horse groups leaving the trailhead for the back country.

Paul H

September 20, 2025

5

We spent the night and next morning camped there it was very quiet and beautiful. Saw several horse groups leaving the trailhead for the back country.

Location Bear Creek Campground - Mt

Address:
Madison Ranger District
Ennis, MT, 59729
United States

Highway access

Bear Creek Campground is accessible via US Highway 287, which is approximately 11 miles from Ennis, MT.

Latitude & Longitude: 45.11 / -110.6

Elevation: 2189 feet

Policies & Rules

Cancellation policy

  • Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
  • Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
  • Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
    • Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
    • One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
  • Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
  • Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
  • Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.

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Last updated: June 5, 2026

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