Montana · Camping

Big Creek

May–Sep
best months

Is Big Creek open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Kootenai National Forest. It doesn't name Big Creek, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Kootenai National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 3,040 ft
  • Rexford Ranger DistrictKootenai National Forest

Big Creek is a campground in Montana with 15 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Big Creek

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      29° / 14°

      14 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 14°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 22°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 27°

      11 wet

    5. May

      65° / 35°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 41°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 43°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 42°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 35°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 28°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      36° / 21°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 15°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yaak 9nne, MT, 15.3 mi away at 3,085 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Big Creek - Peregrine Falcon Nesting Area Open

      Rexford Ranger District · Order dated April 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 1, 2026 · Forest Service

Facts about this campground

Rules & access

Fee
No fee

Source: USDA Forest Service recreation sites (EDW)