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Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)

Flathead National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGlacier NP / West GlacierMontana⭐ 4.7 (140)
Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)
🟢 7 open windows right now — soonest Tue Sep 1–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) in Montana has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Sep 1–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 AREA BIG CREEK #001, BIG CREEK #12
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites BIG CREEK #14
Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites BIG CREEK #1
Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #3 & BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #4 next to each othersites BIG CREEK #1, #18, #22, #3, #4
Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #8 & BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #9 next to each othersites BIG CREEK #13, #18, #22, #4, #8, #9
Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites BIG CREEK #2
Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites BIG CREEK #3

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #001 — A photo of Site 001 of Entrance drive, AREA BIG CREEK CAMPGR
Site AREA BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #001 · A photo of Site 001 of Entrance drive, AREA BIG CREEK CAMPGRCheryl Delonge
Campsite AREA BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #001 — A photo of Site 001 of center gathering area with 4 moveable
Site AREA BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #001 · A photo of Site 001 of center gathering area with 4 moveableCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #12 — A photo of Site 12 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek
Site BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #12 · A photo of Site 12 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big CreekCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #12 — A photo of Site 12 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek
Site BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #12 · A photo of Site 12 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big CreekCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #14 — A photo of Site 14 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek
Site BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #14 · A photo of Site 14 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big CreekCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #14 — A photo of Site 14 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek
Site BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #14 · A photo of Site 14 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big CreekCheryl Delonge
Campsite BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #1 — A photo of Site 1 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek
Site BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #1 · A photo of Site 1 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek Cheryl Delonge
Campsite BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #18 — A photo of Site 18 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big Creek
Site BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND #18 · A photo of Site 18 of Loop BIG CREEK CAMPGROUND at Big CreekCheryl Delonge
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest charging: 13.2 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.

🔌 Charging station13.2 midirections →
🔌 Charging station13.2 midirections →
🔌 ChargePoint17.1 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 6–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $22/nightGroup Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.7★★★★★139 ratings
5★108
4★23
3★5
2★2
1★1
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.1/4
T-Mobile0.1/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)?

Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)?

Campsite fees at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) run about $22/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)?

CampSage's scans caught 23 openings at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays 6–31 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) a good campground?

Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 140 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT), Verizon rates highest at 0.1 out of 5 from 60 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) located?

Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) is located in Glacier NP / West Glacier, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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