Gold Rush Campground
This site is forested and shady, and is located in a narrow canyon bottom along a stream. A hiking trail is available nearby.
View the site through the interactive map.
Reservations
No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served.
General Information
A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite.
Open year-round. Restroom closes October 31.
Open 24 hours/day
Please visit the Forest's Alerts page for information on restrictions, in particular please review the Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to help reduce the likelihood of human-to-bear conflicts.
No overnight use.
No fees are required for this site
No fee
Pets must be on leash.
Address: 408 Clayton Plains, MT 59859
Phone: 406-826-3821
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.522824
Longitude: -115.311471
Directions
From Thompson Falls, travel west on the Prospect Creek Road for 2 miles. Turn left (east) on the Cherry Creek Road. Turn right (south) on the Dry Creek Road #352 for 6 miles. Campground is on the right (west) side close to the 6-mile marker.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
No drinking water is available.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
