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Camp Creek Recreation Area

Camp Creek Recreation Area, located in the scenic Little Rockies, consists of Camp Creek Campground, Horse Corral Campground, and Buffington Day Use Area.  A system of trails leads from the main campground, making this a popular destination for hikers, birders and OHV enthusiasts.  Several small bass and trout fisheries are located within 30-minutes drives. The nearby town of Zortman offers a store, restaurant, fuel, and gold panning opportunities.  This is a Watchable Wildlife area as well as a featured stop on Montana’s Northeastern Plains Birding Trail.  Highlighted species include Clark’s nutcracker, red crossbill and red-naped sapsucker. Activities: Camping, picnicking, hiking, OHV trails, horseshoes, volleyball, birding, photography, wildlife viewing  Facilities/Services: 20 camping units, restrooms, drinking water, picnic shelters, tables and fire-rings, garbage collection. Location/Access: From U.S. Highway 191 take the 7-mile Road (7 miles) or Bear Gulch Road (7 miles) to the campground entrance. Signs mark both turns off of Hwy 191. Lat/Long: 47°55’23” -108°30’20” Fees: No charge for parking and day use, $5/night for camping at Camp Creek and Horse Corral (no overnight camping in Buffington Day Use Area), no reservations Season/Hours: Open year-round Maps: The campground is on the BLM Zortman 1:100,000 topographic map at Township 25N, Range 25E, section 16 Contact: Malta Field Office 501 S. 2nd St. East Malta, MT 59538 406-654-5100