Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months
About Black Bear Campground
Located on the banks of Skalkaho Creek, Black Bear Campground hosts 6 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no garbage service so Pack it in/Pack it out. Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 50'.
- Season: June
- Managed by: USFS - Bitterroot National Forest
- Where: 13 mi southeast of Hamilton, MT · 46.1664, -113.92057
Amenities:
ToiletsPicnic tablesRVs allowedMotorhomes allowed
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
31°17°Jan
34°17°Feb
42°22°Mar
49°27°Apr
58°34°May
65°40°Jun
76°46°Jul
75°45°Aug
65°39°Sep
50°30°Oct
36°22°Nov
29°16°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
See Black Bear Campground from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daly Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.2 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Cross Country | Dirt bike | 2.4 mi | 9.5 mi |
| Daly Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.5 mi | 1.7 mi |
| Daly Creek | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.8 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Railroad Creek | Dirt bike | 2.9 mi | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Pristine
The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Propane: 15.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.