Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months
About Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area
This campground is forested and adjacent to Lolo Creek. The Lewis and Clark and [Nez Perce National Historic Trail](https://www.fs.usda.gov/npnht/) is nearby.
- Fees: $15 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.
- Season: May 16
- Managed by: USFS - Lolo National Forest
- Where: 13 mi west of Lolo, MT · 46.77568, -114.38404
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
History & culture
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
33°18°Jan
38°18°Feb
47°24°Mar
54°29°Apr
64°35°May
71°41°Jun
83°46°Jul
82°44°Aug
70°38°Sep
54°29°Oct
39°23°Nov
32°17°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 Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lolo | Hiking | 1.0 mi | 18.7 mi |
| West Fork Butte | Horse | 1.4 mi | 6.8 mi |
| Lolo (Howard Creek Loop) | Hiking | 2.7 mi | 0.2 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: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Dump station: 17.7 mi
Propane: 18.5 mi
Camps nearby
- Earl Tennant Campground 2.4 mi
- West Fork Butte Lookout 3 mi
- Lolo Hot Springs Campground 7.8 mi
- Lee Creek Campground 8.7 mi
- Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness 10.6 mi
- Blue mountain motorcycle trailhead 12.7 mi