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Pigeon Creek Campground

5 mi southwest of Rader Creek, MT · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Augbest months

About Pigeon Creek Campground

Pigeon Creek Campground is located on the eastside of the Highland Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles east of Butte, MT. The campground has 6 units that will accommodate tents only. The road leading to the campground is narrow with sharp turns and is not suitable for trailer traffic.

  • Fees: N/A
  • Season: Memorial Day to mid September
  • Managed by: USFS - Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
  • Where: 5 mi southwest of Rader Creek, MT · 45.80037, -112.39651

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

32°
16°Jan
34°
16°Feb
41°
22°Mar
47°
27°Apr
57°
35°May
65°
42°Jun
76°
49°Jul
75°
48°Aug
64°
41°Sep
51°
31°Oct
38°
21°Nov
31°
15°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.

See Pigeon Creek Campground from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

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.

Stargazing nearby: Montana Learning Center Observatory (Observatory), 58 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 12.8 mi
Propane: 14.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.