Moose Creek Group Use Area
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The place
the agency’s own description · what’s there · 1 notices
In the agency’s own words
Moose Creek Group Use Area sits in forested mountain terrain 14.5 miles and about 20 minutes west of Helena, Montana. Moose Creek is on public land managed by the Helena Ranger District and is just below the Continental Divide National Scenic (CDNST) trail. There are spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and mountains. The site is available for rental from June 1 to October 15 each year. Keep reading
Recreation
Hikers and backpackers can access the CDNST from the Switchback Ridge trail which takes off just north of the site. This is a non-motorized trail with spectacular views and a variety of terrain, open to mountain bikers, stock users, backpackers and day hikers. The trail transitions through thick forest to above tree line and offers spectacular views both east and west of the Continental Divide. Tenmile creek is a stream located just 11.4 miles from Helena. The creek supports a variety of fish, including redear sunfish, rainbow trout and brook trout. Whether spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting, chances of getting a bite here are good.
Facilities
Moose Creek Group Use Area is a flat, unadorned, undeveloped camping area with a single fire ring and picnic table. The site can accommodate approximately 20 people. There is limited parking, and trailers should not exceed 20 feet in length. Space is available for 1-6 four-person tents. There are no camper hook ups, and water is not available. There is one vault toilet on site. Large groups staying for a longer period often choose to have portable toilet(s) delivered at the start of their stay and pick up at before the end of their stay, at their own expense.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 4,900 feet, the open area gives views of the forest and its lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees. Group Site is an ideal setting for large families or groups seeking relaxation and recreation. Nearby rugged ridges, meadows, forests and grasslands provide wildlife diverse ecosystems. Grizzly bear, deer, elk, gray wolf, black bear, moose, mountain lion, all call the area home.
Nearby Attractions
Switchback trail (348) is located just a short walk-through Moose Creek Campground and behind the information Kiosks. It leads to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. The city of Helena is about 14 miles away via US Highway12. Note, there is a near Day Use area and campground, and both are well used by the public all summer long. The area is not remote, and user can expect to encounter other people recreating. Motorized day trips include a drive to Park Lake located approximately 6 miles SE on FS Road 299, and Minnehaha (FS RD 527) south and west to the top of the CDNST. Both roads are accessed with a short drive south of Moose Creek Group Use Area.
What the agency tells you
• Hookups are not available. • Do not move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by attaining firewood near your destination and burning it on site. For more information visit. www.dontmovefirewood.org • Check out time is 11:00 a.m. and check in is at 2:00 p.m. • Learn more about the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest by visiting https://www.fs.usda.gov/hlcnf. This site also details all of the motorized travel and food storage regulations. • Entry to the group use site is by combination locked gate; please see the welcome letter with your reservation for the combination. • All garbage and food must be packed out. • Limited Cell Coverage
Tents and rigs
- Sites
- 1 · 1 group
- Hookups
- None
- Accessible sites
- None listed
- Pets
- Allowed
- Campfires
- Allowed, barring fire bans
- Shade
- Little
Facilities
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets
- “…and water is not available. There is one vault toilet on site. Large groups staying for a longer period…”
- Drinking water
- None, bring your own
- “There are no camper hook ups, and water is not available.”
Around the campground
- On the water
- Lake, Creek, Meadow
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Mountain biking
- Off Highway Vehicle Trails
- Picnicking
- Scenic drives
- Stargazing
- Wildlife viewing
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Who keeps the booking fee
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The sites
1 sites
All 1 sites
The price is derived by CAMPANAC, not published per site: the per-night rate this campground publishes for each site’s own site type. 1 of the 1 sites listed carry one, and a site whose type has no published rate sits out of the price rather than being called free.
| Moose Creek Group Use Area | Moose Creek Group Use Area | group standard nonelectric | $50 |