Spectacular grey limestone cliffs and pink and white granite formations rise 1,200 feet above the canyon's narrow floor. Lost Creek Falls, in the northwest corner of the park, cascades over a 50-foot drop to provide one of the most scenic and popular spots in the park.
Lost Creek Falls, wildlife (golden eagles, bighorn sheep, pika), hiking trail along Lost Creek. Site is open as of May 7th, 2026.
Montana State Parks camping sits between wild Forest Service sites and private RV parks: clearer rules, maintained facilities, and often water or showers, while still keeping you close to the landscape the park was created to protect.
Nearest town: Anaconda MT. Elevation about 6200 feet.
Campground snapshot
- Agency / unit: FWP — State Parks
- Sites: 25
- Type: Tent/RV
- Fee range: $4-$34
- Season: May-Nov
- Reservations: FCFS
- Max RV length: 23 ft
- Best for: Limestone cliffs bighorn sheep
Amenities
ADA Accessible, Camp Host, Grills/Fire Rings, Interpretive Display, Maps, Pets Allowed, Pack-in/Pack-out, Toilets (Vault), Water
How to book
Montana State Parks camping generally books through FCFS. Peak season is typically late May through mid-September. Confirm cabin/yurt options and current fees on the park page. Official listing: fwp.mt.gov/stateparks/lost-creek.
Bear country & campcraft
This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.
Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.
Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Camping reference: reservations, bears, and fire rules
- Open this stop on the Backroads Guided Trails map
- Campgrounds directory
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: Anaconda MT
- Focus: State Park
- Coordinates: 46.2336, -112.9433
- Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
- Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.