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Lid Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — HUNGRY HORSE · Montana · Flathead National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Flathead National Forest |
| Location | HUNGRY HORSE · Montana · Flathead National Forest · 48.28389, -113.90833 · Map |
| Sites | 23 public sites counted from the federal listing — 23 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 23 sites Water hookups at 0 of 23 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 23 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 23 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 49 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 3 sites · 30 ft: 3 sites · 35 ft: 3 sites · 40 ft: 3 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | To Make Reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two vehicles per site the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00 upon arrival at the campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 23 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Firewood available |
| Phone | 406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-12.
From the official listing
Overview Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground, keeping visitors coming back to the area again and again. Here, we have 22 rentable sites with 13 of them being reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights.
Recreation Visitors to the area enjoy a variety of biking and hiking trails that begin near the campground and wind around the reservoir.
Boating, swimming and fishing are excellent pastimes on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir. Anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat trout and other varieties. Facilities The campground offers 22 campsites, several of which are first-come, fist-served sites for tent and RV camping. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills.
Vault toilets are provided, but drinking water is not available at the campground.
Natural Features The campground is located along the Hungry Horse Reservoir within the Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana. It is nestled in a mixed forest of conifers at an elevation of 3,600 feet. The area is popular for its plentiful huckleberry bushes.
Home to lynx, grizzly bear, and bull trout and with numerous lakes, streams, and rivers to enjoy, the forest is a premiere destination for visitors. Nearby Attractions Lid Creek Campground is just 23 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park. Charges & Cancellations No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.
*No shows have no chance of a refund.
Directions, from the listing
Lid Creek Campground is located 15 miles south of Hungry Horse, Montana, on the West Side Reservoir Road 895. To find the West Side Reservoir Road, turn off of Highway 2 just past milepost 144. Take the paved West Side Reservoir Road across the Hungry Horse Dam and continue for another 11 miles to the campground.
The West Side Reservoir Road is narrow with many switchbacks. Not suitable for larger RV's. Please use caution.
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Trip Card — Lid Creek Campground
HUNGRY HORSE · Montana · Flathead National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | HUNGRY HORSE · Montana · Flathead National Forest |
| Fees | To Make Reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two vehicles per site the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is char… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 49 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 23 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234474 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.