Lid Creek Campground
Flathead National Forest, Montana
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As of October 2026, Lid Creek Campground is a campground in Flathead National Forest, Montana with 13 campsites. Lid Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Lid Creek Campground is located at 48.2839° N, 113.9083° W.
- people allowed on each site
- 8
Lid Creek Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- No refund for early departure
- Campsites held at once: 1 campsite(s) held
- Maximum reservations at once: 6 reservations
- Maximum stay: 32 nights
- Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction
Published by Recreation.gov for Lid Creek Campground, read on September 30, 2026.
Campsites at Lid Creek Campground
- Standard 13
What an RV fits
- 1 ft1 site
- 42 ft1 site
- 49 ft1 site
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.
All sites at Lid Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
Every site is in the LID CREEK CAMPGROUND loop.
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Max RV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | Standard | 8 | 42 ft |
| 006 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 008 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 010 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 011 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 012 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 014 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 018 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 019 | Standard | 8 | 49 ft |
| 020 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 021 | Standard | 8 | - |
| 022 | Standard | 8 | 1 ft |
| 023 | Standard | 8 | - |
About Lid Creek Campground
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.
Rules and notices at Lid Creek Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Lid Creek Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
CHECK OUT IS AT 11:00 A.M. Check in is at 2:00 p.m.
If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W. First-come, First-served sites may already be taken as this cannot be updated on the Recreation.gov website. You may try to call for availability.
Reserved sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.
We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites and move to a Walk-up campsite upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve.
You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper.
Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner.
There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Drinking water is not provided
The West Side Reservoir Road is narrow with many switchbacks. Not suitable for larger RV's. Please use caution.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead Click here for more information on the Flathead National Forest
Lid Creek Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Lid Creek Campground?
Lid Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 13 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Lid Creek Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Lid Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Lid Creek Campground have?
Lid Creek Campground has 13 campsites.
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