Eagle Creek Rec Site Camping Area

Summary

The campground features 25 campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, and access to potable water, making it a comfortable place to stay.

One of the main attractions in the area is the Eagle Creek Trail, which provides scenic hiking opportunities with waterfall views and a variety of wildlife. The nearby Bullwhacker-Dog Wildlife Management Area also offers opportunities for hunting and fishing.

For those interested in history, the nearby town of Philipsburg provides a glimpse into Montana's mining past with preserved historic buildings and tours offered by the Philipsburg Historical Museum.

The best time of year to visit the Eagle Creek Rec Site Campground is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s during the day to the low 40s at night. In the fall, the changing colors of the leaves make for a beautiful sight, but temperatures can drop to below freezing at night.

Interesting facts about the area include the presence of the rare westslope cutthroat trout in the Bullwhacker-Dog watershed, as well as the fact that the area was once home to a thriving copper mining industry.

Sources:

- "Eagle Creek Rec Site Campground." Recreation.gov, https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234184. Accessed 12 Aug. 2021.

- "Bullwhacker-Dog Wildlife Management Area." Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, https://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/wma/wmaDetails/bullwhacker-dog-wma/2122610933. Accessed 12 Aug. 2021.

- "Philipsburg." Montana Office of Tourism, https://www.visitmt.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/philipsburg.html. Accessed 12 Aug. 2021.

- "Westslope Cutthroat Trout." Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, https://fwp.mt.gov/fishAndWildlife/fish/species/westslopeCutthroatTrout.html. Accessed 12 Aug. 2021.

- "Montana Mines - Mining Artifacts." Mining Artifacts, http://www.miningartifacts.org/Montana-Mines.html. Accessed 12 Aug. 2021.