Trail Creek Canyon Campground campground
Trail Creek Canyon Campground
The campground offers a range of amenities, including 21 campsites, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There is no running water or electricity, so campers should come prepared with their own water supply and a generator if desired.
Reservations are not accepted at Trail Creek Canyon Campground; campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. It's important to note that the campground can fill up quickly during peak season, so it's wise to arrive early to secure a site.
An interesting fact about the area is that Trail Creek Canyon was once home to a thriving mining community during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Today, the area is known for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife, including elk, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, and various bird species.
The best time to visit Trail Creek Canyon Campground is during the summer months, from June to August, when the weather is mild and comfortable. Average temperatures during this time range from the mid-70s during the day to the low 40s at night. It's important to note that the area can experience sudden weather changes, so campers should come prepared for all types of weather conditions.
What's on-site at Trail Creek Canyon Campground
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Trail Creek Canyon Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trail Creek/Barry's Landing Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Barrys Landing - Bighorn Canyon National Rec Area | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Medicine Creek Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Medicine Campground Site 5 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Medicine Campground Site 2 | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Trail Creek Canyon Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Shoshone River Near Lovell | 266 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River Near St. Xavier | 1,570 cfs | → |
| Bighorn River At Kane | 1,770 cfs | → |
| Little Bighorn River At State Line Nr Wyola Mt | 331 cfs | → |
| West Pass Creek Near Parkman | 10 cfs | → |
| Clarks Fork Yellowstone River At Edgar Mt | 3,810 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Trail Creek Canyon Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaver - Coop | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Bald Mountain Snotel | 42.0 in | -2.0 in | → |
| Bald Mtn. | 42.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Bridger 2n | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Burgess Junction | 1.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Burgess Junction | 1.0 in | -5.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
- Chief Plenty Coups State Park
- National Conservation Area Bull Elk Park
- Farm Service Agency Interest Of Montana National Wildlife Refuge
Boat launches
Fishing spots
- Bighorn Lake
- Big Horn Lake
- Bluewater Spring
- Bridger
- Clarks Fork Yellowstone
- Tongue River Fishing West
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Trail Creek Canyon Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Trail Creek Canyon Campground
Can I make reservations at Trail Creek Canyon Campground?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Trail Creek Canyon Campground?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Trail Creek Canyon Campground.