Jumping Creek Campground — Lewis and Clark National Forest
Jumping Creek sits in a timbered draw in the Little Belt Mountains, managed by the Lewis and Clark National Forest Judith Ranger District. It’s a no-frills spot — vault toilet, fire rings, picnic tables — but the creek access and the ponderosa canopy make it one of the better developed camps in this corner of Montana. Expect light traffic outside of hunting season; late summer and fall it fills with elk hunters. Site count is small, so don’t roll in on a Friday night in September without a backup plan.
Access is via Sheep Creek Road (FR 487) off US-89 south of White Sulphur Springs. Road is gravel and generally passable for any high-clearance rig in dry conditions; after spring runoff it can get soft in the low sections. Snow can close the road well into May. No drinking water on-site — fill in White Sulphur Springs before you head in.
Little Belt Mountains timber camp, no frills.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | 1 1st Avenue Northeast, White Sulphur Springs, Montana 59645 Get directions → |
| Nearest town | White Sulphur Springs, MT |
| Miles from pavement | 12 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | High-clearance 2WD |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | None |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | June-October |
| Land manager | USFS |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring, Picnic table, Shade, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
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