Martin Creek Campground
01 review712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Martin Creek Campground
$12.00 - $12.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$12.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Overnight use fee is $12 per single site per night and $5 per additional vehicle. Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount on single campsite fees. Payments must be made via cash or check.
About this campground
Where Moose and Martin Creek converge in a symphony of rushing water, Martin Creek Campground offers an intimate retreat with just seven thoughtfully spaced campsites. Each site comes complete with its own picnic table and fire ring, perfect for evening gatherings under starlit skies. Modern vault toilets ensure comfort without compromising the wilderness experience. Whether you're arriving with a cozy tent or a 50-foot RV, you'll find a welcoming spot to call home for the night.
Martin Creek Campground provides primitive camping with sites suitable for RVs and trailers up to 50 feet in length. Tent camping is also supported. There are no provisions for cabins, glamping, or group sites.
Weather and SeasonsFrom winter's crystalline embrace to summer's golden warmth, Martin Creek Campground showcases nature's full spectrum. Winter transforms the landscape into a snow-laden wonderland, with temperatures that demand warm sleeping bags and hot cocoa. As spring melts into summer, the campground truly comes alive—moderate temperatures and brilliant blue skies create perfect conditions for outdoor adventures from mid-May through October, when most visitors discover this mountain gem.
Natural Features and SceneryTucked into the emerald embrace of Bitterroot National Forest, this campground serves as your personal gateway to Montana's wild heart. The melodic confluence of Moose and Martin Creek provides a natural soundtrack to your stay, while towering conifers create a cathedral-like canopy overhead. Well-maintained trails beckon from your campsite door, winding through ancient forests toward the pristine Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness—a landscape so untouched it seems to exist outside of time.
Geological RegionPerched at the meeting point of two mountain creeks, Martin Creek Campground occupies a special place within the greater Bitterroot National Forest ecosystem. The nearby Sapphire-Rock Creek Divide rises majestically on the horizon, its ancient geological story written in stone and forest. This is a landscape shaped by millennia of natural forces—where dense coniferous forests give way to wilderness trails that lead adventurous souls into some of Montana's most spectacular backcountry.
Campsite details
AccessibilityNo information on accessibility features is provided.
Sites SizeSites can accommodate RVs or trailers up to 50 feet in length.
Sites PrivacyPrivacy levels for campsites are not described in the source materials.
Total Campsites7 campsites
Reserving a campsite
Stay Limit
Information not provided in authoritative sources
Guests Allowed Per Site
Information not provided in authoritative sources
Groups
Group camping sites are not available at this location.
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed
Site layoutThe campground consists of 7 individual sites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings.
Open and Closed SeasonOpen year-round unless closed by snow. Peak season runs from mid-May through October.
Reservation PlatformsReservations may be made; platforms not specified.
Walk-in AvailabilitySites may be available first-come-first-serve; details of availability patterns not specified.
Cancellation PolicyRules for cancellation not provided.
Amenities available
Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Vault toilets
Activities you can enjoy
Martin Creek Campground offers a range of outdoor recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, OHV road riding, and wildlife viewing.
Hiking
Hiking trails are readily accessible from the campground and lead to the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness. Specific trail details like difficulty or length are not provided.Fishing
Fishing is available in Martin Creek, which is 16 feet wide and 3 inches deep on average. It flows through National Forest land for its entire length, but the quality of fishing is rated as fair.Wildlife viewing
Wildlife viewing is noted as an activity, but specific details about the types of wildlife or best viewing spots are not provided.Winter Activities
No specific winter recreation activities are mentioned, but the campground is open year-round unless closed by snow.Water Sports
Non-motorized water sports are not mentioned as activities at this campground.Campground rules
- Pets are allowed
- Campfires are permitted within fire rings provided at each site.
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Hazards
General hazardsWildlife presence necessitates food storage.
Weather forecast
86
°F
Aug 25
Monday
Partly cloudy
Precipitation: 0%
Gentle breeze, perfect for outdoor activities
Humidity: 13%
Very dry conditions, stay hydrated
Wind: 1.4 mph
Gentle breeze, perfect for outdoor activities
Partly cloudy
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Emergency Services
Darby-Sula Ranger Station (406-821-3913).
Good to know
Peak season datesMid-May through October.
Trash and recyclingNo garbage service is available. Campers must pack out all trash and follow Leave No Trace principles.
Proximity to water featuresLocated at the junction of Moose and Martin Creek, with quick access to nearby streams rated as fair for fishing.
Campground Map
712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Driving directionsFrom Sula, MT head northwest 0.2 miles on Highway 93. Turn northeast (right) onto East Fork Rd. (county road #472), go approximately 16.5 miles until reaching the Moose Creek/Martin Creek junction. Turn West (left) on Road #726 and travel 1/8 mile.
The campground is accessed via paved roads until the Moose Creek/Martin Creek junction, where a forest road continues for 1/8 mile. Seasonal closures due to snow may affect access.Nearby places
Sula, MT - approximately 16.7 miles, Darby, MT - approximately 29.8 miles
Nearby supplies
Closest supplies can be found in Sula, MT, approximately 16.7 miles away.
Camper Reviews
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User reviews for Martin Creek Campground are sparse. One review simply mentions that it is a 'nice camping spot,' without providing further specifics.
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The campground is described as a 'nice camping spot' by one user, potentially indicating satisfaction with the basic facilities and setting.
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'Nice camping spot.'
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Based on 1 reviewsLast updated August 10, 2025