Fish Creek State Park in MT -- Camping
Fish Creek State Park in MT
Road Access
- Road difficulty 2 of 5: a moderate drive in.
- Recorded as maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt, pitching to 10%, 10% of it on a shelf.
Setting
Fish Creek State Park spans over 5,600 acres of mountainous terrain at the confluence of Fish Creek and the Clark Fork River, known for its crystal-clear emerald pools and first-rate whitewater rafting in the Alberton Gorge. The landscape features Williams Peak with a historic fire tower and reflects the region's logging history through recovering forest. Amenities include access to fishing, hiking, hunting, and wildlife viewing across multiple locations, with pets welcome. Some facilities are seasonal, and the park recommends contacting the manager for current availability of services.
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- Flat ground is scarce: under a tenth of the terrain within a few hundred yards is level.
- Rivulet Peak stands 1,833 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles west.
- A river runs 0.4 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 33–57°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 82 of 100.