Thain Creek Campground

State: Montana

Address 1: Judith Ranger District

Address 2: Lewis and Clark National Forest

Number of Sites: 16

Elevation: 4547

County: Chouteau

About: 4700-foot elevation, in the Highwoods Mountains. 16 campsites and 3 picnic sites near the entrance. Fishing for brook and rainbow trout in Briggs Creek and Thain Creek. Hike up to Windy Mountain and back on a 6-mile loop trail for a great view of the surrounding plains and faraway mountains. Other hikes are along Briggs Creek or on the Highwood nature trail.

Fees: $5 (2012)

Usage: Light

Water: None

Restrooms: Yes

Directions: From Great Falls, go east on US 89 6 miles, east 13 miles on MT-228, 16 miles east on County Road 121, then 2 miles east on Forest Road 8840. The latter are dirt & gravel.