The Charles Waters campground is paved asphalt with 26 campsites plus one
double site, including 4 pull-through, one bicycle site, and one horse site;
there is also one accessible site with electric hook-up. The campground also
has water; accessible vault toilets; open meadow for activities and can
accommodate RV's or trailers to 70 feet. Please note that the bicycle site and
horse site are reserved for those users until 6 p.m. daily after which time if
no one is occupying them then they are considered available on a first come
first served basis. A campground host is available Memorial Day through Labor
Day.

Also associated with the Charles Waters Campground is the Bass Creek
Recreation Area. This recreation area includes four picnic sites; an
interpretive nature trail; fire ecology trail and numerous trailheads to
hiking, biking and stock routes with access to the Selway-Bitterroot
Wilderness. The Larry Creek Group Site is located within the Bass Creek
Recreation Area, this large overnight group site is available for reservation
through Recreation.gov. The gate will close to the Larry Creek Group Site on
Dec. 1.

For more information please contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406)
777-5461.

<p>The Charles Waters campground is paved asphalt with 26 campsites plus one double site, including 4 pull-through, one bicycle site, and one horse site; there is also one accessible site with electric hook-up.  The campground also has water; accessible vault toilets; open meadow for activities and can accommodate RV's or trailers to 70 feet.  Please note that the bicycle site and horse site are reserved for those users until 6 p.m. daily after which time if no one is occupying them then they are considered available on a first come first served basis.  A campground host is available Memorial Day through Labor Day.</p><p>Also associated with the Charles Waters Campground is the Bass Creek Recreation Area.  This recreation area includes four picnic sites; an interpretive nature trail; fire ecology trail and numerous trailheads to hiking, biking and stock routes with access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness.  The Larry Creek Group Site is located within the Bass Creek Recreation Area, this large overnight group site is available for reservation through Recreation.gov.  The gate will close to the Larry Creek Group Site on Dec. 1. </p><p>For more information please contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406) 777-5461. </p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Charles Waters Campground

## Overview

Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana's Bitterroot
National Forest. It is a great location for an extended family or group
getaway, providing access to many fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting
opportunities.

## Recreation

A variety of non-motorized trails are nearby, including a half-mile nature
trail that highlights some the area's best features. The 9-mile Bass Creek
Trail is located just south of the campground and leads to a scenic overlook
and many fishing holes. Bass Lake, Bass Creek and numerous additional mountain
streams make the campground a very popular location for fishing. An
interpretive trail, fitness trail and volleyball court are located within the
campground.

## Facilities

The campground offers one large, accessible group campsite, available for tent
and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles. The
adjacent parking area is small, limiting RVs to about 30 feet in length. The
site is equipped with a picnic shelter, several tables, a large campfire
circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A
gravel road accesses the campground. Vehicles must stay on Forest Roads and in
the designated parking area. Vehicles are not allowed off-road. Motorized
access to the meadow is not allowed.

## Natural Features

The campground sits at a fairly low elevation in the Bass Creek Recreation
Area between Missoula and Hamilton. It is situated west of the Lee Metcalf
National Wildlife Refuge, in an area forested with pine, spruce and fir trees.  
  
A variety of wildlife, including mule and white-tailed deer, elk, moose and
birds can often be seen in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Bitterroot River
about 20 miles from the campground. The refuge provides visitors with
opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing and
environmental education. A wildlife viewing area offers 2.5 miles of nature
trails, including an accessible 0.5-mile path. The trails meander through
meadows and woodlands along the river.  
  
A variety of services are available in the neighboring city of Stevensville.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Larry Creek Group Campground is located in western Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. It is a great location for an extended family or group getaway, providing access to many fishing, hiking, mountain biking and hunting opportunities. <h2>Recreation</h2>
A variety of non-motorized trails are nearby, including a half-mile nature trail that highlights some the area's best features. The 9-mile Bass Creek Trail is located just south of the campground and leads to a scenic overlook and many fishing holes. 
  
Bass Lake, Bass Creek and numerous additional mountain streams make the campground a very popular location for fishing.
  
An interpretive trail, fitness trail and volleyball court are located within the campground.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground offers one large, accessible group campsite, available for tent and RV camping. It can accommodate up to 75 people and 10 vehicles. The adjacent parking area is small, limiting RVs to about 30 feet in length.
  
The site is equipped with a picnic shelter, several tables, a large campfire circle and grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A gravel road accesses the campground.  
Vehicles must stay on Forest Roads and in the designated parking area. Vehicles are not allowed off-road. Motorized access to the meadow is not allowed.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground sits at a fairly low elevation in the Bass Creek Recreation Area between Missoula and Hamilton. It is situated west of the Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, in an area forested with pine, spruce and fir trees.<br/><br/>
A variety of wildlife, including mule and white-tailed deer, elk, moose and birds can often be seen in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge is located along the Bitterroot River about 20 miles from the campground. The refuge provides visitors with opportunities for wildlife observation, photography, hunting, fishing and environmental education. A wildlife viewing area offers 2.5 miles of nature trails, including an accessible 0.5-mile path. The trails meander through meadows and woodlands along the river.
<br/><br/>
A variety of services are available in the neighboring city of Stevensville.

Larry Creek Group Camp Pavillion

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP Paved Walkways

Meadow

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP Parking Lot

LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP Fire Ring

LARRY CREEK

Larry Creek Group Camp Pavillion Tables

Pavillion and Fire Ring and Seating

Larry Creek Group Camp

4 campsites with extensive hiking, biking, motorcycle and horseback riding
opportunities.

Trails from the campground and from near the campground access the Skalkaho
Wildlife Preserve, Gold Creek, and the Easthouse National Recreation Trail.

Fishing in area creeks or the North Fork Bitterroot; hunting for deer and elk
in season.

Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.

<p>4 campsites with extensive hiking, biking, motorcycle and horseback riding opportunities.</p><p>Trails from the campground and from near the campground access the Skalkaho Wildlife Preserve, Gold Creek, and the Easthouse National Recreation Trail.</p><p>Fishing in area creeks or the North Fork Bitterroot; hunting for deer and elk in season.  </p><p>Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.</p>

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