About this place

This is a free trailhead site located 60 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet and is maintained from August 15 through November 15. South Creek Trailhead is situated next to South Creek. The 16 parking spots are next to the road. The site is located in a second growth stand of trees. It is a low use. It is used as a base for huckleberry picking in the summer and for the late season hunt in late October and November. It is used to access South Creek Trail #730 and Twin Creek Trail #237. There are no tables or metal fire rings. There is a vault toilet. There is no drinking water, but water is available from South Creek early in the season and must be treated prior to consumption. Stock is allowed at the site. There are hitchrails, and feed bunks that stock may be tied to. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out. There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 14 days. This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 6 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 60 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse.