Deep Creek Picnic Area Closed
Author: Chiara Cipriano, US Forest Service
Deep Creek Picnic Area Closed
Chiara Cipriano
US Forest Service
TOWNSEND, Mont., May 22, 2023 — Memorial Day Weekend typically coincides with the
opening of many of our campgrounds and day-use areas across the Forest. This year rapid
snow melt caused a few sites to go underwater.
“Deep Creek Picnic Area experienced substantial damage from a spring runoff event that
pushed river debris all the way out to the access road,” said District Ranger Aaron Webber.
“We now have a closure order in place for it and will reopen it as soon as it is safe to do so.”
A copy of the closure order for Deep Creek Picnic Area is available on the Helena-Lewis and
Clark National Forest under “alerts and notices.”
Other sites impacted by water include Moose
Creek and Jumping Creek campgrounds that will both be opened once the water recedes.
Visitors traveling to the forest this summer can get the latest information on the status of
campgrounds, trails, and other developed recreational sites by calling our front offices.
Visit:
https://www.fs.usda.gov/contactus/hlcnf/about-forest/contactus to find a list of our offices.
Visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/hlcnf/recreation for the most up-to-date information
about our campground and developed rec site statues.
Follow us on Facebook @HLCNF or
Twitter @LewisandClarkNF for the latest updates.
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