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Camping in Montana
1,012 places to camp in Montana: 501 national forest and federal campgrounds, 2 state park campgrounds, 127 free dispersed and primitive spots, 382 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 47°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around West Glacier90 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Sula65 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around West Yellowstone56 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Pray53 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Butte-Silver Bow (balance)46 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Montana?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 79°F and lows near 47°F.
Is there free camping in Montana?
Yes: 182 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Montana?
At about 54% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Where are the darkest skies for camping in Montana?
839 camps sit under the darkest skies (class 1–2). See the stargazing page.
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Open Montana in Find campsThis week's picks
A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.
Yaak River Campground (Mt)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalYaak River Campground is located approximately 8 miles west of Troy, Montana and 6.5 miles east of the Idaho border on Highway 2 . This campground is located at the confluence of the…
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Lid Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and…
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Lupine ShelterFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalLupine Shelter is a picnicking facility open year-round, however it is most heavily visited during the winter, when it is used by snowmobilers as a warming hut. It is an excellent location…
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Gird PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Gird Point Lookout offers a unique chance to camp on top of a mountain peak in a rustic, old-time setting. It sits high above the valley and provides panoramic views of three…
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Doris Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDoris Creek Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and…
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Devil Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalDevil Creek Campground is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park. This location has 13…
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Bull River PavilionFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBull River Pavilion offers an excellent view of the Bull River and surrounding forest. It's located right in the thick of a variety of recreational opportunities and provides a large group…
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RomboFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalRombo Campground is located in a scenic area along the West Fork Bitterroot River in the mountains of southwestern Montana. The area is home to a variety of big game and wildlife, and…
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Free camping in Montana
182 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.
- Beaver Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This is a free campground located 63 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road 38. The campground is located at an elevation of 4,200 feet and is open…
View camp → - Ekalaka Park CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Campground with 7 sites and two day use picnic sites near Ekalaka on the Ekalaka Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District.
View camp → - M-K CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
M-K is a free campground located 2.6 miles up the Main Fork Rock Creek Road 2421, not far from the Beartooth Highway. [Mount Maurice…
View camp → - Red Shale CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
A campground on the Ashland Ranger District.
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