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Camping for boating and paddling in Montana
157 camps in Montana that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. 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 80°F and lows near 48°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Trego19 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Heron18 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Bigfork15 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Helena Valley Northeast12 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Hebgen Lake Estates11 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Montana are good for boating and paddling?
157 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 7 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
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 80°F and lows near 48°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 87% also offer fishing, 51% also offer hiking, 47% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in MontanaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
South Dickey LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouth Dickey Lake is a popular day use group picnic area on the shores of beautiful Dickey Lake. It provides access to a grassy swimming beach. There are 5 day use sites, but only one site…
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Holter Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalHolter Lake Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, along the Missouri River. The…
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White Sandy CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWhite Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal…
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Mcgregor Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalMcGregor Lake Campground is located approximately 53 miles southeast of Libby, Montana, on Highway 2 at the west end of McGregor Lake in the Kootenai National Forest.
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Tally Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalTally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National…
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Court Sheriff CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCourt Sheriff Campground is located at the very north end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Montana Highway 284. Court Sheriff Campground offers year-round…
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Mcgillivray Campground (Mt)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalMcGillivray Campground has 33 total campsites and provides reservation opportunities for two group sites within the campground loops and a large group shelter located within the facility .…
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Devil'S Elbow CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDevil's Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn…
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Free camps for boating and paddling
- Rainy Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This is a small 6-site campground on Rainy Lake north of Seeley Lake. Sites 2-6 are walk-in only, and site 1 is an accessible RV site. Vehicles must stay on roads, and all sites are first…
View camp → - Muchwater Dispersed Campground and Recreation AreaDispersed / primitive · Free · No cell signal
15 dispersed campsites above the Clark Fork River with fire rings. Fishing, rafting, and swimming opportunities are nearby. No water or trash receptacles are available. Pack it in/Pack it…
View camp → - Coulter CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Coulter Campground offers 5 boat-in campsites on the east side of Upper Holter Lake and adjacent to the Gates of the Mountains Wilderness. Approximately 1 mile north is a large day-use area…
View camp → - Fishtrap Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
This is an open, sunny site with scattered trees on a flat bench above Fishtrap Lake. Non-motorized boating and lake fishing permitted. A hiking trail is available nearby.
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