Camping for fishing in Montana
284 camps in Montana that list fishing 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 78°F and lows near 47°F.
Best areas for fishing
- Around Philipsburg22 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Butte-Silver Bow (balance)20 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Bigfork20 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Trego19 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Helena Valley Northeast18 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Montana are good for fishing?
284 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 21 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 78°F and lows near 47°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 62% also offer hiking, 50% also offer wildlife & birding, 48% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in MontanaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
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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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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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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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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Trapper Springs (Mt)Federal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online.
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Peter's Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signalThis is a free campground located 42 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road 38. The campground is located at an elevation of 3,600 feet and is…
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Hogback HomesteadFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThe Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities…
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Free camps for fishing
- Big Pine Fishing AccessState park · Free · Cell signal
Free campground with 5 sites plus one group site. Vault toilet. 7 day limit.
View camp → - Paulo ReservoirFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Located approximately 12 miles southwest of Glasgow, Montana, Paulo Reservoir offers a quiet, remote setting for largemouth bass fishing and family outings. A windmill aeration system helps…
View camp → - Siria CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated within an old growth ponderosa pine forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and…
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…
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