Camping near hiking trails in Montana
415 camps in Montana within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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 77°F and lows near 46°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendezvous | 4.4 mi | 7 | Campsite · in West Yellowstone · 0.1 mi |
| Windy Ridge | 4.0 mi | 7 | Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park · 1.9 mi |
| Dead Dog | 3.7 mi | 7 | Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park · 1.4 mi |
| Vista Point | 0.6 mi | 6 | Greenough Lake Campground · 0.9 mi |
| Flathead/Kootenai Divide | 8.0 mi | 5 | Campsite · 16 mi N of Little Bitterroot Lake · 2.4 mi |
| Lolo | 18.7 mi | 4 | Lolo Hot Springs Campground · 0.1 mi |
| Kootenai Rails-To-Trails | 7.4 mi | 4 | Tobacco Area · 0.0 mi |
| Blacktail Creek | 1.9 mi | 4 | Big Eddy Campground · 1.6 mi |
| Boyscout Trail A | 1.9 mi | 4 | Seeley Lake Campground · 0.1 mi |
| River Point Community | 0.2 mi | 4 | River Point Campground · 0.0 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Big Sky31 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Trego29 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Pioneer Junction27 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Augusta26 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around West Yellowstone25 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Montana are good for hiking?
415 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 34 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 77°F and lows near 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 50% also offer fishing, 40% also offer wildlife & birding, 34% also offer horseback riding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in MontanaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Indian Trees CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIndian Trees Campground is a quiet place to stay 3/4 miles off of Highway 93 in the mountains of southwest Montana. It provides access to a number of enjoyable recreational activities, as…
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Mcgregor Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 miMcGregor 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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Whitetail CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.5 miThe Whitetail Campground is located north of Troy on Yaak Hwy 508. The campground has 12 sites, including one host site, with tables and fire rings. Campground roads and parking spurs are…
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Lid Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 1.0 miLid 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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Swan Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalThis recreation area is located near the village of Swan Lake at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley in northwest Montana. The campground consists of two loops. Ponderosa Loop offers…
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Woodbine CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miWoodbine Campground is remotely located adjacent to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in southwestern Montana, about three hours from Yellowstone National Park via the scenic Beartooth…
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Henneberry HouseFederal campground · Reservable · 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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Fales Flat CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalFales Flat Campground is a group facility on Nez Perce Fork of the Bitterroot River. It is also well equipped for equestrian campers. The campground provides access to a variety of hiking…
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Free camps for hiking
- Pine Grove CampgroundOther / private · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
tents and RVs
View camp → - Palisades CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi
Palisades Campground is a free campground, located at the end of Palisades Road 2010 near Red Lodge, just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the palisades geological formation. The…
View camp → - Monture Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Open, grassy areas and large ponderosa pine make this out-of-the-way campground a delight for people who like open spaces as well as trees. The campground is located along Monture Creek and…
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