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Dark-sky camping in Montana
839 camps in Montana under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around West Glacier89 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Sula61 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Big Sky54 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Pray44 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Trego43 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Montana are good for stargazing?
839 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 179 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 46°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 32% also offer fishing, 28% also offer hiking, 20% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing 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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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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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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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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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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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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White Earth CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalWhite Earth Group Use Shelter is located at White Earth Campground, just east of the town of Winston, Montana, on Canyon Ferry Reservoir. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark expedition passed…
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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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Free camps for stargazing
- Black Bear CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Located on the banks of Skalkaho Creek, Black Bear Campground hosts 6 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There is no garbage service so Pack it in/Pack it out.…
View camp → - 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 → - Red Shale CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
A campground on the Ashland 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…
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