Camping for swimming in Montana
68 camps in Montana that list swimming 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 81°F and lows near 48°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Bigfork10 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Condon8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Heron8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Helena Valley Northeast8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Trego8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Montana are good for swimming?
68 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 2 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 81°F and lows near 48°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 93% also offer fishing, 87% also offer boating & paddling, 72% also offer hiking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in MontanaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
- Lake Alva CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Situated at the north end of Lake Alva, this campground offers a chance to camp out and enjoy lake activities such as swimming, fishing and boating. There are also wildlife and bird…
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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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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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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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Holland Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana. Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead…
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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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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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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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