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Camping for wildlife watching and birding in Montana
181 camps in Montana that list wildlife watching and birding 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 wildlife watching and birding
- Around Helena Valley Northeast15 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Bigfork15 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Big Sky15 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Sula14 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
- Around Yaak12 camps for wildlife watching and birding within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Montana are good for wildlife watching and birding?
181 camps that list wildlife watching and birding 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 78°F and lows near 47°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 88% also offer hiking, 78% also offer fishing, 60% also offer winter sports.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open wildlife & birding in MontanaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Spring Hill CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalNestled in the Lodgepole pine forests of southwestern Montana, Spring Hill Campground is eight miles from Georgetown Lake, a popular destination for fishing, boating and water sports.…
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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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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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Alta CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalAlta Campground is located in a scenic forest in the heart of Montana's Bitterroot National Forest. The West Fork of the Bitterroot River flows nearby, giving visitors access to some of the…
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Woodbine CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalWoodbine 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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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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