Montana camping, boat launches and trailhead logistics

(see Wyoming also)

Beaverhead/Deerlodge National Forest
Big Horn National Forest (see Wyoming)
Bridger-Teton National Forest (see Wyoming)
Bridger Wilderness Area
Flathead Lake (Flathead National Forest)
Gros Ventre Wilderness (Jackson)
Lewis & Clark National Forest
Medicine Bow National Forest
Missouri Breaks south of Shinook (elk, big horn, scenery)
Red Rock Lakes Wilderness Area & Wildlife Refuge (Lakeview)
Shoshone National Forest (see Wyoming)

Overnight parking is permitted at rest areas. No camping or sleeping outside vehicles.

Fort Smith
Afterbay Campground
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
From the park entrance go .2 miles and turn right. Go .7 miles to campground, free, toilet, no water, dumpster, fire ring, picinic table, no shade.
From the park entrance go .8 miles and turn right, free, toilet, water, dumpster, fire ring, picinic table, good shade.
Open All Year!
Near Fort Smith, Montana, on the south shore of the Afterbay
28 RV and tent sites are located around a line of nice shade trees
Vault toilets, RV dump station, and drinking water available.
There are no RV hookups.
Additional 12 sites without water, available on north shore of Afterbay.
Camping is free and on a first come first serve basis. No reservations will be taken.

Lovell
Horseshoe Bend Campground
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Open All Year
Uphill from the Horseshoe Bend Marina boat docks
Swim beach and picnic area, nestled in sagebrush
48 campsites overlook the lake and the red sandstone cliffs of Sykes Mountain
The campground is 14 miles north of Lovell, Wyoming via WY Hwy 37
Modern restrooms, RV dump station and drinking water are available
19 sites have been remodeled to accommodate larger RVs and boats
There are 3 pull through sites
Beginning May 1, 2009, a utility fee will be charged at Horseshoe Bend to recover the cost of electricity at the improved sites. Please see the Horseshoe Bend Campground page for more details.

Lovell
Trail Creek Campground
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Open All Year
Primitive campground 27 miles north of Lovell, Wyoming, via WY Hwy 37
Park road has 15 sites, 5 are tent only, among the various deciduous trees that line the side canyon of Trail Creek
Two vault toilets are available, but there is no drinking water or RV hookups
Most of the sites are small
Camping is free and on a first come first serve basis. No reservations will be taken.

Boat Launches:

Afterbay Boat Ramp, from the park entrance go .2 miles and turn right. Go .3 miles to dam & boat ramp, toilet, dumpster, below dam.

No Name Boat Ramp, from the park entrance go .2 miles and turn right. Go .5 miles to dam & boat ramp, toilet, dumpster, above dam.

Ok-A-Bey Marina & Cafe, from the park entrance go .3 miles and turn left. Follow this paved road 10 miles to the boat ramp.

Yellow Tail Dam, from the park entrance go 1.1 miles and turn right. Barricaded.

Visitor Center, from the park entrance go 1.9 miles to end of road. Toilet.

more info.

Hamilton
Black Bear Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Hamilton travel 2 miles south on Highway 93. Turn east (left) on Skalkaho Highway 38. Follow Skalkaho Highway 38 12.9 miles, turn south (right) at Black Bear Campground. Free, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, June to ?. more info.

Darby
Lake Como Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
Directions: From Darby travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 3 miles. Turn north (right) and follow signs to campground. $16, 10 125' pull through sites w/electric & water, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Schumaker Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road FS 429 and travel approximately 18 miles. Take the north fork (right) at the Lost Horse Cabin onto FS 5605 and follow approximately 2 miles to the campground. Forest Service Road #429 can be extremely rough due to many potholes and rocks. Recommend high clearance vehicles. Free, 16 sites, 55ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, No motorized use on the lake, June to ?. more info.

Darby
Upper Como Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel north for 4 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Lake Como Rd. Follow for 3 miles turn north (right) to remain on Lake Como RD, follow for 0.7 miles and turn left and then an immediate right towards beach area. Continue 0.5 miles until road becomes the upper campground loop. $8, 11 sites, 30ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Hamilton
Blodgett Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Hamilton go west on Main Street for 1 mile, turn north (right) onto Ricketts Rd.and travel 0.5 miles. Turn west (left) onto Blodgett Camp Rd/FS 736, and follow approximately 4 miles to the campground. $8, 7 sites, 45ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Stevensville
Charles Waters Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel north 3.7 miles and turn west (left) onto Bass Creek Rd. Travel approximately 2 miles to the campground. $10, 26 sites (4 pull through sites), 70ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Stevensville
Gold Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Stevensville head south on East Side Highway 0.5 miles. Turn east (left) on Burnt Fork Rd (County Road 372) which becomes FS 312. Follow for approximately 14 miles to the campground. Free?, 4 sites, 25ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Sula
Crazy Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head northwest 2.9 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Medicine Springs Road #370. Travel 4 miles to campground. $8, 7 sites, 25ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, June to ?. more info.

Sula
Indian Trees Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head south 5.6 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (right) on to forest road #729 and follow for approximately 1 mile. $10, 16 sites, 50ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, June to ?. more info.

Sula
Jennings Camp Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head northwest 0.2 miles on Highway 93. Turn northeast on East Fork Rd. (county road #472). Go approximately 10 miles. Campground is located on the south side of the road. Free, 4 sites, 20ft RV limit, 14 day limit, outhouse, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Sula
Indian Trees Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head south 5.6 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (right) on to forest road #729 and follow for approximately 1 mile. $10, 7 sites, 50ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, June to ?. more info.

Sula
Martin Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head south 5.6 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (right) on to forest road #729 and follow for approximately 1 mile. $10, 7 sites, 50ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Sula
Spring Gulch Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head northwest 0.2 miles on Highway 93. Turn northeast (right) onto East Fork Rd. (county road #472), go approximately 16.5 miles until reaching the Moose Creek/Martin Creek junction. Turn West (left) on Road #726 and travel 1/8 mile. $12, 10 sites, 50ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Sula
Warm Springs Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Sula head northwest 2.9 miles on Highway 93. Turn west (left) onto Medicine Springs Road (#370). Drive approximately 1.5 miles to the campground which will be located on the south side of the road (left). $10, 14 sites, 26ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Alta Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby drive south on state highway 93 turn south (right) on West Fork Road (towards Painted Rocks State Park). Campground is located on your right approximately 29 miles from this intersection. $8, 15 sites, 30ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Deep Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 31 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor) to the campground. Free?, 5 sites, 30ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Indian Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 39 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) to the campground. Free?, 2 sites, 25ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Magruder Crossing Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel 4.3 miles south on Highway 93. Turn southwest (right) onto West Fork Rd/County Road 473. Go approximately 14 miles and turn west (right) onto Nez Perce Rd FS 468. Follow for 37 miles. Free?, 6 sites, 30ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Observation Point Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 35 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) Turn west (left) at Magruder Corridor Nez Perce Trail Rd. and continue for 11.3 miles to the trailhead. Free, dispersed sites, 14 day limit, outhouse, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Paradise Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 34.8 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) At Magruder Crossing continue north on FS 6223. Follow 11.2 miles to the end and the campground. Free?, 11 sites, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Raven Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby travel south 4.3 miles on Highway 93, turn south (right) on the West Fork Road and procede for approximately 14.3 miles. Turn west (right) on Forest Road 468, Nez Perce Road and travel for approximately 36 miles (Nez Perce Rd becomes Magruder Corridor.) to the campground. Free?, 2 sites, 25ft RV limit, 14 day limit, pit toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Rombo Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby drive south on highway 93 until reaching road 473 (turn right towards Painted Rocks State Park). Campground is located on your right approximately 18 miles from this intersection. $8, 2 sites, 30ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Sam Billings Memorial Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby head south on Highway 93 for 4.3 miles. Turn southwest (right) onto West Fork Rd. Travel 13.2 miles and turn north (right) onto Sam Billings Rd FS 5731. Travel 0.8 miles to the campground. Free?, 12 sites, 30ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

Darby
Slate Creek Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
From Darby Montana drive south on state Highway 93 turn south (right) on West Fork Road (towards Painted Rocks State Park). Travel approximately 23.6 miles. Campground is located on the east (left) side of the road. Free?, 7 sites, 25ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, ? to ?. more info.

M-K Campground
Custer National Forest
$14, 10 sites, 30ft RV limit, hand pump, May to Sept

Greenough Campground
Custer National Forest
18 sites, 30ft RV limit, hand pump, May to Sept

Limber Pine Campground
Custer National Forest
$14, 13 sites, 30ft RV limit, hand pump, May to Sept

Palisades Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 6 sites, hand pump, May to Sept

Jimmy Joe Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 10 sites, no drinking water, May to Sept

Emerald Lake Campground
Custer National Forest
$9, 32 sites, 30ft RV limit, hand pump, May to Sept

Pine Grove Campground
Custer National Forest
$9, 46 sites, 30ft RV limit, hand pump, May to Sept

Woodbine Campground
Custer National Forest
$20, 44 sites, 30ft RV limit, hand pump

Old Nye Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 6 sites, 30ft RV limit, no drinking water

Initial Creek Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 6 sites, 30ft RV limit, no drinking water

Sage Creek Campground
Custer National Forest
$5, 10 sites, 30ft RV limit, spring water

Lantis Springs Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 10 sites, 30ft RV limit, spring water

Picnic Spring Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 15 sites, 30ft RV limit, spring water

Holiday Spring Campground
Custer National Forest
Free, 5 sites, no drinking water

Bozeman
Battle Ridge Campground
Gallatin National Forest
22 mi N of Bozeman on MT 86. Free, 13 sites, 30ft RV limit, drinking water, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Chisholm Campground
Gallatin National Forest
18 mi S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd. $14, 10 sites, 60ft RV limit, drinking water, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Fairy Lake Campground
Gallatin National Forest
22.5 mi N of Bozeman on MT 86, 5 mi W on Fairy Lake Rd (steep gravel). Road slippery when wet - not suitable for RV or towed unit travel. High clearance vehicle recommended. Free, 9 sites, 32ft RV limit, drinking water?, toilet, 7/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Greek Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
31 mi S of Bozeman on US 191. $14, 7 sites, 60ft RV limit, drinking water?, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Hood Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
17 mi S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd. $14, 18 sites, 50ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 7/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Langohr Campground
Gallatin National Forest
11 mi S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd. $14, 10 sites, 32ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Moose Creek Flat Campground
Gallatin National Forest
32 mi S of Bozeman on US 191. $14, 12 sites, 60ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Red Cliff Campground
Gallatin National Forest
48 mi S of Bozeman on US 191. $14, 63 sites (13 w/electric, $4), 50ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Spire Rock Campground
Gallatin National Forest
23 mi S of Bozeman on US 191, 2 mi E on Storm Castle Creek Rd. $10, 17 sites, 50ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Bozeman
Swan Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
23 mi S of Bozeman on US 191, 2 mi E on Storm Castle Creek Rd. $14, 13 sites, 45ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Gardiner
Bear Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
5 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 5.5 mi NE on Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rd 493). Access road not suitable for Vehicles longer than 21'. Free, dispersed sites, no drinking water, toilet?, 6/15 to 10/31. more info.

Gardiner
Canyon Campground
Gallatin National Forest
16 mi N of Gardiner on US 89. $7, 18 sites, 48ft RV limit, no drinking water, toilet, all year. more info.

Cooke City
Chief Joseph Campground
Gallatin National Forest
4 mi E of Cooke City on US 212. $8, 6 sites, 60ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 7/15 to 9/30. more info.

Cooke City
Colter Campground
Gallatin National Forest
482 mi E of Cooke City on US 212. Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 48'. $8, 23 sites, 48ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 7/15 to 9/30. more info.

Gardiner
Eagle Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
2 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd. Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 48'. $7, 16 sites, 40ft RV limit, no drinking water, toilet, 7/15 to 9/30. more info.

Cooke City
Soda Butte Campground
Gallatin National Forest
1 mi E of Cooke City on US 212. Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 48'. $9, 16 sites, 40ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 7/1 to 9/30. more info.

Gardiner
Timber Camp Campground
Gallatin National Forest
5 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 4 mi NE on Forest Rd 493. Free, dispersed sites, no drinking water, toilet, 6/15 to 10/31. more info.

Gardiner
Tom Miner Campground
Gallatin National Forest
17 mi NW of Gardiner on US 89, 12 mi SW on Tom Miner Rd, 4 mi NE on Forest Rd 493. $7, 16 sites, 40ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 6/15 to 10/31. more info.

West Yellowstone
Baker's Hole Campground
Gallatin National Forest
3 mi NW of West Yellowstone on US 191. $14, 73 sites (33 w/electric), 75ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 6/15 to 10/31. more info.

West Yellowstone
Beaver Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
8 mi N of West Yellowstone on US 191, 16 mi W on US 287. $14, 64 sites, 30ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 6/10 to 9/10. more info.

West Yellowstone
Cabin Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
8 mi N of West Yellowstone on US 191, 14 mi W on US 287. $14, 15 sites, 30ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

West Yellowstone
Cherry Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
8 mi W of West Yellowstone on US 20, 6 mi N on Hebgen Lake Rd. Free, dispersed sites, no drinking water, toilet, 5/31 to 10/15. more info.

West Yellowstone
Lonesomehurst Campground
Gallatin National Forest
8 mi W of West Yellowstone on US 20, 4 mi N on Hebgen Lake Road. $16, 27 sites (5 w/electric), 45ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

West Yellowstone
Spring Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
8 mi W of West Yellowstone on US 20, 10 mi N on Hebgen Lake Road. Free, dispersed sites, no drinking water, toilet, 5/31 to 10/15. more info.

Big Timber
Aspen Campground
Gallatin National Forest
25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 8.5 mi S on Cty Rd 212 (no turn). $5, 8 sites, 32ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Big Timber
Big Beaver Campground
Gallatin National Forest
25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 8 mi S on Cty Rd 212 (no turn). Free, 5 sites, 32ft RV limit, no drinking water, toilet, all year. more info.

Big Timber
Chippy Park Campground
Gallatin National Forest
25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 9.5 mi S on Cty Rd 212 (no turn). $5, 7 sites, 32ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Big Timber
East Boulder Campground
Gallatin National Forest
19 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 6 mi E on East Boulder Rd (Cty Rd 205). Free, dispersed sites, no RVs, no drinking water, toilet, all year. more info.

Big Timber
Falls Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 5 mi S on Cty Rd 212 (no turn). Free, 8 sites, tents only, no RVs, drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Big Timber
Halfmoon Campground
Gallatin National Forest
11 mi N of Big Timber on US 191, 12 mi W on Big Timber Canyon Rd. $5, 12 sites, 32ft RV limit, no drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Big Timber
Hell's Canyon Campground
Gallatin National Forest
25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 15.5 mi S on Cty Rd 212 (no turn). $5, 11 sites, 20ft RV limit, no drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Big Timber
Hick's Park Campground
Gallatin National Forest
25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 21 mi S on Main Boulder Rd (Cty Rd 212) (no turn). $5, 16 sites, 32ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Livingston
Pine Creek Campground
Gallatin National Forest
9 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 6 mi E on Pine Creek Rd (narrow winding road). $14, 25 sites, 50ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Livingston
Snowbank Campground
Gallatin National Forest
5 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 12 mi E on Mill Creek Road. $14, 10 sites, 35ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, MD to LD. more info.

Livingston
West Boulder Campground
Gallatin National Forest
16 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 6.5 mi SW on Cty Rd 30, 8 mi SW on West Boulder Road. $5, 10 sites, 35ft RV limit, drinking water, toilet, all year. more info.

Cooke City
Chief Joseph Campground
Gallatin National Forest
4 mi E. of Cooke City, $8, 6 sites, 42ft RV limit, drinking water, 6/19 to 9/30

Red Lodge
Colter Campground
Gallatin National Forest
2 mi E. of Cooke City, $8, 23 sites, 32ft RV limit, drinking water, 6/19 to 9/30 $15, 20 sites, 32ft RV limit, hand pump, boat ramp, 7/1 to 9/15

Cooke City
Soda Butte Campground
Gallatin National Forest
Soda Butte Campground, 1 mi E of Cooke City, $9, 21 sites, 48ft RV limit, drinking water, 6/19 to 9/30

Helena
Coulter Campground
Helena National Forest
Located adjacent to the Missouri River. Take I-15 north from Helena approximately 15 miles to the Gates of the Mountains highway exit. Private boat access is available at the privately operated Gates of the Mountains Boat Club. Free, 7 sites, no drinking water, toilets, boatng, MD to Sept. more info.

Helena
Cromwell Dixon Campground
Helena National Forest
Located approximately 15 miles west of Helena at MacDonald Pass off Highway 12. $8, 15 sites, drinking water, toilets, MD to Sept. more info.

Helena
Kading Campground
Helena National Forest
Located approximately 40 miles west of Helena. The campground can be reached by traveling west of Helena on Highway 12 and turning south (just east of Elliston) onto the Little Blackfoot Road. From this junction follow the Little Blackfoot gravel road south approximately 16 miles. $5, 10 sites, drinking water, toilets, MD to Sept. more info.

Helena
Moose Creek Campground
Helena National Forest
Located adjacent to the Rimini Road. Proceed approximately 8 miles west of Helena on Highway 12. Turn south on the graveled Tenmile Road and drive about 5 miles to the campground. $5, 9 sites, drinking water, toilets, MD to Sept. more info.

Helena
Park Lake Campground
Helena National Forest
Located approximately 45 minutes southwest of Helena. Proceed south of Helena approximately 10 miles on I-15 to the Clancy exit. Then travel west on the Lump Gulch Road about 7 miles to the intersection with the Corral Gulch Road. Follow the Corral Gulch Road approximately 6 miles west and south to Park Lake. $8, 22 sites, drinking water, toilets, boating, MD to Sept. more info.

Helena
Vigilante Campground
Helena National Forest
Located approximately 24 miles northeast of Helena in the Big Belt Mountains. Follow Highway 280 east of Helena about 16 miles to the small community of York. Proceed northeast along Trout Creek another 8 miles to the end of the road and the campground. $5, 18 sites, drinking water, toilets, MD to Sept. more info.

Lincoln
Aspen Grove Campground
Helena National Forest
Located 6 miles east of Lincoln and south off Highway 200 at the Aspen Grove campground sign. There are two separate facilities here, one for overnight camping and another for day use. $8, 20 sites, drinking water, toilets, MD to Sept. more info.

Lincoln
Copper Creek Campground and Picnic Area
Helena National Forest
8 miles east of Lincoln, Montana and south off Highway 200 at the Copper Creek campground sign. This is grizzly bear country; the food storage order is in effect here $8, 17 sites, drinking water, toilets, MD to Sept. more info.

Townsend
Skidway Campground
Helena National Forest
Located approximately 20 miles east of Townsend off Highway 12. Free, 13 sites, drinking water, toilets, garbage pickup, MD to Sept. more info.

Eureka
Big Therriault Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Fortine, travel 3 miles northwest on US Highway 93. Turn east onto Grave Creek Road 114 and follow for 12 miles to the junction with Therriault Lakes Road 319. Turn onto Road 319 and follow the signs to the lake, approximately 16 miles. $5, 10 sites, 32ft RV limit, (2 pull thrus), 14 day limit, vault toilets, hand pump, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Eureka
Glen Lake Staten Fishing Site
Kootenai National Forest
6 miles S of Eureka on Hwy 93, 6 miles E on country road. Free, 5 primitive sites, 14 day limit, no facilities, boat ramp, all year.

Eureka
Grave Creek Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Eureka, travel US Highway 93 south to Grave Creek Road 114, aproximately 7 miles. Turn onto Road 114 and follow for 3 miles, turning right on Stoken Road 7019. Cross the bridge and continue for .4 mile, turning left into the site. Free, 9 sites, 32ft RV limit, (3 pull thrus), 5 tent sites, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, all year. more info.

Eureka
Little Therriault Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Eureka, travel US Highway 93 east for approximately 7 miles to Grave Creek Road 114. Turn north onto this road and follow for 28 miles to the campground. Note that after 14 miles, Road 114 becomes Road 319. Signs will lead you to both Big and Little Therriault campgrounds. $5 6/15 to 9/30, free rest of time, 6 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, hand pump, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Eureka
North Dickey Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
13 miles SE of Eureka on US93. $10, 25 sites, 32+ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 5/26 to 9/6. more info.

Rexford
Kamloops Terrace Complex
Kootenai National Forest
From Eureka, travel south on US Highway 37 approximately 5 miles to the town of Rexford. The entrance to the complex is located directly across from Rexford, roughly 7 air miles south of the US/Canada border. $9, 25 sites, 32+ft RV limit, 14 day limit, flush toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Eureka
Rock Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Eureka, travel 1.5 miles southwest on Forest Service Road 3656. Turn left onto Road 7978 and follow the signs to the campground. Free, 5 sites, 20ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Eureka
Rocky Gorge Campground
Kootenai National Forest
30 miles SW of Eureka on SR37 on Lake Koocanusa. $9, 60 sites, 32+ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Eureka
Swisher Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Eureka, turn south on US Highway 37 and travel for approximately 2.5 miles to the junction with Sophie Lake/Tetrault Lake road. Turn north onto this route and follow for 5 miles to the gate at the Swisher Lake entrance. Free, 4 sites, no RVs, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Eureka
Tobacco River Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Eureka, follow US Highway 37 west for 3.5 miles. Cross the bridge at the Tobacco river and travel .5 mile to the sign marked "Fishing Access." Turn right at this point, and then take the first left on the gravel road. From here it is .8 mile to the site. Free, 6 sites, 20ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Libby
Bad Medicine Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 15 miles west on US Highway 2. Turn south on State Highway 56 and follow for 21 miles to the Ross Creek Cedars road. Turn onto this road and follow to Bad Medicine, which is located appproximately 2 miles from Highway 56. $10, 17 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Libby
Barron Creek Boating Site
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 13 miles northeast on Highway 37. Turn left onto Forest Development Road 228 and continue for 15 miles to the site. Free, dispersed sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, 4/1 to 11/30. more info.

Libby
Howard Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 13 miles south on US Highway 2 and turn onto Libby Creek Road 231. Follow this road for 14 miles to the campground sign. Stay on the main road and turn left at each fork, crossing Lake Creek near its mouth. The middle and upper reaches are accessible from the Lake Creek Campground and Geiger Lakes Trail 656. $8, 4 sites, 20ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, hand pump, boat ramp, 5/30 to 9/30. more info.

Libby
Lake Creek Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 22 miles south on US Highway 2 to the junction with West Fisher Road 231. Turn onto this road and follow approximately 5 miles to the campground. Free, 4 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, all year. more info.

Libby
Loon Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel northwest on Pipe Creek Road 68 for 20 miles to Loon Lake Road 471. Turn and follow approximately 2.5 miles to the campground. Free, 6 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Libby
McGillivray Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 15 miles northeast on State Highway 37. Turn west on Forest Development Road 228 and follow for 10 miles to the site. $10, 22 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, flush/vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 5/27 to 9/6. more info.

Libby
McGregor Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 53 miles southeast on US Highway 2; from Kalispell, travel 32 miles southwest on US Highway 2. $12, 22 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 5/15 to 9/6. more info.

Libby
Sylvan Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Libby, travel 30 miles southeast on US Highway 2 to Pleasant Valley Road 516. Turn and follow Road 516 for approximately 7 miles to the junction with Road 7150. Turn right onto this road and follow for 6 miles to the campground. Free, 5 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, 5/23 to 10/15. more info.

Noxon
Big Eddy Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Noxon, travel approximately 8 miles northwest on State Highway 200. The site can be found 3 miles west of the junction with State Highways 56 and 200. Free, 3 sites, 20ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Noxon
Bull River Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Noxon, travel 4 miles west on State Highway 200. $10, 26 sites, 32ft RV limit, (2 pull thrus), 14 day limit, flush & vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 4/15 to 11/30. more info.

Noxon
Marten Creek Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Noxon, travel Marten Creek Road 2229 southeast for 9 miles. Free, 3 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Rexford
Camp 32 Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Rexford, travel 7 miles south on State Highway 37. Turn east onto Rondo Road 7182 and follow for 2.5 miles to the site. Free, 8 sites, 20ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, hand pump, all year. more info.

Rexford
Peck Gulch Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Rexford, travel 16 miles south on State Highway 37 to the campground sign. $9, 22 sites, 32+ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 4/15 to 10/1. more info.

Rexford
Rexford Bench Complex
Kootenai National Forest
Directly across from the town of Rexford, approximately 5 miles south of the junction of US Highways 93 and 37. $12, 54 sites, 32ft RV limit, (6 pull thrus). 14 day limit, flush toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 5/15 to 9/15. more info.

Trout Creek
North Shore Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Trout Creek, travel 2 miles west on State Highway 200. Turn at the campground sign and follow for 1 mile to the site. $10, 13 sites, 40ft RV limit, (1 pull thru), 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 4/30 to 11/30. more info.

Trout Creek
Willow Creek Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Trout Creek, travel State Highway 200 northwest for approximately 1.5 miles, crossing the Noxon Reservoir and immediately turning east onto the Blueside Road. Follow this route for 5 miles to Vermilion Road 154, then turn and travel for approximately 14 miles to the site. Free, 7 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, all year. more info.

Troy
Caribou Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel west on US Highway 2 for 7 miles. At the junction with State Highway 200, turn northeast and follow for 45 miles to the town of Yaak. The road from here turns into County Road 92 which will lead to the site, approximately 15 miles. Free, 3 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, 4/15 to 11/15. more info.

Troy
Dorr Skeels Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 east for 3 miles, turning south onto State Highway 56. Follow this road for 13 miles to the recreation area. Free, 3 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Troy
Kilbrennan Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 West for approximately three miles to Road 2394. Turn here and follow for 8 miles to the campground. $8, 7 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, boat ramp, 4/1 to 11/30. more info.

Troy
Pete Creek Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 west for 10 miles to the junction with State Highway 508, approximately 4 miles from the Montana/Idaho border. Turn here and follow for 36 miles to the campground. $7, 13 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, all year. more info.

Troy
Red Top Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 west for 9.5 miles to the junction with State Highway 508. Turn northeast on this road and follow for 25 miles to the site. Free, 5 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, all year. more info.

Troy
Spar Lake Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel 19 miles south on Lake Creek Road 384. Free, 8 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, 5/1 to 11/15. more info.

Troy
Whitetail Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 west for 10 miles to the junction with State Highway 508, approximately 4 miles from the Montana/Idaho border. Turn onto Highway 508 and follow for 32 miles to the campground. $7, 12 sites, 32ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Troy
Yaak Falls Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 west for approximately 10 miles to the junction with State Highway 508, approximately 4 miles from the Montana/Idaho border. Turn here and follow for 7 miles to the campground. Free, 4 sites, 40ft RV limit, 14 day limit, vault toilets, no drinking water, all year. more info.

Troy
Yaak River Campground
Kootenai National Forest
From Troy, travel US Highway 2 west for approximately 7 miles. The fee station and campground hosts will be found on the east side, before crossing the river. Free, 44 sites, 32ft RV limit (7 pull thrus), 14 day limit, vault toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, all year. more info.

Lolo
Earl Tennant Campground and Picnic Area
Lolo National Forest
From Lolo drive 17 miles west on U.S. Highway 12. $8, drinking water is available at Lolo Creek Campground which is 2.5 miles east on Highway 12, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Lolo
Lee Creek Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Lolo drive 26 miles west on U.S. Highway 12. $10, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Lolo
Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area
Lolo National Forest
From Lolo drive 15 miles west on U.S. Highway 12. $10, 30ft RV limit, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Clearwater Crossing Campground
Lolo National Forest
37 miles west of Missoula on I90. Take the Fish Creek Exit #66. Follow Fish Creek Road #343 south to West Fork Fish Creek Road #7750. Follow Road #7750 to the end. Follow the signs to Hole in the Wall Lodge. Free, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Kreis Pond Campground
Lolo National Forest
From I90, take exit #82 at Ninemile, then travel west on MT 10 to the Remount Road. Drive 2.5 miles north to the Ninemile Ranger Station, then continue 5 miles northwest on the Edith Peak and Butler Creek Loop roads. Free, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

St. Regis
Cascade Campground
Lolo National Forest
From St. Regis, travel 18 miles east on state highway 135. Campground is travel the south side of the highway. $10, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

St. Regis
Clark Memorial Campground
Lolo National Forest
5 miles north of MT 200 on the Thompson River Road. $5, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Thompson Falls
Copper King Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Thompson Falls, travel east on state highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (do not take the graveled road). Free, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Thompson Falls
Fishtrap Lake Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on state highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (do not take the graveled road). Travel 15 miles north on the Thompson River Road. Turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 14 miles. Then turn left (west) on Forest Service Road #7593 for 2 miles; road is narrow. Campground is 200 feet beyond the lake access. Free, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Thompson Falls
Gold Rush Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Thompson Falls, travel west on the Prospect Creek Road for 2 miles. Turn left (east) on the Cherry Creek Road. Turn right (south) on the Dry Creek Road #352 for 6 miles. Campground is on the right (west) side close to the 6-mile marker. Free, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Thompson Falls
West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Thompson Falls, travel 5 miles east on state highway 200. Turn left (north) onto the paved Thompson River Road (do not take the graveled road). Travel 15 miles north on the Thompson River Road. Turn left (west) on Fishtrap Creek Road #516 for 10 miles. Turn left (south) on the West Fork Fishtrap Creek Road. Campground is on the right after 0.1 mile. Free, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Bitterroot Flat Campground
Lolo National Forest
20 miles east of Missoula on I90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive south for 23 miles along Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road. $6, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Dalles Campground
Lolo National Forest
20 miles east of Missoula on I90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Travel 14.5 miles south on Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road. $6, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Grizzly Campground
Lolo National Forest
20 miles east of Missoula on I90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive 11.5 miles south along Rock Creek Road #102, then 1 mile east on Ranch Creek Road. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road. $6, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Harry's Flat Campground
Lolo National Forest
20 miles east of Missoula on I90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road, then drive 17 miles south on Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road. $6, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Norton Campground
Lolo National Forest
20 miles east of Missoula on I90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road, then drive 11 miles south on Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road. $6, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Missoula
Siria Campground
Lolo National Forest
20 miles east of Missoula on I90, take Rock Creek exit #126 onto Rock Creek road. Drive 28 miles south on Rock Creek Road #102. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles not recommended due to the narrow and rough road. $6, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Seeley Lake
Big Larch Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Seeley Lake, travel 1 mile north on Montana highway 83. The campground is on the west side of the highway. $10, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Clearwater Junction
Big Nelson Campground
Lolo National Forest
From the junction of Montana highways 83 and 20 (also known as "Clearwater Junction") travel east on Montana nighway 200 for 19.5 miles. Turn north on North Fork Blackfoot Road #5550 and follow the signs 12 miles on a gravel road to the campground. Free, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Seeley Lake
Lake Alva Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Seeley Lake, travel 11 miles north on Montana highway 83. The campground is on the west side of the highway, at the north end of Lake Alva. $10, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Seeley Lake
Lake Inez Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Seeley Lake, travel 9 miles north on Montana highway 83. The campground is on the west side of the highway. Free, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Seeley Lake
Lakeside Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Seeley Lake, travel 10 miles north on Montana highway 83. The campground is on the west side of the highway, at the north end of Lake Alva. $14, no drinking water?, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Clearwater Junction
Monture Creek Campground
Lolo National Forest
From the junction of Montana highways 83 and 20 (also known as Clearwater Junction, travel east on highway 200 for 12.5 miles. Turn north on Monture Road #89 and drive 7.5 miles on a good gravel road. Free, no drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Seeley Lake
River Point Campground
Lolo National Forest
From Seeley Lake, travel 3 miles northwest on Boy Scout Road. $10, drinking water?, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake Campgroundd
Lolo National Forest
From the town of Seeley Lake, travel 4 miles northwest on Boy Scout Road. $10, drinking water?, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

St. Regis
Cabin City Campground
Lolo National Forest
From I90, take exit #22 at Henderson. Travel east for 2.5 miles on the Camel's Hump Road #2148. Turn left (west) at the Cabin City Campground sign on the Twelvemile Creek Road #353 and travel for 0.2 mile. $7, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Superior
Quartz Flat Campground
Lolo National Forest
Off I90, either east or westbound, this campground is located 11 miles east of Superior. There is no exit ramp so follow the campground signs, and drive through the rest area to access the campground entrance. $10, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Superior
Slowey Campground
Lolo National Forest
This campground is located mid-way between the towns of Superior and St .Regis. From I90, take exit #43 at Dry Creek, travel west 3.2 miles on the north frontage road, or take exit #37 and travel 2.8 miles east. $10, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

Superior
Trout Creek Campground
Lolo National Forest
From I90 near Superior, take exit #46. Head to the south side of the interstate. If you were headed west on I90, you will turn left (west) at the first intersection, then turn left (south) at the next intersection and drive under the interstate highway. If you were headed east on I90, you will turn right (south). When you reach the T-intersection, turn left (east) on Diamond Road which is paved. Travel about 5 miles until the pavement ends and continue on Trout Creek Road #250 which is improved gravel for 2 miles. Campground is on the left. $6, drinking water, vault toilet, May to Sept. more info.

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