The best camping near Missoula, Montana.

Make Missoula your new year-round camping destination. From skiing at the popular Montana Snowbowl resort to summertime dips in the river, there's no wrong time to get outdoors. Make camp near Lolo National Forest or Bitteroot National Forest and awake each morning to fresh air and stunning views of nature. Spend your days biking, fishing and hiking in the surrounding area or venture into town for some shopping and dining at local restaurants. Outdoor culture is woven into the very fabric of Missoula, so take some time to get to know the locals and discover all the best hiking, climbing and camping spots.

Several rivers wind their way through the area, so you'll find no shortage of waterfront camping. Bring along your fishing gear and grill your catch over the campfire, or fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves against the riverbank. Camping near Missoula in the winter months offers nearby yurts, a heated tipi and small cabins in a wilderness setting. In the summer months, the mild weather makes it easy throw a sleeping bag out on the ground and enjoy a night sleeping under the stars in "Big Sky Country."