# The best camping in Montana

Thinking of camping in Montana? Discover and book the best Montana campgrounds in state parks and national parks, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

Browse and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/camping/all

- **Rating:** 96% (13696 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 9579

Soak in hot springs, hike through wilderness, or just take in the views of Big Sky Country.

## Hipcamps

- [Primrose Meadows](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-primrose-meadows-pw1hj20j): Missoula, MT · from $37/night · 95% recommend (1684 reviews) · 20 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Mountain View Farmstead](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-mountain-view-farmstead-mxvhy2dp): Columbia Falls, MT · from $65/night · 100% recommend (46 reviews) · 32 sites · Toilets
- [Back Of The Moon](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-back-of-the-moon-lz9hy651): Whitefish, MT · from $50/night · 100% recommend (52 reviews) · 2 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Pets
- [Ridgeline Retreat](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-ridgeline-retreat-7rvhrl8k): Missoula, MT · from $58.50/night · 96% recommend (98 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets, Showers, Campfires, Potable water, Cooking equipment
- [Glacier Acres Guest Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-glacier-acres-guest-ranch-2ejh566w): Columbia Falls, MT · from $44.10/night · 92% recommend (244 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [American Prairie Buffalo Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-american-prairie-buffalo-camp-1-kk9hqoy0): Zortman, MT · from $15/night · 90% recommend (26 reviews) · 13 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Picnic table
- [Camp Haskill](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-camp-haskill-wz6hzx2z): Whitefish, MT · from $125/night · 83% recommend (6 reviews) · 2 sites
- [American Prairie Antelope Creek Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-american-prairie-antelope-creek-campground-dw9hy8l2): Zortman, MT · from $20/night · 97% recommend (192 reviews) · 26 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water
- [Lost Paddle and Pole](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-lost-paddle-and-pole-1-dw9hk7ro): Columbia Falls, MT · from $20/night · 99% recommend (100 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Toilets
- [Steve and Lori's Private RV Site](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-steve-and-lori-s-private-rv-site-2ejh02ey): Whitefish, MT · from $80/night · 100% recommend (6 reviews) · 1 sites · Electricity Hookup, Water Hookup, Sewage Hookup, Pets
- [Robinson’s Roost](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-robinson-s-roost-zwjhv79q): Columbia Falls, MT · from $40/night · 98% recommend (357 reviews) · 4 sites · Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [❤️ Glacier HipCamp 🏕️](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-glacier-hipcamp-lz9hnyw2): Coram, MT · from $41.58/night · 98% recommend (1476 reviews) · 21 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Wifi
- [Creekside getaway](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-creekside-getaway-wz6h0nzy): Victor, MT · from $30/night · 99% recommend (270 reviews) · 6 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Wifi
- [Yellowrock Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-yellowrock-campground-dw9h7y5m): Lolo, MT · from $35/night · 100% recommend (6 reviews) · 58 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Acres about 10 miles from Glacier](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-acres-about-10-miles-from-glacier-mxvh089w): Columbia Falls, MT · from $24/night · 99% recommend (76 reviews) · 20 sites · Pets
- [Trees, Lake view, Rock buttes!](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-trees-lake-view-rock-buttes-7rvhr6pj): MT · from $35/night · 94% recommend (266 reviews) · 15 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Cottonwood Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-cottonwood-camp-3-06yhdr0w): Fort Smith, MT · from $24/night · 94% recommend (25 reviews) · 48 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Edge Of Missoula, Rattlesnake Creek](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-edge-of-missoula-rattlesnake-creek-wz6h51rk): Missoula, MT · from $30/night · 99% recommend (34 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets
- [Boulder Creek Lodge & RV Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-boulder-creek-lodge-rv-park-306yhp8j): Hall, MT · from $40/night · 98% recommend (28 reviews) · 24 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [BAR - 01 Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/montana-bar-01-ranch-xryhnzvq): Ramsay, MT · from $32/night · 98% recommend (29 reviews) · 4 sites · Pets

## Public campgrounds

- [Holland Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/holland-lake-campground-lqxkc6oo): Flathead National Forest · 100% recommend (10 reviews)
- [Many Glacier Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/many-glacier-campground-56yzcjkm): Glacier National Park · 100% recommend (41 reviews)
- [Sprague Creek Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/sprague-creek-campground-5pzxcngm): Glacier National Park · 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Two Medicine Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/two-medicine-campground-ld34cydk): Glacier National Park · 100% recommend (34 reviews)
- [Seeley Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/seeley-lake-campground-l7egcvn4): Lolo National Forest · 100% recommend (7 reviews)
- [Bowman Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/bowman-lake-campground-5yxmcndm): Glacier National Park · 100% recommend (59 reviews)
- [Whitefish Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/whitefish-lake-campground-l7egcq6v): Whitefish Lake State Park · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Fairy Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/fairy-lake-campground-ln6ycowz): Custer Gallatin National Forest · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Black Canyon Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/wyoming/black-canyon-campground-5ryecmz4): Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Falls Creek Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/falls-creek-campground-lqxkc6e1): Custer Gallatin National Forest · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Crystal Lake Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/crystal-lake-campground-56yzcjg2): Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Big Arm Unit Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/montana/big-arm-unit-campground-56yzce4g): Flathead Lake State Park - Big Arm Unit · 100% recommend (3 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Lolo National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/lolo/all): national-forest · Alberton, Montana · 94% recommend (17 reviews)
- [Flathead National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/flathead/all): national-forest · Swan Lake, Montana · 79% recommend (28 reviews)
- [Glacier National Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/montana/glacier/all): national-park-system · Babb, Montana · 97% recommend (390 reviews)
- [Custer Gallatin National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/custer/all): national-forest · Lodge Grass, Montana · 84% recommend (60 reviews)
- [Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/helena-lewis-and-clark/all): national-forest · Alberton, Montana · 77% recommend (13 reviews)
- [Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/wyoming/bighorn-canyon/all): national-park-system · Wyoming · 94% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Whitefish Lake State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/montana/whitefish-lake/all): state-park · Whitefish, Montana · 100% recommend (4 reviews)
- [Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/beaverhead/all): national-forest · Wisdom, Montana · 80% recommend (15 reviews)
- [Kootenai National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/kootenai/all): national-forest · Yaak, Montana · 72% recommend (16 reviews)
- [Bitterroot National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/bitterroot/all): national-forest · Conner, Montana · 100% recommend (13 reviews)

## About Montana

### Overview

Few places in the Lower 48 feel more wild and remote than Montana. This northwestern state on the border with Canada is home to both Glacier National Park and a section of Yellowstone National Park along with a wide range of state parks and recreation areas, friendly cities, spooky ghost towns, and more than its fair share of hot springs. While most visitors comein summer—when weather is pleasant enough for camping and hiking—the Treasure State offers unique experiences in every season, with fantastic winter skiing opportunities, spring wildflowers, and gorgeous fall colors.

### Where to go: Glacier Country

Northwestern Montana's Glacier Country is characterized by massive forests, craggy peaks, and long expanses of wilderness, with plenty of wildlife to boot. It's also home to Glacier National Park, where you'll find hundreds of miles of hiking trails along with tons of developed and backcountry camping options.

### Where to go: Southwest Montana

In the heart of Montana's Big Sky country, just west of Yellowstone National Park, this region is characterized by cute towns (notably Butte and Helena), historic ghost towns (a remnant of the region's historic mining industry), and relaxing hot springs. Popular camping areas include Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park and Bannack State Park.

### Where to go: Yellowstone Country

If you're headed to Yellowstone Country, it's likely with a visit to Yellowstone National Park in mind, but there's plenty more to do in the region, from hiking the Lake Fork Trail to checking out the restaurant and brewery scene in Bozeman. Yellowstone itself is, of course, a must-visit, but if you can’t find camping in the massive—and ever so popular—national park, you may have better luck snagging something in Custer Gallatin National Forest.

### Where to go: Central Montana

Central Montana offers all sorts of opportunities for outdoor recreation, rain or shine. Summer activities include fishing, horseback riding, and camping, while spots such as Showdown Mountain, Teton Pass Ski Resort, and Bear Paw Ski Bowl offer skiing and snowboarding. The region also has plenty of state parks, including Sluice Boxes State Park, Giant Springs State Park, and First Peoples Buffalo State Park.

### Where to go: Eastern Montana

Vast and expansive, eastern Montana features sparse landscapes dotted with the occasional herd of cattle, and plenty of room to get out and explore. You can take in views of the Badlands from Makoshika State Park or the Badlands Wilderness Study Area, or camp under the open sky in the expansive Custer National Forest. If you'd like to get out on the water, the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is the place to go, with boat rentals available.

## Explore nearby

- **Nearby cities:** [West Yellowstone, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/west-yellowstone/camping/all), [Bozeman, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/bozeman/camping/all), [Missoula, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/missoula/camping/all), [Billings, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/billings/camping/all), [Seeley Lake, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/seeley-lake/camping/all), [Helena, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/helena/camping/all), [Red Lodge, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/red-lodge/camping/all), [Kalispell, MT camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/montana/kalispell/camping/all)
- **National parks and forests:** [Glacier National Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/montana/glacier/all), [Lolo National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/lolo/all), [Bitterroot National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/bitterroot/all), [Helena National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/helena/all), [Flathead National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/flathead/all), [Custer Gallatin National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/custer/all), [Kootenai National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/montana/national-forest/kootenai/all)
- **State and regional parks:** [Bannack State Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/montana/bannack/all)
- **Nearby states:** [Idaho](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/idaho/camping/all), [Wyoming](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/wyoming/camping/all), [Oregon](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/oregon/camping/all), [Minnesota](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/minnesota/camping/all), [Colorado](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/colorado/camping/all), [Utah](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/utah/camping/all)
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