Lake Camping in Missoula, Montana, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2024

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Montana
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Missoula

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11 top lakeside campgrounds near Missoula

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Sanctuary Farm Yurt Glamping

14 sites · Lodging25 acres · Alberton, MT

A sanctuary away from everyday life, where you can relax and reconnect with nature. Yurt has electricity, a wood stove for heat in winter, a beautiful outdoor kitchen and bathhouse, and a creek. Only 45 minutes from Missoula Montana. Games and books in the yurt. Cedar outhouse. Lots of extra to make for a truly remarkable glamping experience.

Last Best Place

3 sites · RVs, Tents8 acres · Greenough, MT

Learn more about this land: Safely leave your camp in the shade, under tall pine trees. Enjoy horses grazing nearby and explore Greenough, the last best place. The best swimming hole on the Clearwater River is located less than a mile away. World class fishing and floating on multiple rivers including the Big Blackfoot are nearby. Salmon Lake and Seeley Lake have limited campsites but are located just 10 to 20 miles away from this spot for fabulous fishing and boating adventures. The Clearwater Game Range is 2 miles away for hiking, biking and wildlife viewing. I almost forgot to mention the well preserved and nearby ghost towns of Garnet and Coloma. This truly is, the last best campsite in the last best place. Large family reunions and gatherings welcome! I will open as many camp sites as you need.

Montana Mountain Memories

5 sites · Lodging11 acres · Florence, MT

Montana Mountain Memories is 11 acres with a 2 3/4 acre pond located in center. We have an RV, Tipi, Geodome, and two home units under Montana Mountain Majesty and Montana Mountain Moods. We have an orchard where the local herd of deer comes usually daily depending upon time of year, Osprey and Eagles have been seen flying over the pond, Fish jumping, and in fall and winter flocks of snow geese have landed. We have Canadian geese that fly over and often stop to enjoy our water and land for a rest. Last year we added several families of Pea Fowl of different colors, one of which are white. We have American Breese Chickens, Turkeys, and Bichon Frise dogs and puppies we raise as well. There is a walkway around the pond for viewing the pond and to fish from when weather permits. We have seating in the orchard and a Gazebo and BBQ for your enjoyment by the water's edge.

Swan Adventure Acres

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Condon, MT

My property is less than a mile off MT-83, between Seeley Lake and Condon. I back up to both Lolo and Flathead National Forest. Less than a quarter mile from the back of my land are trail systems for all kinds of recreation. Off road, hunting, hiking, fishing. Minutes to Lindbergh Lake. Only 15 minutes to all Seeley Lake has to offer. Enjoy the wilderness as your backyard, but still have easy access to town and great ATT cell service. The access road is a little rough, but I can get my 40ft class A up with no issue.

Lake Inez Basecamp

1 site · RV5 acres · Seeley Lake, MT

Born and raised in Southeast Alaska, I landed in Montana. ... . When temporary became open ended, I knew I needed to work hard to make my own place ON the water IN the mountains. It is too special not to share. Since I am still hard at work, I hope to find like minded adventureists to appreciate this small space on their way to their next adventure. . . Learn more about this land: From our 1/2 ac campsite you can access Lake Inez via kayak, paddleboard and canoe. Put in at the dock or launch at the Lake Inez boat ramp and tie up at our dock. Please plan to park and hitchlock your boat trailer either at the launch or Beargrass Ln pullout off hwy 83. There is VERY limited space to turn around once you cross the bridge to the camp. You can hike, trail run and mountain bike from the campsite. Follow Loon lane north and up the hill. The second Forest Service gate (Westlake Way) opens up to the road network of the West Fork Clearwater river road system. There are both gated and open logging roads. Be aware and prepared for bear (Grizzly and black bear), mountain lion, deer, elk, and chipmunk encounters. Songbirds, loons, eagles, osprey, jays and many other migratory birds that migrate the flyway. You may also see otters and beaver. The beaver lodge is on the SE end of Lake Inez. At the Northeast side of the lake is an active blue heron rookery. Follow Morrel Creek Road at Seeley Lake you can hike and Mt Bike the nordic ski trails and logging roads. Be prepared and aware for bear, elk and moose encounters. Follow Morrell Creek Rd to the Morrel Creek Falls trailhead or the Pyramid Peak trailhead. Across the highway from Beargrass Ln is Camp Creek road. It links you to miles of open and gated logging roads that to the south, connect to the Morrell Creek road, Seeley Lake Nordic Trails and O.S.C.R. nordic race course . ( as a nordic skier I just had to throw that in) :)

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Firewood farms

1 site · RV4 acres · Seeley Lake, MT

Learn more about this land:We’re located in the middle of the mountains with a beautiful creek and a swimming hole in early summer. There are hiking trails, river rafting and lakes within 5 miles. There’s a small grocery store, gift shops and restaurants in town within 10 miles

Seeley Lake - Level and paved!

1 site · RV1 acre · Seeley Lake, MT

We want to share the location that we have been blessed to own for ten years. We use and rent the main cabin (in the pictures) throughout the year - but thought we could share our large parking lot with those who want to see Seeley Lake or are just traveling through!Learn more about this land:Beautiful level paved lot ready for your trailer or RV - right off Highway 83 in downtown Seeley Lake (no gravel). We are sharing our large parking area (50 amp power and water hookup) with you! We periodically use our cabin, which is a renovated general store. Our location is on the corner of Cedar Lane and Hwy 83 (downtown Seeley Lake). We have a very safe location with good lighting, water and 50 amp electric hookup. Our Hipcamp gives you a paved/level lot that provides you close access to a range of lakes (Seeley one mile north - access through Big Larch Campground, Salmon 8 miles south, Inez 10 miles north and Alva 18 miles north) forest, trails, rivers and the walkability of downtown Seeley Lake (Ice Cream, restaurants, post office, etc,). We are about one hour north of Missoula and 2 plus hours south of Glacier National Park. Book your spot now!

Chuck’s Place in the Swan

1 site · LodgingCondon, MT

Named Chuck’s Place after our dad, this cabin is owned by my brother, sister and I. We are fourth generation Montanans and and spent our childhoods in the Swan Valley, hiking and boating at Salmon, Seeley, Flathead and Holland Lake, picking huckleberries, fishing and hiking in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. We are now scattered from Bozeman/Big Sky to Missoula, Montana and Washington, D.C., but this area of Montana has our heart. The views from the cabin are breathtaking and there are beautiful hikes and trails to be found just minutes away.This property, ideally situated between two majestic mountain ranges and just a short drive to Holland Lake was love at first sight for us. We had looked for awhile and knew immediately when we saw this cabin that it was the one for us. We have young boys who love exploring the woods and marshland around the property, watching the deer and elk come through and sitting around the campfire at night.Learn more about this land:Experience the Rocky Mountains of western Montana in this log cabin centrally located in the Swan Valley. Enjoy magnificent views of the Swan Range of the Bob Marshall Wilderness to the east and Mission Mountains Wilderness to the west. The log cabin overlooks a spring-fed wildlife pond and wetlands. The Swan River is a five minute walk down a rustic nature trail. Elk, native trout, great blue herons, frogs, deer, ducks, geese, and moose are among the frequent inhabitants. Located in a region of dozens of pristine lakes, waterfalls, rivers, and mountain trails, there are ample opportunities for recreation.The cabin is perfectly situated for wildlife viewing opportunities and the enjoyment of the outdoors. Holland Lake is just six miles away where you can take a short hike to a waterfall, enjoy canoeing/kayaking/paddle boarding, go horseback riding or boating. End the day at the historic Holland Lake Lodge for dinner or a drink. Other outdoor opportunities include fly-fishing the Swan River, hiking, hunting, huckleberry picking, mountain biking, snow mobiling or cross country skiing the myriad of trails and roads on public lands in the region. For the more adventurous - excursions into the Bob Marshall and Mission Mountains Wilderness areas.Relax in the cozy living room next to the fireplace and wood stove with leather and log furniture under a vaulted ceiling. Or sit outside around the fire pit under the stars. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook a mountain meal in luxury. The dining table seats six and three more can fit on the stools at the bar. For those who'd rather be outside, there is a charcoal grill and multiple picnic tables on the property. Sit around the fire pit at night to roast s'mores and watch the stars. The master bedroom has a full log bed and private bathroom. The second bedroom has a bunk with full-size bed on bottom and twin on top. The second bathroom is in the hallway. The downstairs is carpeted and has three twins and one double bed. There is a TV and DVD/VHS in the basement, along with a wood stove.The cabin is fully furnished for all of your needs during your stay. If interested in kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, snow mobiling, cross country skiing, etc, the Holland Lake Lodge and Seeley Lake businesses offer rentals if you don't have your own. If interested in fishing, the cabin has access to the Swan River, just a 5 minute walk down our private nature trail. Great fishing holes are just a short drive down the road.Holland Lake is the entrance to the Bob Marshall Wilderness, just a 6 mile drive. Here you can rent canoes/kayaks/paddleboards, hike into waterfalls or enjoy a great meal or drink at the historic lodge.The closest downhill ski area is Blacktail in Lakeside, MT about an hour away. Whitefish Mountain (Big Mountain), is about 1 hr 40 mins away. Glacier National Park is also less than a 2 hour drive. Bigfork and Flathead Lake are a 45 minute drive. Flathead is the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi and offers fishing, boating, etc. Bigfork and Whitefish are great Montana towns with good restaurants and breweries if you are interested in day tripping.

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Willow Pond at Bar Diamond Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent1000 acres · Ovando, MT

Our ranch is cozied up along the Blackfoot River and 9 miles away from Brown's lake, both of which are excellent sources of recreation. We are located off the highway on the back county road. This pristine camp spot is on our 5th generation cattle ranch and depending on the grazing schedule you may be serenaded by the sound of soothing "moo's" from our cow and calf pairs as you fall to sleep. Along with our cows, there are chickens and horses nearby, as well as multitudes of wildlife. Three couples of Trumpeter Swans call our pond home, as well as ducks, geese, loons, sandhill cranes, and a whole cascade of other bird varieties. Deer, grizzlies, black bear, badgers, elk, foxes, and rabbits also call our ranch home and can usually be spotted nearby. The camp site itself is along our pond. This pond unfortunately does not have any fish, but it is very relaxing to paddle a kayak or canoe in and out of the willow branches that surround it. You will have a quiet, serene and private location, hidden by the canopy of willows that grow along the pond. The views are spectacular and the nearby activities make this a great spot for any outdoor enthusiast!

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Montana Rustic Ranch Camping

2 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Ronan, MT

Learn more about this land: We are a small privately owned working ranch in the Mission Valley of Montana. We have 2 sites available for tent camping, trailer campers with a 360 degree view of the glorious Mission Mountains. . Come and enjoy the quiet, spacious ranch with cows, horses, pigs and a large vegetable garden where can pick fresh veggies for your meals. We are centrally located to Glacier National Park, Flathead Lake, Big Fork, National Bison Range, hiking, boating, fishing river rafting, Ninepipes museum, bird watching, star gazing and so much more. Wake up to the amazing sunrises and enjoy the evening watching the glorious sunsets around a cozy campfire.

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Fire Hole Canyon

1 site · RV1 acre · Old Agency, MT

Stay with me on this newly landscaped lot in remote Dixon, MT! If you are a bicyclist traveling down the Paradise Canyon, this is the perfect pitstop. The Canyon runs East and West, creating a similar effect seen only in the Ojai mountains. The Cantina has delicious food, and restroom facilities are available off-site.

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Lakeside camping near Missoula guide

Overview

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