The best waterfall campgrounds near Polson, Montana

If you're looking to camp near Polson, Montana and want to experience the beauty of waterfalls, Hipcamp has over 90 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer the convenience of a campsite or the solitude of dispersed camping, you'll find the perfect spot. Some of the top campsites in the area include The Mooseshroom (190 reviews), Mere's Magic Rainbow Trout Pond (68 reviews), and A Place of Tranquility (54 reviews). With amenities like trash, toilets, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and wind sports. Prices range from as low as $25 per night to an average of $45 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the stunning waterfalls near Polson, Montana!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Polson

If you're looking to camp near Polson, Montana and want to experience the beauty of waterfalls, Hipcamp has over 90 options for you to choose from. Whether you prefer the convenience of a campsite or the solitude of dispersed camping, you'll find the perfect spot. Some of the top campsites in the area include The Mooseshroom (190 reviews), Mere's Magic Rainbow Trout Pond (68 reviews), and A Place of Tranquility (54 reviews). With amenities like trash, toilets, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy activities like whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and wind sports. Prices range from as low as $25 per night to an average of $45 per night. So pack your gear and get ready to experience the stunning waterfalls near Polson, Montana!

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Top-rated campgrounds near Polson

1. Mission Mtn Horse Ranch Retreat

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27mi from Polson · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

We are an operating Farm/Ranch and Horse Facility. We offer not only camping but a real ranch feel and experience and incredible hospitality. We have not only a view of the mission mountains but the BEST view with both waterfalls in view. Our property sits off the road next to our peaceful hay field with wildlife, horses, donkeys, mules, milk cows and chickens galore! We cannot wait to meet you!

2. The Montana Dream

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47mi from Polson · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging

A wonderful travel trailer near Glacier National Park and five minutes from fishing and rafting opportunities! In the heart of Montana in the Flathead Valley and just North of Columbia Falls! You have your own area for a private camp fire to roast s’mores! There is an outdoor BBQ, table and chairs! Our property has a tiny private rental cabin across from the trailers private space and the owner host lives on site! The trailer itself has a double or full bed perfect for two people, a sofa couch, a bed above that for a child, and a table that makes into a bed so you could fit 2 adults and three children or 3 adults comfortably! Propane and electric are available on site! The trailer is beautiful blue interior and very charming! There are hiking trails with water falls close by! It is a day trip to the Bison Range! The trailer Is furnished with many amenities!

3. Flathead National Forest

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300 sites · Swan Lake, Montana

The Flathead National Forest is all about its geography. It lies in the heart of the Rockies, just west of the continental divide, and a pinch south of the Canadian Border. With geography like this, landscape magic is bound to occur, and it does. With over 2.4 million acres, the Flathead features three wilderness areas, impressive ski areas, commanding wild ranges, meandering streams, and raging rivers (this list could go on). Spend your days hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and fishing. At night shack up in a Forest Service cabin or pitch a tent beneath the northern lights. Get the fire roaring, raise your bottle, and make a toast to the Flathead and her geographic magic!

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4. Lolo National Forest

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395 sites · Alberton, Montana

You are going to be filled to the brim with glee when you discover Lolo National Forest. Seriously; this is the kind of place you can stand with your feet in a crystal clear stream, bighorn sheep filling the meadow, with the sun setting behind snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance. And that’s just a roadside pull off! With over two million acres to explore, hikers, bikers and backcountry seekers will be stoked on the supa-lush forest, and trails like Cougar Peak Lookout and the Lolo Peak trail (which we assure you is not low-low). Boat for a day in Seeley Lake, or cast a line into pristine mountain streams for a try at the trout. Dinner is going to taste great over the campfire! Through the meadows or up the peaks, it’s easy enough to get your share of adventure at Lolo.

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5. Kootenai National Forest

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333 sites · Yaak, Montana

Stand on top of pine covered mountains and bask in the glory of the valleys below at Kootenai National Forest. With highly primitive areas like the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, you can stand in lands untouched by time and man. If solitude is what you’re seeking you’ll find it here by way of bikes, hikes, and horseback riding. With a herd of glacial lakes, rivers, and streams, anglers and wave riders will have their pick at places like Bull Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and the Yaak River. With impressive mountain scenes, winter sports for days (hello, snowshoes!), and exciting history and wildlife, it’s easy to see why the Kootenai is Montana’s best kept secret!

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Public campgrounds near Polson

Mission Lookout

19mi from Polson · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

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Swan Lake Campground

22mi from Polson · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Lindbergh Lake Campground

28mi from Polson · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

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Holland Lake Campground

30mi from Polson · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Owl Creek Cabin

30mi from Polson · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Spotted Bear Campground

33mi from Polson · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Peter's Creek Campground

35mi from Polson · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Devil's Corkscrew Campground

36mi from Polson · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Lake Alva Campground

36mi from Polson · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lolo National Forest

Lakeside Campground

37mi from Polson · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lolo National Forest

Lake Inez Point Campground

38mi from Polson · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lolo National Forest

Beaver Creek Campground

39mi from Polson · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Nate

October 2025

16 ft car

4 nights at Mission Mtn Horse Ranch Retreat

There were great views and friendly dogs. Megan and Jay were very accommodating and responsive when I had any questions. I would stay here again in an instant!

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Olivia

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Mission Mtn Horse Ranch Retreat

Beautiful property with amazing views, very tranquil. Easy check in process & great communication

Camp out and enjoy this home away from home while you head to Glacier National Park or the Bison Range!

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Joey

July 2025

Tent

5 nights at The Montana Dream

The trailer worked well for me and my friend on our trip to the Under the Big Sky Music Festival and Glacier National Park as they were both 20 minutes or less away from the trailer. Tanya is great with any questions that you might have. She was very responsive and made sure any questions were answered.

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Chip

July 2025

28 ft toy hauler

12 nights at Mission Mtn Horse Ranch Retreat

Very quite, gracious hosts. You are at a high point overlooking the agricultural valley and at the foot of the mountains. Lots of wildlife and great sunrise and sunsets.

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Eve

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Mission Mtn Horse Ranch Retreat

Megan and Jay were wonderful hosts!! Even though we arrived much later than expected, they were so kind to welcome us and guide us to our private, peaceful campsite. We woke up next to donkeys and horses, also being greeted by Tom the hipcamp dog! We were surrounded by mountains by day, and glimpses of the milky way by night. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful campsite.

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Bonnie

June 2025

17 ft campervan

1 night at Mission Mtn Horse Ranch Retreat

Wow! This site far exceeded our expectations and made us wish we had more time to stay additional days. Don’t hesitate booking this site, it’ll be one of the best places you’ve ever stayed. Thanks Megan for sharing this paradise with us.