The best waterside campgrounds near Whitefish, Montana

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Top-rated campgrounds near Whitefish

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Top-rated campgrounds near Whitefish

1. Stillwater Getaway

94%

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11mi from Whitefish · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Family and pet friendly lakeside cabins, wall tents, and campsites. Come enjoy a true Montana experience at Stillwater Getaway, located 15 miles North of Whitefish on Lower Stillwater Lake bring your paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes to explore the lake. There is a bath house with showers and toilets and outhouses around the property as well. We have a shared Mess Hall with a full kitchen with a BBQ grill, coffee, and WiFi.

2. Flathead National Forest

79%

(26)

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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3. Live Deliberately

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811 sites · Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Camp on my mountain in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Bring who you want, and do what you want on 11 wooded, private and secluded acres. Mountain Bikes, and Pets are OK. No curfews, and no judgement.

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4. Kootenai National Forest

73%

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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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5. Lake Mary Ronan State Park

31 sites · Lake Mary Ronan, Montana

Discover serene Lake Mary Ronan, a haven for anglers and campers alike.

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6. Flathead Lake State Park - Yellow Bay Unit

5 sites · Bear Dance, Montana

Discover the serene beauty of Yellow Bay in Montana's Flathead Lake State Park.

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7. Lolo National Forest

92%

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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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Public campgrounds near Whitefish

Tally Lake Campground

10mi from Whitefish · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Moose Lake Campground

12mi from Whitefish · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Wurtz Cabin

14mi from Whitefish · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

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Big Creek Campground

14mi from Whitefish · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Ashley Lake North Campground

16mi from Whitefish · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

Star Meadows Guard Station

16mi from Whitefish · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Upper Stillwater Lake Campground

17mi from Whitefish · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

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Apgar Group Campground

18mi from Whitefish · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Glacier National Park

Logging Creek Campground

19mi from Whitefish · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Glacier National Park

95%

(47)

Fish Creek Campground

19mi from Whitefish · 173 sites · Tents, RVs · in Glacier National Park

Ashley Lake South Campground

19mi from Whitefish · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Flathead National Forest

95%

(14)

Quartz Creek Campground

20mi from Whitefish · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Glacier National Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jo

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Stillwater Getaway

Stillwater Getaway was easy to find and park near our stay. The Canteen made it easy to prepare meals and clean up. Our dogs enjoyed the lake and nearby trails. It was a wonderful respite for all

ken

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

Super friendly host and nice campsite. Bathroom is clean. Canvas tent can be little chilly at night so use an extra blanket.

Ankur

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

Great place to stay for the night while we were backpacking. Hosts were super nice. And a full kitchen for us to cook.

Jon

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

A great place to stay right on the water. The host, Ryan, was very helpful and very responsive. I came with a group of 5 and we had a fun stay.

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alyssa

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Stillwater Getaway

Loved the area and space for us to walk around with our dogs! We had a blast and will be back again!

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Mercedes

April 2025

3 nights at Stillwater Getaway

Owners were great! Always checked in with me to make sure everything was fine and the amenities were awesome. Everything you would need is available! The place itself was absolutely beautiful! Perfect stay!