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Dominic
September 2025
43 ft fifth wheel
With pets
This is a great location with fantastic hosts. Bigfork has a ton of small town character, easy access to Glacier NP, and Tim was extremely helpful with a problem I had with my trailer! Will definitely stay here again next time I’m in the area.
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Eryc
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Super chill and cheap site that functions as an excellent base camp to all of the cool things around. Would recommend! Also, the shower is niiiice
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Vicki
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great stay -- Wonderful location. Peaceful and beautiful.
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Warren
September 2025
19 ft campervan
Very quiet and peaceful place and well equipped, plus a warm and helpful host, highly recommend!
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Shane
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Great place to stay. Clean, roomy, full hookups, property owners were very nice. Would definitley stay there again.
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Shane
September 2025
33 ft Class A
With pets
It was a beautiful spot close to lake that Wayne let us use along with his diving board, paddle boards and water trampoline. Wayne was very freindly and helpful. We had an amazing time and were only 1 hour away from glacier park.
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janet
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
We found Richard’s RV site just as expected from his pictures and description. It’s was very pleasant to have a place all to ourselves and an added bonus to be greeted by his beautiful friendly dogs. We sat at the picnic table just under the trees and enjoyed the view of the mountains. His place was just 20 minutes to the entrance of Glacier Natl park where we spent 3 days. And we were also able to enjoy restaurants and live music in Columbia Falls at a fine place suggested by Richard. We will definitely plan to stay here again next time we visit the area.
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Linda
September 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Site for our RV was perfect. We were attending a wedding nearby. It was easily go to Glacier National Park and Whitefish.
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John
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Wildiron Bigfork
Had a great stay in the Cabin at New Agrarian. Beautiful setting. Great hosts. Cabin has a great peaceful vibe. Plan to stay here again!
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Jake
September 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With pets
Wayne is an exceptional host, perfectly balancing checking on things to make sure everything is good, but giving campers their space as well. He is beyond generous with his space; we will be regulars to his site for sure!
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Ashton
September 2025
Tent
We absolutely loved this HipCamp! So peaceful and the most gorgeous view. Hot shower for rinsing off, and portable toilet on sight. Kind and accommodating host we will definitely be back if we visit Glacier again.
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Nancy
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
Upon entering Firefly Horse Co, we were greeted by the site of all the friendly goats, chickens, and HORSES! Julie's property was immaculate....each site set up with fire pits, picnic tables, and portable trailer with shower and toilets. Very Nice. The facilities were extremely well kept.
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nicola
August 2025
Tent
the host was so kind when welcoming us. the shower was warm. the site felt safe and the views were stunning. the fields were full of deer as well. 10/10
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Collin
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Cabins on Montana's Ocean
We stayed in both cabins and they were excellent! Felt like true lake cabins, no frills and fanciness. Also the lakefront access was amazing! Dock and beach access for the day and a beautiful fire pit at night. Would highly recommend!
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John
August 2025
Tent
Great stay. Perfectly located for the class I was taking. Plenty of hot water for showers, facilities were great and hosts were wonderful.
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Anthony
August 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Clean quite spot Richard was very nice and helpful in very good naborhood also there’s no sex offenders in his area
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Johna
August 2025
26 ft travel trailer
This place is absolutely beautiful. Quiet peaceful Richard is an amazing post you need anything he's right there communication is great I would definitely recommend his place he lives on site but just far enough away it's still very peaceful his dogs are very friendly thank you Richard for a great stay
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Jason
August 2025
Tent
Great place. Betsy is an awesome host. I stay here every year.
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Phaedra
August 2025
30 ft fifth wheel
Deer Park was surprisingly peaceful being conveniently located close to town and Glacier! The campsite was extremely clean and had all the amenities we could wish for! The full hook ups made it possible for us to have an extended stay. Meeting Richard, Rip, and Rosie (two sweet pups) was truly a pleasure.
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Aaron
August 2025
30 ft fifth wheel
Our stay at Richard’s Deer Park Campsite was fantastic! The grounds were clean, spacious, and very well maintained. From the moment we arrived, Richard’s two friendly dogs greeted us and even came by to visit during our stay — they got along great with our three dogs, which made it extra enjoyable. We also loved catching glimpses of his chickens and roosters, which added a unique and charming touch.
The location is perfect, with plenty of nearby trails for hiking and biking, as well as great fishing spots that we enjoyed throughout our stay. The full hookups Richard provided were an awesome accommodation for our 7-night visit and made an extended stay super comfortable.
Richard is an exceptional host — very accommodating, welcoming, and even kind enough to share his WiFi with us. We couldn’t have asked for a better camping experience. Highly recommend Richard’s Deer Park Campsite to anyone looking for a peaceful, dog-friendly, and well-kept place to stay!
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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!
79%
26 ratings · 13 reviews
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· August 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Lakeview Campground
Loved the river access
Britnee E.
2 reviews
August 2021
FYI no longer free but affordable! $10/day. First come first serve.
Jill J.
4 years on Hipcamp
November 2020
Please update your availability calendar as the campground is open somewhere around mid May to mid September. You have sites already fully booked for June. And reservations can only be made six months in advance on recreation.gov
Small campground ⛺️ with about 23 sites. Well maintained grounds and facilities by host. With easy access the the reservoir. With boundless hiking and recreational opportunities available in area.
Wess D.
5 years on Hipcamp
November 2020
Pets must be on a leash.
Wess D.
5 years on Hipcamp
November 2020
You are only allowed 8 people per campsite.
Wess D.
5 years on Hipcamp
September 2019
One of the best spots near Glacier if you're looking to lose the crowds. This place has a particularly nice look in early spring, as snow still covers the ground but the greens in the trees start to show. I'm sure I will be returning whenever I'm near Glacier next.
Emmett M.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2018
This is one of our top 5 campgrounds. There is also plenty of dispersed camping in the area for free. Our private, wooded site had an amazing view over the turquoise waters of the bay and the surrounding forested islands. We haven’t seen a body of water this beautiful since our 2014 road trip that included Banff and Jasper National Parks in Alberta, Canada.
Sara + Mike (.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2018
Rather than staying at the campgrounds before you get to Holland Lake, go all the way down to the trailhead, backpack in less than a mile and on the right (you may have to get your feet wet a bit but it’s worth the view and experience, you’ll see a little island on the right. Go down the steep trail leading down to the water cross some of the water and jump onto the island to set up camp. My husband and I did this in June. He fished while I read books in my eno. Got up super early the next morning to hike up to the Falls. Great place to camp!
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Brea G.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2018
Watch for deers the when going down the 8 miles from the highway, because they are numerous and will randomly jump out. Summertimes are busy so try to get there early afternoon on Fridays and you should be good throughout the week. This is a free campground!
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Brea G.
7 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2018
Best place I have camped, serene and quiet
Carrie L.
3 reviews
August 2017
I've lived in Montana for 6 years, and this place holds a special spot in my heart. It's one of those places on the list to bring people out when they visit. I almost don't want to tell you guys how awesome this place is! The mountain views are 5/5, the water is crystal clear, and somehow, some way, we had a whole section of beach completely to ourselves ON THE 4TH OF JULY! What?! Pretty epic, this place. There are lots of trails to hike, my favorite being up to Holland Falls. The view of the Mission Mountains is hard to beat! I've also had a couple bear encounters here, so bring bear spray and keep your food stuff locked up! I recommend bringing paddle boards, kayaks, or even a tube so you can float out in the water and admire the views.
Meredith B.
19 reviews
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· July 2017
Hike to the falls! If you're eager for more, carefully scramble to the upper falls into a lush, moss-covered oasis.
Fern T.
8 years on Hipcamp
December 2015
Red Meadow Lake Campground was a pleasant surprise we stumbled upon while exploring some backcountry roads. There are a few sites along the lakeshore and a few further back. We chose a site further back in the trees for privacy. You would think with the lake being somewhat off the grid that you'd have the place to yourself, but we met a few bikers, hunters and fishermen who made their camp there as well. It is a beautiful spot to chill out and could thoroughly be enjoyed with a canoe or raft as the water is crystal clear!
Meredith B.
19 reviews