Spring, and Memorial Day weekend, in particular, tends to kick off camping season in Montana, and we couldn’t be happier. If you’re ready to hang out around the campfire and sleep under the stars (or in an RV, if that’s more your style), you could head to one of the Treasure State’s most popular campgrounds… or you could go a little off the beaten path. Here are a few secluded campgrounds in Montana that even many Montanans may have never heard of.

1. Fish Creek Campground, Glacier National Park

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Fish Creek Campground may be the second largest campground at Glacier National Park, but it's just enough off the beaten path that many Montanans don't know it exists. This is why it's one of our favorite places to go camping in western Montana. You'll find it near West Glacier, about four miles northwest of the west park entrance. Address: Fish Creek Campground Road, West Glacier, MT, 59936

2. Kintla Lake Campground, Glacier National Park

Kintla Lake, Montana 59928, USA
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Quiet and secluded Kintla Lake Campground sits just 40 miles from the Canadian border. It's not easy to reach, meaning it's rarely crowded, and the lake views are amazing. It's easily among the best campgrounds in Montana, and once you visit, you'll understand why!

3. Goose Bay Marina & Campground, Townsend

Goose Bay Marina & Campground, 300 Goose Bay Ln, Townsend, MT 59644, USA
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Situated along the eastern shore of the Canyon Ferry Reservoir near Townsend, Goose Bay Marina and Campground offers picnic sites with amazing views as well as full hook-ups and an onsite convenience store. The marina makes it a convenient camping spot for boaters.

Address: 300 Goose Bay Lane, Townsend, MT, 59644

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4. Tally Lake Campground, near Whitefish

Tally Lake Campground, Tally Lake Campground Rd, Whitefish, MT 59937, USA
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Tally Lake is the second deepest lake in Montana, and it's also extremely beautiful. Tally Lake Campground sits right on the shore, about 17 miles northwest of Whitefish. You'll have your choice of 40 sites, plus a quiet beach, fire rings, and picnic tables. And you'll definitely want to bring your kayak or canoe -- and hiking boots, because the trails here are amazing!

Address: Tally Lake Road, Whitefish, MT, 59937

5. Tuchuck Campground, Flathead National Forest

Tuchuck Campground, NF-114, Eureka, MT 59917, USA
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Located about 50 miles north of Columbia Falls, this remote campground requires quite a drive to reach. There are only seven designated campsites here, so it's safe to say you won't see a crowd.

6. Red Cliff Campground, Big Sky

Red Cliff Campground, 41120 US-191, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730, USA
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The Gallatin National Forest is incredibly scenic (and enormous). This campground has 63 sites and plenty of perfect picnic areas, but it's spacious enough that you'll feel like you're alone.

Address: 41120 US-191, Gallatin Gateway, MT, 59730

Living in Montana means loving the great outdoors, and these incredible campgrounds in Montana offer some of the best opportunities to get out and experience it. If secluded camping spots aren’t your favorite way to experience nature, these weekend getaways in Montana will be more appealing.

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What Montana parks offer camping?

Experience the splendor of the Treasure State when you pitch a tent at these Montana State Parks that offer camping:

  • Whitefish Lake State Park 
  • Beavertail Hill State Park
  • Salmon Lake State Park
  • Flathead Lake State Park - West Shore
  • Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
  • Placid Lake State Park
  • Lake Mary Ronan State Park

 

What are the best state parks to visit in Montana?

Montana is home to some of the most beautiful natural treasures on Earth. Not only does it have the Crown Jewel of the Continent, Glacier National Park, but it’s full of beautiful state parks that offer something for everyone. Plan to visit these best state parks in Montana, which highlight the incredible geological diversity of the Treasure State. Bonus: many of these beautiful places in Montana have campgrounds, too!

  • Pictograph Cave State Park, Billings. Pictograph Cave State Park has been a designated National Historic Landmark since 1964 because of its archaeological significance. Prehistoric hunters who camped in Pictograph Cave left behind rock paintings dating back to 2,000 years old. Visitors can hike, view the rock paintings, picnic or explore the Interpretive Display and Gift Shop.
  • Brush Lake State Park, Dagmar. White, sandy beaches in Montana? Brush Lake State Park is something you have to see to believe. You can go swimming or boating in Brush Lake, though there are no fish due to the mineral make-up of the water.
  • Hell Creek State Park, Jordan. Come for the water sports, stay for the scenery. Located on the Hell Creek Arm of Fort Peck Lake, Hell Creek State Park has all the amenities a camper could need. The lake also has great walleye fishing.
  • Painted Rocks State Park, Darby. The Bitterroot Mountains are gorgeous, and Painted Rocks State Park is exceptionally stunning. Take a break from reality this summer and enjoy boating, fishing, hiking and camping in a scenic setting. Painted Rocks got its name from the green, orange and yellow lichens that cover the rock walls of the cliffs.
  • Giant Springs State Park, Great Falls. Giant Springs was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805 and is home to one of the largest freshwater springs in the country as well as the world’s shortest river, the Roe River. It’s a beautiful place to enjoy a picnic and a walk.

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