Campgrounds in Montana
Montana has 364 campgrounds in the Camphive database, from free dispersed and BLM camping to developed state park and national forest sites. The highest-rated spots are listed below by Vistas score, Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating. Every listing links to a full page with location, fees, and details.
Camping on a budget? See the 40 free camping spots in Montana. Looking for a site for a larger party? See the 11 group campgrounds in Montana.
Of the 40 top-rated spots listed below, 38 are free and 40 score 8 or higher on the Vistas scenic scale.
Top campgrounds in Montana
- MANY GLACIER CAMPGROUND — MANY GLACIER CAMPGROUND · Free · Vistas 9.8
- Glacier NP - Many Glacier — MT - Babb · $23/night · Vistas 9.5
- APGAR GROUP SITES — APGAR GROUP SITES · Vistas 9.4
- UP UP LOOKOUT — UP UP LOOKOUT · Vistas 9.3
- Two Medicine Campground — Two Medicine Campground · Vistas 9.3
- MISSION LOOKOUT — MISSION LOOKOUT · Vistas 9.3
- SEX PEAK. LOOKOUT RENTAL — SEX PEAK. LOOKOUT RENTAL · Vistas 9.2
- Avalanche Campground — Avalanche Campground · Vistas 9
- Gardiner District — Gardiner District · Vistas 9
- GARNET MOUNTAIN FIRE LOOKOUT — GARNET MOUNTAIN FIRE LOOKOUT · Vistas 9
- ST. MARY CAMPGROUND — ST. MARY CAMPGROUND · Vistas 9
- GIRD POINT — GIRD POINT · Vistas 9
- FORD CABIN — FORD CABIN · Vistas 9
- CHALLENGE CABIN — CHALLENGE CABIN · Vistas 8.9
- RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND (MT) — RIVERSIDE CAMPGROUND (MT) · Vistas 8.8
- MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT — MINTON PEAK LOOKOUT · Vistas 8.8
- MCGREGOR LAKE CAMPGROUND — MCGREGOR LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.8
- Gallatin Canyon, Hwy 191 & Big Sky — Gallatin Canyon, Hwy 191 & Big Sky · Vistas 8.8
- Lost Johnny Campground — Lost Johnny Campground · Vistas 8.8
- NORTH DICKEY LAKE — NORTH DICKEY LAKE · Vistas 8.7
- SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND — SWAN LAKE CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.7
- MCGUIRE MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL — MCGUIRE MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL · Vistas 8.7
- LOST JOHNNY POINT CAMPGROUND — LOST JOHNNY POINT CAMPGROUND · Vistas 8.7
- Beartooth RD — Beartooth RD · Vistas 8.7
- WEBB MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL — WEBB MTN. LOOKOUT RENTAL · Vistas 8.7
- HORNET LOOKOUT — HORNET LOOKOUT · Vistas 8.7
- BEN ROVER CABIN — BEN ROVER CABIN · Vistas 8.7
- Devil's Corkscrew Campground — Devil's Corkscrew Campground · Vistas 8.6
- MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE — MT. BALDY-BUCKHORN RIDGE · Vistas 8.6
- LAKE INEZ POINT 6 (GROUP CAMP SITE) — LAKE INEZ POINT 6 (GROUP CAMP SITE) · Vistas 8.5
- Glacier NP - Two Medicine — MT - East Glacier · $20/night · Vistas 8.5
- SCHNAUS CABIN — SCHNAUS CABIN · Vistas 8.5
- Sprague Creek Campground — Sprague Creek Campground · Free · Vistas 8.5
- Yellowstone District — Yellowstone District · Vistas 8.5
- Rocky Mountain Range — Rocky Mountain Range · Vistas 8.5
- Big Therriault Lake Campground — Big Therriault Lake Campground · Vistas 8.5
- Riverside Boating Site — Riverside Boating Site · Vistas 8.5
- Graves Creek — Graves Creek · Vistas 8.5
- Lake Alva Campground — Lake Alva Campground · Free · Vistas 8.4
- BLACK BUTTE CABIN — BLACK BUTTE CABIN · Vistas 8.4
Open the interactive Montana camping map on Camphive to browse all 364 spots with filters for free camping, RV access, and scenic ratings.
Montana camping FAQ
Are there free campgrounds in Montana?
Yes, many primitive and dispersed sites in Montana are free; developed campgrounds typically charge a nightly fee. Check each listing for current fees.
What is the Vistas score?
Vistas is Camphive's 1–10 scenic rating for every campground, based on the surrounding landscape. Spots rated 8 or higher are exceptional; this page lists Montana's top-rated camping first.
Do campgrounds in Montana require reservations?
Developed state park and national forest campgrounds often do, especially in summer. Dispersed and most BLM sites are first-come, first-served with no fee. Each listing links to a detail page with what's known about fees and access.
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