Camping in Montana
Discover 39 state parks offering camping in Montana
🏕️ Camping in Montana State Parks at a Glance
- Reservation fee: $10 per individual campsite reserved (nonrefundable, nontransferable); $10 service fee for modifications
- RV hookups: Electric campsites at select parks (Beavertail Hill, Black Sandy, Brush Lake, Cooney, Finley Point, Lewis & Clark Caverns, Logan, Placid Lake, Salmon Lake, Tongue River Reservoir, West Shore); most sites primitive/no-hookup
- Pets: Pets allowed in most parks; must be leashed (leash max 8 ft) and not left unattended; prohibited at certain sites (Lewis & Clark Caverns, Frenchtown Pond, Wild Horse Island, Smith River floats, seasonal Spring Meadow Lake)
- Firewood: Not specified on the official FWP fees page; campfires permitted only in designated areas; no published statewide out-of-state firewood ban confirmed
- Good to know: Unusually short 3-month booking window; multi-night reservations booked exactly at the 3-month mark are 'frozen' for 12 days before confirming. Nonresident day-use/vehicle fees differ from residents.
Official agency: Montana State Parks (Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks - FWP)
Booking windows, fees and rules shown as of June 2026 and change periodically — always confirm current details on the official reservation portal above before booking.
Montana State Parks with Camping
Ackley Lake State Park
Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park
Bannack State Park
Beaverhead Rock State Park
Beavertail Hill State Park
Big Arm State Park
Black Sandy State Park
Brush Lake State Park
Chief Plenty Coups State Park
Cooney State Park
Finley Point State Park
Fish Creek State Park
Flathead Lake State Park
Giant Springs State Park
Granite Ghost Town State Park
Greycliff Prairie Dog Town State Park
Judith Landing State Park
Lake Mary Ronan State Park
Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Logan State Park
Lost Creek State Park
Makoshika State Park
Marias River State Park
Medicine Rocks State Park
Missouri Headwaters State Park
Painted Rocks State Park
Placid Lake State Park
Rosebud Battlefield State Park
Salmon Lake State Park
Sluice Boxes State Park
Smith River State Park
Spring Meadow Lake State Park
Thompson Chain of Lakes SP
Thompson Falls State Park
Tongue River Reservoir State Park
Wayfarers State Park
West Shore State Park
Whitefish Lake State Park
Yellow Bay State Park
Other Places with Camping in Montana (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Montana’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
❓ Camping in Montana — FAQ
How far ahead can I book Montana state park campsites?
You can reserve Montana state park campsites 3 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Booking windows change periodically, so confirm on the official reservation portal before planning. (As of June 2026.)
How much does camping cost in Montana state parks?
Nightly campsite fees in Montana state parks typically run $4–$34, depending on site type (tent vs. RV/full-hookup), season and residency. Exact rates are shown at booking.
How long can I stay at a Montana state park campground?
The maximum stay is 7 nights in any 30-day period. Confirm current limits with the official agency before your trip.