Paddling, fishing, and swimming are the main draws at Chewing Blackbones Campground, which sits on the eastern shore of Lower St. Mary Lake in Babb, Montana, between the St. Mary and Many Glacier entrances to Glacier National Park. Canoes and kayaks are available to rent on-site, and the lake is accessible directly from camp. The water runs cold, but as Aaron L. notes, it's "doable for swimming if you can get acclimated." Wildlife sightings are common near the water. Kohl reports having "watched otters and loons in the lake" during a stay.
The campground is large and open, with sites spread across a grassy field. Several reviewers note that spacing between sites gives campers room to spread out, though the layout is exposed with little shade or privacy screening. Not all lakeside sites actually face the water. Campers who want a lake view should call ahead and request a specific site rather than relying on the online booking system, which has generated some confusion about site assignments and features.
Full hookups are available for RVs up to 60 feet, with electric, water, and sewer connections. WiFi is accessible near the office. The bathrooms have drawn consistent criticism across multiple seasons, with reviewers citing broken tiles, poor drainage, and limited ventilation in the showers. Portable toilets are also available on the grounds and were noted as a convenient supplement by at least one recent visitor. Fishing on Blackfeet tribal land requires a separate tribal permit in addition to a Montana state license.
Nearby alternatives include Leaning Tree Campground and Cabins LLC and Saint Mary Glacier Park KOA Kampground for those weighing options in the corridor. Chewing Blackbones operates June 1 through September 30, and reservations are accepted. Given reported site assignment issues, booking by phone and confirming site details directly with staff is worth the extra step.
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Map & DirectionsChewing Blackbones Campground is located in Montana near Babb
Coordinates
48.83001838 N
113.41860875 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 9 usersLast on 8/28/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 17 min from Great Falls, MT
- 3 hrs 7 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 54 min from Missoula, MT
- 5 hrs 24 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID






















