Twenty-five miles north of Chester, Island Area sits along Lake Elwell's shoreline under Bureau of Reclamation management. The campground provides electric hookups for RVs along with drinking water and restroom facilities. Year-round access makes this spot available during Montana's shoulder seasons when many campgrounds close.
Campers can find additional options at Tiber Marina Campground less than half a mile away for those wanting different amenities or site configurations.
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Location
Public CampgroundIsland Area - Lake Elwell USBR is located in Montana
Coordinates
48.3307636 N
111.13559418 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
Verizon5GGood Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 38 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 36 min from Missoula, MT
- 3 hrs 59 min from Bozeman, MT
