Captain Clark
Reviewed May. 16, 2024

Hidden gem convenient location

Fortunately, there is good signage guiding you in here from the frontage road. If there wasn’t, one would almost feel as though they were driving onto someone’s property as opposed to public land.

I loved this place because it was close enough to I94 to feel convenient but far enough away that the noise from the freeway wasn’t bothersome although it’s so peaceful here, you can still hear the road. But you’re hearing it from a distance. It’s far from overpowering.

We were lucky enough to get the site under this truly massive tree that was likely here when captain clark was on his expedition. The pics don’t do justice to its size but use my camper for comparison. Haha

Sites are well spread apart. Fire rings and picnic tables at each. FYI, there is no place nearby to purchase firewood. Stop in Miles City or Billings on your way in depending on the direction you’re coming from if you need it.

You do have to have a MT Conservation License to stay here. They out of state variety that I had to purchase was $10 and is good for an entire year at this and any other location in the state that requires it. The good news is that the sign board at the campground has a QR code on it and I had three bars of Verizon to do it from the campsite.

No one ever came through to check if I had it, but one would have to understand that they do maintain these places to some degree and that maintenance has a cost.

We saw several geese. Heard several wild turkeys but never saw them. And we were greeted with an amazing sunrise right before we set out on our way.

Definitely recommend this place if you’re traveling I94. Would most definitely stay again.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Captain Clark by Kevin C., May 16, 2024