At $20 per night with electric hookups, Chief Joseph City Park in Harlowton, Montana gives RV travelers a functional stopover with level, asphalt pull-through sites long enough to accommodate rigs up to 45 feet. The campground has 20 pull-through sites with 30/50 amp service, though water and sewer hookups are not available at the pads. A water hydrant and dumpster are located nearby within the campground. Tent campers have dedicated sites with tables and fire pits, and additional flat ground is available for those who don't need a fire ring.
The park sits along a river, and several reviewers note the fishing access as a reason to linger. A small log cabin on-site sells firewood, and each site includes a picnic table. The campground shares grounds with a rodeo arena, a large playground, volleyball courts, and a soccer field, so weekend stays may coincide with events at the adjacent fairgrounds. As Denise W. notes, "the bathrooms are clean and have flushing toilets," though no showers are available on-site.
The park operates first-come, first-served. Reviewers report good availability on weekdays and in shoulder months like October, though weekend crowds tied to rodeo events can fill sites faster. The nearest grocery store is in Harlowton itself. Campers passing through the region who want to compare nearby options can look at Chief Joseph Campground just to the west or the Harlowton Rest Area Hwy 191 & 12 about a mile east. Arriving before late afternoon on busy weekends is advisable.
Description
Chief Joseph Park is located in Harlowton in central Montana. Groceries, restaurants, museums, gas stations, a municipal swimming pool, and 7 churches are within a 1-mile radius. Tent sites and RV sites with electricity are available. A playground, fishing pond, and picnic areas with grills are on site.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChief Joseph City Park is located in Montana near Shawmut
Public CampgroundDirections
From jct of Central & US 12: Go W on US 12, 4 blocks & turn left.
Address
3rd St SW
Harlowton, MT 59036
Coordinates
46.43500054 N
109.836 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 8/19/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 28 usersLast on 8/19/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/19/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 8/19/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 28 usersLast on 8/19/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 8/19/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Billings, MT
- 1 hr 33 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 59 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs from Helena, MT
