Muchwater Recreation Area, near Thompson Falls, Montana, is a fantastic location for those looking to immerse themselves in nature without the fuss of modern amenities. This area is perfect for tent and RV camping, with fire pits ready for your evening gatherings and a peaceful river nearby for fishing or swimming.

Visitors rave about the spaciousness of the sites, allowing for a comfortable distance from fellow campers. One camper mentioned, “It was cool to see and hear the trains go by,” adding a unique charm to the experience. The lack of cell service means you can truly disconnect and enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors.

For those who love hiking, the surrounding trails offer great opportunities to explore the beautiful landscape. Plus, the pet-friendly environment means you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure. Just remember to pack your own drinking water and firewood, as those aren’t provided on-site.

With stunning views and a laid-back vibe, Muchwater Recreation Area is a great choice for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, you’ll find plenty of reasons to come back.

Muchwater Recreation Area

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The Best Camping Near Paradise, Montana

This is a wonderful camping area right off of quiet rt 56 along the Clark Fork river. I only saw one other van there. It’s a nicely maintained gravel road to the campsites and there are two tracks that give you access to the river. I didn’t get any Verizon service here, however.

Beautiful quiet and cozy!

This is by far one of my favorite camping spots. Dispersed. Pet friendly. Quiet. Plenty of space between you and other campers. A river right by you. What more could you want?
Oh and it’s right by a hot springs resort, in case you want to take a dip while you’re camping. 

Peacefulness by the river

This place is incredible! Wish we came sooner. Stunning views, several sites to choose from, some have access to the river. The road conditions are wonderful—towed a 20 ft trailer. Some spots are more open to use Starlink. Highly recommend this site. There are a few bathrooms which are very clean 

Amazing camping

stayed in site 1 first campsite on your right-hand side, big rig friendly plenty of room for our set up 70+ ft RV and trailer short walk to the river. quiet, clean and plenty of space between camps. it was cool to see and hear the trains go by.  will definitely be back.

a beautiful place to stay on the river

Found a great spot - level with access down to the river. Fire pit. So peaceful. No service with Verizon. A little buggy. 

Treasure oasis

Muchwater has earned a top spot for my camping areas. There’s a river nearby that’s great for fishing or swimming. The campgrounds has fire pits ready to go and well maintained. There’s plenty of space between you and your neighbor. And it’s dog friendly. Oh and the hiking is pretty good too. 

Muchwater Montana

This was a great stay right on the river with night sites and a vault toilet. Only issues I had was the train across the river runs throughout the night and it sounds like it’s coming right through your tent 

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