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Best Campgrounds near Bigfork, MT

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Campgrounds around Bigfork, Montana range from developed sites with amenities to rustic dispersed camping areas along Flathead Lake. Wayfarers State Park Campground provides waterfront access with tent and RV sites featuring picnic tables, fire rings, and restroom facilities. Several miles from town, Outback Montana RV Park & Campground offers full hookup options for RVs along with cabin accommodations. Rocky Mountain Hi Campground provides additional options with glamping facilities, while more primitive camping can be found along the Middle Fork Flathead River dispersed area near Columbia Falls.

The camping season generally runs from mid-May through mid-October, with most campgrounds closing during winter months due to snow and freezing conditions. Wayfarers State Park operates from March 15 to November 15, while West Shore Unit at Flathead Lake State Park remains open year-round for hardier campers. Reservations are strongly recommended during summer months when lakeside sites fill quickly. Many campgrounds feature potable water and restroom facilities during peak season, though services may be limited in spring and fall. "The last time we went, the flowers were in bloom and were amazing. Highly recommend this campground! I will be coming back again and again," noted one visitor about the seasonal beauty at Wayfarers.

Flathead Lake access represents a primary draw for campers in the Bigfork area, with multiple reviewers highlighting the lake views and water recreation opportunities. Sites at Wayfarers State Park offer direct paths to swimming areas and cliff overlooks with benches for enjoying sunsets over the water. Several campers mentioned the privacy of wooded sites despite proximity to town amenities. One reviewer described their experience: "This campground was fantastic and Flathead Lake is gorgeous. We had site 10 and it was private, quiet, spacious, and had a direct path down to both the swim beach/cove and the cliffs overlooking the lake with plenty of benches and nooks to find some serenity." Campers seeking more solitude may prefer the less developed options along forest roads or the Middle Fork Flathead River dispersed camping area, which offers free primitive camping with limited facilities.

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    1. Wayfarers State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    Bigfork, MT
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 837-4196

    "Very close to the beautiful town of Bigfork and great amenities, yet it feels tucked away. Right on Flathead lake, can’t beat the views!"

    "Flathead Lake, boat launch, nice views, short walk from campsites. Big Fork nice nearby small town with a theater, shops, and restaurants."

    2. West Shore Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

    18 Reviews
    Lakeside, MT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 844-3044

    $20 / night

    "West Shore State Park was a beautiful way to spend an afternoon after kayaking to Wild Horse Horse Island State Park nearby. The water was clear and the dogs throughly enjoyed splashing around."

    "On Flathead Lake with views of the lake. Choose loop B if you want electric. Loop A doesn't have electric and is closer to the highway. Good trails to the lake."

    3. Rocky Mountain Hi Campground

    16 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 755-9573

    $30 - $56 / night

    "Awesome location. Quiet. Montana views ..."

    "Grinnell Cabin is set on the eastern edge of the campground and on the edge of a beautiful meadow.

    The full moon rose over the meadow and the sunrise was magical the next morning."

    4. Honey's Place RV Spot

    7 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    10 miles
    +1 (406) 250-9856

    $55 / night

    "We brought our short RV and camped next to a horse corral.  Our two kids had a great time petting and feeding the two horses and riding bikes around the property. "

    "Grateful for the option to use electricity and have access to water. Would love to stay again if ever in the area!"

    5. Spruce Park On The River

    12 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 752-6321

    $52 / night

    "Sunsets, hot air balloons, massage on rivers edge (covid free). Staff is fabulous."

    "Very close to Glacier and amenities. Super friendly staff."

    6. Outback Montana RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    Bigfork, MT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 837-6973

    $18 - $140 / night

    "It was the cheapest option around the Flathead we could find and we were not disappointed! It was perfect for our needs that week."

    7. Swan Lake Campground

    10 Reviews
    Bigfork, MT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 752-7924

    $22 - $250 / night

    "Swan Lake Campground in the Flathead in National in Forest near Ferndale/Bigfork Mt is a beautiful wooded campground with lots of wooded private campground spots."

    "Short walk to day use and water access on Swan lake and 16 min to Bigfork, hour to West Glacier. The camp hosts were so nice and sold firewood for $6/bundle."

    8. Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed

    49 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    26 miles
    Website

    "It’s so close to the National Park entrance and a beautiful place to stay. The road is a bit bumpy getting down here but there’s plenty of room for tent camping and RVs. Be careful though!"

    "Perfect spot for camping outside the west entrance, about 25 minutes away. That road is a little rough coming in but it’s short and manageable, even saw a little Mazda make it in."

    9. West Glacier KOA Resort

    48 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5341

    "This is a big RV resort close to West Glacier town and park entrance. We came with our 25’ RV and reserved a tent pad site to ensure we were up against the edge of the resort."

    "9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana 

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park. "

    10. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5689

    $45 - $120 / night

    "Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite."

    "Great place tucked away from the road. Sites are smaller. Place was clear even the showers. Hot water in the morning not so much at night."

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  • Vinny A.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed

    Riverside Camping

    Very nice spot close to Glacier NP. As others have mentioned, the road getting in is very rough, but i made it up/down several times with my Promaster 2500 van with no issues, just got to be strategic about how you take the ruts. Awesome views of river. Road is a little noisy at times, but nothing to complain about. Plenty of other people camping there. Cell service was pretty good.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Emery Bay Campground

    Beautiful campground with excellent host

    We arrived mid September for 4 nights. Our site #21 is huge and private. Surrounded by large conifers with a large fiberglass topped picnic table that is easy to clean and fire pit. The vault toilets are within a short walking distance. Water spigot just across from the toilets provided lean potable water. Kevin the host is on top of his game, easy to find and very friendly and accommodating. Glacier National Park is about a 20 minute drive from there. Probably about 15 minutes from Corum and all of the essential services.

  • Rikky F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Apgar Campground — Glacier National Park

    Good campground but felt like the amenities were scare for the number of sites

    We visited the weekend after Labor Day and I'd say the campground was moderately busy, someone I ran into at Logan Pass said they weren't able to get a site there so it must have been full.

    I didn't research this campground as much as I should have. This is the largest campground on the west side, serving about 200 sites, and for some reason only has one shower building located on loop A. That building has exactly 2 showers. They're private, you can lock the door to go in, there's a bench outside of the shower portion, and while they seemed clean it wasn't as bougie as the showers at Canyon Campground in Yellowstone National Park. I never ended up trying the showers because after a long day, waiting to shower wasn't what I felt like and sometimes I was so tired I crawled into the tent after packing the food away and slept.

    According to something I read online, there is no where to wash your dishes. Dish washing is to be done at your site, and the grey water transported to the disposal area located in loop C. I had no deep desire to haul a bucket of water around or have it sloshing in the back of our car so thankfully we had backpack meals and the only thing we needed to clean was forks which were wiped off with a paper towel and called good. When we used some stuff on the Going to the Sun Road, I decided to walk over to C when we got back to camp. There was a door labeled "Wash Station" and there was soap and a sponge. There's nowhere to clean anything off, so I guess you still need to figure that out if you have a significant amount of bits and pieces left after your dinner. It seems odd to me though that the largest campground on the west side has so few amenities for such a large number of sites.

    The campsites are all kind of different. Like we have a huge Big Agnes Bunkhouse 6 and B 118 was a little inappropriate. I picked it so I only have myself to blame, but I recommend checking out any online views of the campsite you're thinking of just to make sure it vibes with your setup.

    The bathrooms seemed plentiful enough, although the one closest to us had no soap on either side (as confirmed by my gf). I highly recommend bringing your own soap, however you want to accomplish that.

    You can hear a train from camp, which didn't bother me but I know some people aren't fans. Everyone around us was pretty quiet for the most part, and we were a quick walk from the lake and the amphitheater. There's also a trail to Apgar Village and some nearby hiking trails (easy little walks, not hardcore hikes).

    I have Verizon and had one bar that just refused to do much for me unless it was like 2am. My gf has T Mobile and her phone worked great!

    Even though for the most part this is a good campground and it's worth going back to, I would explore other campgrounds if we 8 get to go back.

  • katherine W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed

    Beautiful spot, large and just outside Glacier

    Only about 5 miles off the main road we took out of Glacier. Easy to find and get to, we made it down here with a truck and Pacifica. Lots of wide open space for everyone to enjoy. Come here, you won’t regret it. It feel like a little community and safe

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2025

    Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed

    Lovely but busy

    It’s a great spot! The views in my opinion are so-so but glacier is a 30 min drive away so I can’t complain. There’s a bumpy road in but it’s very short, saw a lot of people with 20ft+ trailers make it in just fine. Big RVs might have a hard time as there is a couple big bumps to go over. There’s cell service (AT&T) and port-o-potties spread around.

    Like everyone else has said it is busy. A lot of people camp at the edge of the first open river front but there’s good spots if you go back in the trees.

    Only downside is the 3 day stay limit… but it doesn’t seem that rangers are coming around to enforce it.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Pike Creek dispersed

    Depends on the spot.

    Firstly, GPS will not take you to the correct spot. Go past Marias Pass and turn onto Pike Creek Rd (right across from Summit Mtn Lodge). The road has several really rough spots, namely deep potholes and large unavoidable dips. Most spot I saw were small pull offs on the road, but there are a few nice pull-through spots. It’s beautiful and quiet the further you get up the road. The spot I snagged was great, but I have the overall spot 3 stars because of the road, the majority of spots being not great, and having zero amenities (which is understandable).

Guide to Bigfork

Camping near Bigfork, Montana, offers a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With stunning scenery and a variety of campgrounds, you can find the perfect spot to relax and explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Glacier National Park is nearby, providing countless trails. One camper mentioned, “Glacier provides world-class hiking and scenery. Be bear prepared,” highlighting the need for caution while enjoying the trails.
  • Fishing: The lakes and rivers around Bigfork are great for fishing. A review noted, “The river is very fast for fishing; could maybe get away with fly fishing,” making it clear that anglers will find plenty of opportunities.
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds are close to water. One camper said, “The water is perfect to swim and at the time of our stay, very little mosquito activity,” which is a plus for those looking to cool off.

What campers like:

  • Scenic views: Campers rave about the beautiful surroundings. A review from Fish Creek Campground stated, “Scenery abounds, shaded private sites, directly on Lake McDonald,” showcasing the picturesque locations.
  • Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds offer a peaceful experience. One camper at Sprague Creek Campground mentioned, “The campground was quiet, clean, and not too cramped,” which is perfect for those wanting to escape the noise.
  • Friendly staff: Campers appreciate helpful campground hosts. A review from Glacier Campground said, “The owners were so friendly and accommodating,” making for a welcoming environment.

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds lack certain facilities. A camper at Apgar Campground noted, “The bathrooms don’t have soap and there is no dishwashing station,” so be prepared for that.
  • Reservations required: Many popular spots require reservations, especially during peak season. One camper advised, “Make sure you have your reservation passes for any road that you intend to travel,” emphasizing the importance of planning ahead.
  • Bear country: Wildlife encounters are common. A review from Fish Creek Campground warned, “This is in bear country and you should definitely take the precautions seriously,” so keep that in mind when camping.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose family-friendly campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities for kids. A review from West Glacier KOA Resort mentioned, “The grandkids loved the pool and the Gaga ball pit,” making it a great choice for families.
  • Plan activities: Keep kids entertained with nearby attractions. One camper suggested, “The cafe was cute and the drinks were delicious,” which can be a fun outing for families.
  • Safety first: Always be cautious about wildlife. A camper at Sprague Creek Campground reminded others, “Bring your bear spray and don’t interact with the wildlife!”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have size restrictions. A review from Glacier Campground mentioned, “Some of the sites would not be great for tents because of how tight they are,” so make sure your RV fits.
  • Look for hookups: If you need electricity, check for campgrounds that offer it. One camper at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast appreciated the “water and electric hookups if you need them.”
  • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds can be noisy. A review from West Glacier KOA Resort noted, “There was live music every evening,” which might not be ideal for everyone.

Camping near Bigfork, Montana, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Just remember to plan ahead and be prepared for the unique experiences each campground offers!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best campgrounds in Bigfork, Montana?

Bigfork, Montana offers excellent camping options with Wayfarers State Park Campground being a standout choice right on Flathead Lake with stunning views. It provides clean bathhouses, water access, and fire pits, all within a short distance to downtown Bigfork's shops, restaurants, and theater. Another excellent option is Swan Lake Campground, located about 16 minutes from Bigfork. This wooded campground offers spacious sites with paved pads, shade, and easy access to Swan Lake. Both locations serve as perfect base camps for exploring the Flathead Valley and Glacier National Park.

What camping options are available near Bigfork, Minnesota?

While the reviews focus on Montana, Bigfork, Minnesota offers several camping options in the northern wilderness region. Tally Lake Campground represents the type of experience available with clean facilities, hiking trails, and water recreation opportunities. For RV travelers, options similar to Outback Montana RV Park and Campground provide full hookups and amenities. Minnesota's Bigfork area offers a mix of state forest campgrounds, lakeside camping, and private RV parks within the scenic wilderness of northern Minnesota.

How do I find the nearest campgrounds to Bigfork?

To find campgrounds near Bigfork, The Dyrt app and website allow you to search by location and filter results based on your preferences (tent, RV, cabin, etc.). For Bigfork, Montana area, consider Yellow Bay State Park Campground on Flathead Lake or Mcgregor Lakes RV for RV accommodations. Most campgrounds are within a 30-minute drive of town. For the best experience, check availability and make reservations in advance, especially during peak summer season (June-August) when Flathead Valley campgrounds fill quickly.

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