The Billings area offers multiple camping options across southeastern Montana at elevations ranging from 3,100 to 3,500 feet. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F while winter nights drop well below freezing. Most rv parks near Billings remain accessible year-round due to the relatively flat terrain, though summer camping requires advance planning due to high demand.
What to do
Fishing access: 1 mile from Riverside City Park leads to prime Yellowstone River spots. "The park is a good size with water and electricity, not sure of dumping. Showers and a boat ramp into the Yellowstone River. Plenty of commonplace and picnic areas and only about 3 minutes to the grocery store," notes a visitor to Riverside City Park.
Yellowstone River trails: Short walking paths connect campers to river views. "We followed a trail by the river and it led around a pond. It was short but away from everything," shares a camper from Billings KOA Holiday.
Historical sites: 20 minutes from Hardin to Little Bighorn battlefield. "Great location to Little Bighorn National Monument and Native/Custer history," explains a camper at Grandview Campground.
What campers like
Tent camping areas: Some parks offer dedicated spaces. "The tent lawn is incredibly well shaded, with many small trees covering almost every inch in shade. This alone makes this site the best rv tent site I've ever stayed at," reports a visitor to Mountain Range RV Park.
Wildlife viewing: Deer sightings are common near campgrounds. "Had two bucks stroll within 30 yards of the tent area," mentions someone staying at Yellowstone River RV Park & Campground.
Pet-friendly options: Many parks accommodate dogs with designated areas. "We travel with 2 dogs. Our pull through spot had a great view of the mountains behind the Yellowstone River which runs behind the campground," notes a camper at Billings KOA Holiday.
What you should know
Highway noise: Interstate proximity creates sound at many locations. "There is noise from the interstate, train, cows, etc. but if you travel you should be used to that," explains a camper at Mountain Range RV Park.
Full hookups: Most parks offer complete RV connections. "This park has very nice full hookups sites with trees and lawns, some tent only sites at the rear of the park, and several water & electric only sites that are very close together," details a visitor to Yellowstone River RV Park & Campground.
Varying reservation systems: Some parks have limited office hours. "Sign on office door indicated that the office would open at 9am, but by 11:30 am it had still not opened," reports one camper at Mountain Range RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Some parks provide access to swimming facilities. "Kids loved the pool. Bathrooms are single person and locked/gated. Sites are closer together but roomy," shares a visitor to Yellowstone River RV Park & Campground.
Recreation amenities: Look for parks with additional activities. "There are lots of activities - from mini-golf to dog park to river access," notes a camper about Billings KOA Holiday.
Grocery access: Convenient store locations near several parks. "Easy walk into town for groceries," mentions a visitor to Old West RV Park about nearby services.
Tips from RVers
Big rig accessibility: Most Billings RV parks accommodate large vehicles. "Very convenient off the highway and to town, also about 20 minutes to Little Big Horn. Full hookup sites have a gravel pad, some grass and a few trees," explains a reviewer at Grandview Campground.
Internet connectivity: Variable service quality across parks. "We had 4 bars each on both Verizon and T-Mobile, and the CG Wi-Fi clocked in at 26.5 Mbps down and 11.9 Mbps up, pretty solid for a small CG," notes someone staying at Old West RV Park.
Pull-through availability: Several rv parks in Billings Montana offer convenient sites. "We are in site #PT2 at $20 per night," shares a camper at Riverside City Park about their pull-through spot.
