Best Tent Camping near Colstrip, MT
Tent camping options around Colstrip, Montana include several rustic sites along the Yellowstone River. Far West on the Yellowstone River offers approximately 10 tent sites with drive-in access, while Grant Marsh provides more primitive camping opportunities near Hardin, about 45 miles southwest of Colstrip. Myers Bridge and BLM Howrey Island Recreation Area near Hysham also provide tent camping options with varying levels of accessibility.
Most tent campgrounds in the region have basic amenities with few services. Grant Marsh has vault toilets but no running water, and campers should bring all necessary supplies including drinking water. Far West on the Yellowstone features fire pits and picnic tables, with a vault toilet described as "in good condition." Myers Bridge has limited facilities with fire pits available but the pit toilet is located far from the camping area. Many sites lack cell service, with a review noting "no cellular service whatsoever" at Grant Marsh. The terrain typically consists of natural surfaces with minimal development.
The camping experience around Colstrip offers solitude and river access. Tent sites at Far West on the Yellowstone provide a "quiet and well kept" environment according to reviews, with maintained grounds including cut grass. Myers Bridge offers opportunities for boondocking with a 1.5-mile trail around an island, though rocks are scattered throughout the area due to past flooding. At Grant Marsh, campers can enjoy "a beautiful and serene location" with limited spots directly on the Big Horn River. Sites generally accommodate smaller setups, with a reviewer noting limited space for larger configurations at Grant Marsh: "Only about seven or eight pull-in sites and not very large."