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Best Campgrounds near Dagmar, MT

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Campgrounds in the Dagmar, Montana vicinity range from rustic state parks to developed RV facilities. Brush Lake State Park Campground provides sites for tents, RVs, and even glamping accommodations with boat-in access available from May through November. Other established facilities include Sheridan County Fairground and Rosewill RV Park in nearby Plentywood, offering electric hookups and varying amenities. Blacktail Dam in Zahl, North Dakota also falls within the regional camping area, providing additional options for cabin stays and tent camping. Most campgrounds in this northeastern Montana region are relatively small with limited site numbers.

Seasonal considerations significantly affect camping experiences near Dagmar. Many campgrounds like Brush Lake State Park operate with restricted seasons, typically closing by November due to harsh winter conditions. Limited reservations are available at most facilities, with some operating on a first-come basis, particularly after mid-September when hunting season begins. Facilities range from basic to moderate, with varying levels of amenities. Several locations offer electric hookups, but water, sewer, and shower availability differs significantly between campgrounds. "In September this small state park is overrun with hunters. I truck camp and left with my site reserved only to come back with another camper in my spot," noted one Brush Lake visitor in a review on The Dyrt.

Campers rate Snowden Bridge along the Missouri River particularly highly, citing excellent fishing access and wildlife viewing opportunities. While Brush Lake State Park receives mixed reviews, visitors appreciate its swimming opportunities in summer months. A reviewer on The Dyrt described it as having "a warm lake for swimming, boating, tubing, canoeing that is very near the campground." Several campgrounds in town settings like Bruegger Centennial Park provide convenient access to services while maintaining reasonable prices. RV parks throughout the region typically offer more consistent amenities, including water and electric hookups, while tent campers may find more appeal in the state park settings with greater natural surroundings. Sites with water proximity tend to be more popular and fill quickly during summer weekends.

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22 Reviews of 19 Dagmar Campgrounds

  • P
    Jul. 4, 2025

    Trenton Lake Recreation Area

    Very Basic, Looks to be Poorly Staffed

    In the main camping area, about 20 sites with generally level concrete pads, but close together with no screening between sites.  Several campsites had trailers but no occupants.  Camping area is across from the boat ramp to the lake, but does provide decent lake views.  Posted price of "full hook-up" was $35.  Hmmm.  Electricity, yes, but no sewer connection that we could find and (despite faucets) several signs declaring "non-potable water." Scattered picnic tables (no table at many sites).  Bathrooms locked and unavailable.  Some of this might have been sorted by staff members, but no one appeared from the time of our arrival till the time of our departure (pay envelopes and a slot).  Although June 30th, the place had the feeling of not being open for the season.

  • E
    Jun. 26, 2025

    Brush Lake State Park Campground

    No reservations after mid September

    In September this small state park is over run with hunters. I truck camp and left with my site reserved only to come back with another camper in my spot. Online reservation system would resolve any issues. Other camper claimed there was no site tag at site. It was there when I left in the flimsy clip provided.

  • Luckybreak R.
    Jun. 4, 2025

    Bruegger Centennial Park

    City park campground

    Free city campground with restrooms, water hydrant, dump station, and picnic tables. Residential area in town. Quiet neighborhood.

  • Teresa T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 19, 2025

    Blacktail Dam

    Cute

    I think for families this would be a nice place to spend a weekend. Everything was closed I'm here in April so I would have been the only camper had I stayed. But the bathrooms aren't open and the water is not on yet so we'll probably head over to a state park instead. But if you had small boats or wanted to fish it's very cute you can see the water from every campsite and pretty much can access the water from every campsite. Probably well used by the locals.

  • N
    Mar. 19, 2023

    American Legion Park

    American legion park

    This park is closed and has been some time.

  • Leah N.
    Jul. 5, 2022

    Blacktail Dam

    Nice Place

    All camp spots are right on the water, though most of them have cat tails and thick vegetation making it difficult to get to the water. Each site has electric that you share with your neighbor. They have a water station, dump station, showers that could use some attention, they have a nice playground for the kids, some picnic shelters, bathrooms and garbage cans. We stayed over the 4th so it was very busy but still enjoyable (coming from a family that prefers our solitude). There isn't a lot of water access for shore fishing and swimming is prohibited in most areas. There is a swimming beach about 1.5 miles from where we had camped which was pretty central to the grounds. It's not a big beach area so busy days it can be a little crowded. It is nice and sandy and great for the kiddos, though. All in all, the campground was nice and I would stay again!

  • n
    Sep. 16, 2021

    American Legion Park

    Nice looking place but locked and closed

    We arrived but the gate was locked. We walled to the camping spots and it looks like it would have been a great place to stay, covered tables, sites far apart, surreal flaring wells on the distant mountains. The water was really low. We stated outside the gate and had no issues.

  • B
    Sep. 8, 2021

    Fort Buford State Historic Site

    Fort Buford/Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers Confluence/Fort Union

    The CG is free. They want you to check in at the Confluence Visitor Center. The CG has tables, fire rings, and trash cans. Nobody has pulled in around us. Nothing better than free camping with solitude these days! We camped here in a 35 ft 5th wheel. Lots of great history with the old forts (Buford and Union) nearby. And the Confluence Visitor Center was good.

  • M. F.
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Brush Lake State Park Campground

    Warm lake, not crowded

    Went here deliberately because it is not extremely busy and has a warm lake for swimming, boating, tubing. Canoing that is very near the campground. Fantastic restaurant in Genora, ND about 5 miles away. Went in late July and flies were somewhat bothersome. But lake was so refreshing and this would make a perfect 1-2 day stop between many locations in MT and ND. 27 miles to Canadian Border. Went swimming every day I was there except one day when it was cool. 150 miles to Theodore Roosevelt National Park which was also great.

Guide to Dagmar

Camping near Dagmar, Montana offers outdoor access in the northeastern corner of the state where the prairie landscape meets seasonal weather extremes. Summer temperatures can reach the high 90s while winter brings subzero conditions, significantly impacting camping accessibility. Campgrounds in this region typically operate from May through September with limited services outside this window.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: Snowden Bridge provides direct access to the Missouri River with prime fishing spots. One camper noted, "This is my go to for overnights and day trips. Right along the Missouri River. Great fishing access, wooded and close to town."

Wildlife viewing: Blacktail Dam attracts various wildlife species around its shorelines. A reviewer mentioned, "All camp spots are right on the water, though most of them have cat tails and thick vegetation making it difficult to get to the water."

Boating access: Lakeside campgrounds typically offer boat ramp access during summer months. At Trenton Lake Recreation Area, visitors can access boat-in camping, though water conditions vary seasonally as one camper reported, "Cute spot to go fishing or boating, but I wouldn't camp here."

What campers like

Affordable pricing: Local municipal parks provide budget-friendly options. At Bruegger Centennial Park, a camper shared, "Free city campground with restrooms, water hydrant, dump station, and picnic tables. Residential area in town. Quiet neighborhood."

Convenience to services: Sheridan County Fairground offers proximity to town amenities. A visitor reported, "Nice little campground. Has electric and water. Just down from rest area in Plentywood MT. One of the nicest and at a reasonable price. $10."

Smaller crowd sizes: Many campgrounds in the Dagmar area remain less crowded than popular destinations elsewhere in Montana. A Brush Lake visitor commented, "Campground is set on top of hill overlooking Brush Lake which is a gem in itself. Campsites are spacious, but no trees for privacy or shade."

What you should know

Limited facilities: Most campgrounds offer basic amenities with minimal services. At Bruegger Centenial Park in Culbertson, a camper observed, "No designated sites but I set up a pop up in the parking lot and it worked great. Two blocks off of Hwy 2, restrooms available but not showers."

Seasonal closures: Many facilities close completely during winter months. At Trenton Lake Recreation Area, visitors encountered unexpected closures: "When we got to the end there was a closed sign. Appears they are flooding badly. Wish they would have had a sign at the train tracks considering the road only leads to the lake."

Variable water quality: Lakes and reservoirs in the region can experience water quality fluctuations. At Blacktail Dam, one visitor reported, "It's a smaller lake with housing all around it. Around the 4th of July can get super busy. They keep the facilities clean!"

Tips for camping with families

Swimming options: Blacktail Dam offers swimming areas suitable for children. A camper noted, "It is nice and sandy and great for the kiddos, though. All in all, the campground was nice and I would stay again!"

Playground facilities: Some campgrounds maintain play areas for children. A reviewer mentioned, "They have a nice playground for the kids, some picnic shelters, bathrooms and garbage cans."

Seasonal planning: Late July offers the most consistent warm weather for family lake activities. A camper at Brush Lake shared, "Went here deliberately because it is not extremely busy and has a warm lake for swimming, boating, tubing. Canoing that is very near the campground."

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Rosewill RV Park in Plentywood provides full hookups. A visitor reported, "Level sites, good water, 30 & 50 amp service & city sewer. TV is over the air, 6 ch, if the weather permits so bring a few DVD's."

Cell service limitations: Mobile coverage can be spotty throughout the region. One RVer at Rosewill warned, "A word of warning, unless you have Verizon or Nemont phone service your phone will not work!"

Site spacing: RV sites at most campgrounds offer minimal privacy between neighbors. A camper at Fox Run RV Park noted, "We stayed here while I was working we liked it alot."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular campground near Dagmar, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Dagmar, MT is Brush Lake State Park Campground with a 2.7-star rating from 3 reviews.

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