Best Tent Camping near Divide, MT
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Best Tent Sites Near Divide, MT (33)
1. Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site
Glen, Montana3 Reviews•14 Photos•23 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Salmon Fly
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana2 Reviews•11 Photos•14 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Beaverhead National Forest Pettengill Campground
Wise River, Montana2 Reviews•7 Photos•10 SavesThis campground is named after an early homesteader, the "Wild Man of the Mountains" George Pettingill. His grave is nearby. He is widely admired in the area although he was somewhat of a hermit. The campground is located where the Wise River meets Pettengill Creek.
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
4. Pigeon Creek
Whitehall, Montana1 Review•6 Photos•19 SavesPigeon Creek Campground is located on the eastside of the Highland Mountain Range, approximately 20 miles east of Butte, MT. The campground has 6 units that will accomodate tents only. The road leading to the campground is narrow with sharp turns making it hard to pull a trailer to the site.
- Pets
- Tents
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
5. Maidenrock
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana2 Reviews•8 Photos•1 Save- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
7. Maidenrock FAS
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana1 Review•8 Photos•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
8. Jerry Creek Br Fish Access
Wise River, Montana1 Review•1 SaveA series of small recreation sites are located along a 73-mile stretch of the Big Hole River between Wisdom and Melrose. The river offers blue ribbon trout fishing and excellent float boating. Nine of the sites are managed by BLM. Beginning at Melrose and going west, the sites are: Maiden Rock I, Maiden Rock East, Divide Bridge, Divide Campground, Jerry Creek Bridge, Dickie Bridge, East Bank, Sawlog Creek, and Pintlar Creek. Facilities at Jerry Creek--boat ramp, restrooms, picnic tables, fire-rings, gravel parking and information kiosk
- Tents
9. East Bank Rec Site
Wise River, Montana1 Review•13 Photos•5 SavesA series of small recreation sites are located along a 73-mile stretch of the Big Hole River between Wisdom and Melrose. The river offers blue ribbon trout fishing and excellent float boating. Nine of the sites are managed by BLM. Beginning at Melrose and going west, the sites are: Maiden Rock I, Maiden Rock East, Divide Bridge, Divide Campground, Jerry Creek Bridge, Dickie Bridge, East Bank, Sawlog Creek, and Pintlar Creek.
Facilities:
Boat Ramp, Restrooms, Gravel Parking, Tables, Fire-rings and Information Kiosk
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Toilets
- Alcohol
10. Pipestone RV Park & Campground
Whitehall, Montana1 Review•1 Photo•8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Market
- WiFi
Recent Tent Reviews in Divide
318 Reviews of 33 Divide Campgrounds
Kyle D.
Guide
Dickie Bridge
Nice place to camp and fish.
We have always loved coming out here to camp. The mosquitoes can get pretty thick at times so be prepared.
TaraGuide
Maiden Rock Dispersed
Best Dispersed Camping
For a dispersed BLM camping area, this is lovely. Plenty of sites that each have a picnic table and long gravel spot to park an RV. There’s a cute little river and some interesting rock features. Close to the freeway so an excellent stop for a night spot.
Marne F.
Traveler
Barretts Station Park Campground
Barretts Park "Campground "
It's basically a park with 2 RV spots tucked in at the end that were taken. The rest of "camping" is free in the gravel lot. Water and pit toilets, picnic tables available. It was close to the freeway, so there was lots of road noise all night.
Kelda C.GuideMaiden Rock Dispersed
Great find!
This place looks like a paid campground, only free! All the spots have a picnic table, fire pit and bear box. The mountain views all all around you are gorgeous. Some other folks camping here went trout fishing - so that's an option. Only downside is that my dogs had some trouble walking on the gravel.
GPS: 45.702416, -112.736869
Tristan S.TravelerBarretts Station Park Campground
Easy Access Campsite
Stopped here on my way back home to Grand Teton. Super clean and large campsite with a few fire rings and an outhouse. A little noisy just because it’s right next to the interstate, but at night it’s fairly quiet.
Boyce B.Traveler
Revenue Flats
Beautiful spot!!
You need a reliable car/truck to get the campground, but it's a great view, and if you climb up to the Fishbowl, it is worth it! it's a great spot for hammocks as well. Overall great spot.👌
- KKenyonGuide
Beaverhead River RV Park
Older RV Park used to be a KOA
We stayed here twice this year, once going North and then headed South for home. First time they put us in a full hook-up that was to small so I asked for a bigger spot and because about 1/3rd of the spots were empty, they moved me. Owner was very friendly and willing to find us a better spot. Second time was on Sunday and the note on door put us in an even smaller full hook-up, despite me asking for a bigger site so I wouldn't have to unhook. This is one reason for only three stars. Office was closed and no one answered the phone or returned our call. The site was totally unacceptable. Even if I un-hooked there was not enough room to park the pick-up truck. Left several messages, no response. We moved to an empty water/electric only site and set up. An hour later another camper came in and said we were in their spot. We moved again to another spot hoping no one would claim it. Still no response from owner. I guess camp is unsupervised on Sunday. Maybe owner was out of town.
Second reason for only three stars: Camp is older and full hook-up sites are close to each other. I did not see any 50 amp, only 30 amp. The openings for dumping are a couple of inches below ground level and the kind you just point the hose down and put a few rocks over to hold it down. Gravel sites that are mostly level.
The Good: The water and electric only sites in the back (spots 28 to 36) of the park are long and spread out. I recommend if you can go without having sewer connection, the ones in back (spots 28 to 36) are the best to stay in. Don't get the ones in front. Big trees and lots of grass (but watch out for the gofer holes). Quiet and peaceful night.
Did not use their restrooms or showers or pool (may not have been open) so no comment. There is a dump site. Wifi was 17 mbs but slowed down in the evening. We use AT&T and got two bars of 5G.
kaitlyn L.
ScoutJerry Creek Br Fish Access
Parking lot
If you were self contained and just looking to get off the 15 for the night then it would work for ya. Otherwise it’s just a big boat parking lot for the river. Plus side it has an outhouse
Alyessa L.TravelerBarretts Station Park Campground
Easy to find. Lots of bugs!
Easy pull off, good amount of spots and not too busy! We stayed on the right were there are 2 spots away from the rest. Bugs are INTENSE though!
owen T.GuideMaiden Rock Dispersed
MAIDEN ROCK MINE
Blm camping on the big hole river, montana, free up to 16 days. About 15 spots. Boat ramp, fishing hiking fire pits, no wood available.
- MMaggie C.
Legend
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Nice!!
Was able to snag a primitive spot for one night. This campground isnt too far off I90 near 3 Forks, MT. No cell service (ATT) at the campground but 5g at the caverns. Hosts were super friendly and nice. I was in A7 which had a nice shade tree. Did not use the facilities so can’t speak to that. They had a guest speaker that night share about the bat population in MT. Very interesting!! Be sure to unhook and get to the caverns early in the morning to get a reservation to tour. We did the Paradise tour as my son is in a wheelchair. The classic tour looked super cool though!
Renee G.Guide
Flint Creek Campground
Awesome spot!
Great easy access spot! This area is free to use and is well maintained. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic bench. Also, each site has lots of space and decent privacy. Toilet, water, and food storage is provided. Lots of spots have creek access which is nice.
Lisa K.Traveler
Pintler Campground
Few spots on lovely remote lake
Pinter Lake is 10 miles from the main road hwy 43. The mostly gravel road is far from smooth with uncomfortable washboard feeling much of the route. Three spots are available, although people did make two ad how sites down by the river. Both were RVs. No water pump here, so must bring your own. The lake is lovely but covered for the most part with lily pads on the backside of the lake. A creek coming from the lake also is adjacent to campground. Because of its remote location, it seems many appreciate the quiet, so I wouldn’t recommend it for those who have noisy activities like ATVs. It’s buggy with only a slight breeze to keep flys away. Overall nice but remote with only one bathroom facility. Fairly clean but lots of flies.
- Lisa K.Traveler
Lodgepole Campground
Nice to be by the river
We had a lovely site that was close to the Wise River. Even with a full camp, the ambient sound of the river shielded the sounds of people talking or kids playing. The bathroom facilities were clean. Most campsites had some shade for either sitting or having a tent. Most people were in self sufficient RVs since there are not hookups. The campground also had a water pump with clean and very cold water.
Aly E.Guide
Racetrack Campground
Very secluded
So the road is gravel and pretty far with private property signs on both sides til you get there. Directions take you there with no problem. Two bathroom locations and spots along the creek. No wildlife while we was there. A few other campers but all spaced apart well so it was secluded. It is 15$ and you have a QR code to scan to pay, however there is ZERO signal there to get online to pay so we paid once we left and got back into town for the night we stayed.
- Lisa K.Traveler
Lowland Campground
Quiet spot with shade
We stayed four days here and it was great! From Wednesday through Friday, we basically had the entire place to ourselves. Even in July, the mornings and evenings were cool and pleasant. The camp has three clean toilets stocked with toilet paper, and a pump water fountain with clean and cold water to enjoy. Overall pleasant but ATV campers showed up Saturday, driving around the camp, but they were polite after quiet hours. Short trail in the campground, and about five miles from entrance was the Continental Divide Trail. We didn’t know about that until we were leaving, so we will come back to explore. 20 spaces. Will accommodate RV off grid, but no generators after 10 pm, which is good. So quiet at night!!
Adam K.Traveler
Galena Gulch
if you're small, skip the campground
Big rigs have a great space at the bottom of the hill... but if you're in a truck, van, etc., head on up the hill. The road is in great shape. There are some pullouts, but look for a road on the right (veer left at the private drive; you'll see a sign) and you'll find a great site with a fire ring and somewhat level ground. Chances are it'll be COVERED in cow poop, but hey. It's quiet, aside from the mooing of cows, and totally private. There's probably more up the road, too, I just didn't go further. Solitude.
- SStephanie G.Guide
Countryside RV Park
Lots of green grass!
This is a great place in Montana. Easy access. Right outside Dillon MT. We stayed here one night and then the the Lewis and Clark Limestone Cavern tour. It is about an hour. Camp ground is super clean and all the sites are very easy to access. Very nice hosts.
- SStephanie G.Guide
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Paradise tour
The Paradise tour was really easy and it was spectacular!
- KKevinScout
Racetrack Campground
Gem
Great sites by a stream,,,just beautiful.
- EEllis W.Scout
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Lake Camping
Carter Lake south shore. NIce pull through sites with electric. Dump station with easy access. Many sites on the lake and more with lake view. Many shaded sites. Boats allowed. Very pleasant experience.
- JJohn R.Legend
Beaverhead River RV Park
Unexpected and good.
Beautiful kept park. Lots of activities. Large dog park. Propane, laundry, store.
- llaurie W.Traveler
Copper Creek Campground
Small camp in NFS on a creek
Quiet busy on weekends NFS rules 14 day stay
Caleb J. B.Traveler
Stuart Mill Bay
Best private place on the lake
This site is one of the best sites if you want a bit of privacy. As with the rest of the Georgetown Lake sites, there are a number of people, but you have many options to try and limit contact.
- Kathleen S.Scout
Meadow Creek Dispersed Campground
Not for bigger rigs
Few sites, best suited for smaller campers. Beautiful area. OHV and horseback riding.
- mmark F.
RangerLewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Great location near the caves
Great hosts, clean and well maintained. They do have drop in non reservation sites, but recommend getting reservations as well as cave tour reservations on line In Advance. Walk in for the cave tours without reservations best between 9 and 11 am. Beware, it's a 2mi hike uphill from the campground of you don't want to drive your rv up the caves! Deer visited camp at night! Check weather report, strong winds and we had thunderstorms. Warm showers $3. (Cave tours not included in camp fee, dump is $5 also). Some hiking in area, but .. bears!
DS K.TravelerFlint Creek Campground
Quiet on the banks of flint creek
Very nice stop. Just a few others here on a weekend.
Guide to Divide
Tent camping near Divide, Montana offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the stunning natural beauty of the region, with various campgrounds catering to outdoor enthusiasts.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy fishing and relaxing by the river at the Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site, where you can set up camp right on the water's edge.
- Explore the scenic surroundings and take advantage of hiking trails at the Pettengill Campground, which is conveniently located near the Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.
- Experience the tranquility of the Salmon Fly, a small campground that offers easy access to fishing and peaceful river views.
Some prices for tent camping range from $6 to $18
- Camping at the Pettengill Campground is an affordable option at just $6 per night, making it a great choice for budget-conscious campers.
- The Salmon Fly charges $12 with a valid Montana fishing license, or $18 without, providing a reasonable rate for a riverside camping experience.
- At the Fishtrap Creek Montana FWP, you can enjoy camping for $12 with a fishing license, offering a great value for those looking to fish and camp.
Campground amenities to enhance your stay
- The Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site features picnic tables and fire rings at each site, perfect for evening gatherings and meals.
- At the Fishtrap Creek Montana FWP, you'll find level gravel parking pads and vault toilets, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.
- The Maidenrock FAS offers picnic tables and a BBQ grill, making it easy to enjoy outdoor cooking while soaking in the natural surroundings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Divide, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Divide, MT is Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site with a 4.7-star rating from 3 reviews.
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