Best Campgrounds near Milltown, MT

Camping near Milltown, Montana encompasses a range of options situated between the Clark Fork River and surrounding mountain landscapes. The area features several established campgrounds, including Beavertail Hill State Park Campground about 30 minutes east of Missoula and Turah RV Park in nearby Clinton. Visitors can choose from full-service RV parks with hookups, more rustic state park camping, and fishing access sites along local waterways. Many campgrounds in the region provide access to blue ribbon trout streams, making this area particularly appealing to anglers. As one camper noted about nearby Beavertail Hill, "The mountains surround the campground with a small river that runs next to it. The campground is clean and the campsites have plenty of room."

Most developed campgrounds in the Milltown area operate seasonally from May through October, though some RV parks like Missoula KOA Holiday and Jim & Mary's RV Park remain open year-round. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-90°F during the day, while nights can cool significantly. Fire restrictions are common during late summer months when conditions become dry. Many fishing access sites operated by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks have reduced fees for Montana residents with fishing licenses. Cell service is generally reliable near town but becomes spotty in more remote areas. Visitors should check current road conditions when accessing campgrounds off main highways, especially during spring runoff or after heavy rains.

The camping experience varies significantly between the more developed sites near Missoula and the primitive options along waterways. RV parks like Missoula KOA and Granite Peak RV Resort cater to travelers seeking full hookups and amenities, while fishing access sites such as Chief Looking Glass and Thibodeau offer more basic facilities with vault toilets and limited services. Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground provides a middle ground with both RV sites and tent camping options. According to reviews, many fishing access sites are "first come, first served" with no reservations accepted. Campers visiting during peak summer months should make reservations where possible or arrive early at first-come sites, particularly on weekends when locals and tourists alike seek outdoor recreation opportunities.

Best Camping Sites Near Milltown, Montana (136)

    1. Missoula KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Missoula, MT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 549-0881

    $75 - $192 / night

    "Great friendly and clean place to stay in Missoula Montana!"

    "This KOA is conveniently located for a quick overnight stop. We were passing through Montana and needed a full hookup site to rest and recharge before another long day of driving."

    2. Jim & Mary's RV Park

    24 Reviews
    Frenchtown, MT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 549-4416

    "Lots of shade to keep cool during the hot Montana summer. We wish we would have stayed a few more nights."

    "The pull through sites on the outer edge do not but others inside do. The laundry and bathhouse was very nice and clean. $2.00 per load to wash."

    3. Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 542-5561

    $20 - $26 / night

    "We had been staying at different sites as we traveled to Montana from Iowa and this one was a favorite!. We will make it a point to stay there again when coming  out west."

    "The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful. There are 2 Tipi sites you can rent as well."

    4. Granite Peak RV Resort

    13 Reviews
    Frenchtown, MT
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 543-9400

    $40 - $150 / night

    "We were in a site along the outside, and our site was rather short, it fit our 174BH, but there was not much room to spare and we had to back it all the way in. "

    5. Yellowrock Campground

    12 Reviews
    Lolo, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 273-0141

    $27 - $47 / night

    "Full hook-ups are available, and it's close to everything yet nestled in the forest."

    "Can walk to the river. Two Porto ponies nearby. On main bathhouse. Cold washers. Medium 5G. $27/night"

    6. Chief Looking Glass Campground

    14 Reviews
    Florence, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    $6 - $18 / night

    "We got a nice spot next to the river. It was really relaxing. There’s two pit toilets and 1 water pump near the entrance. It’s first come first serve."

    "Entry fee is $12 per camp and gate closes to get back in at 10pm

    I have camped here multiple times by tent and always enjoyed my stay."

    7. Johnsrud Park FAS

    6 Reviews
    Bonner, MT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 542-5500

    "The sites are nice and fairly well dispersed with lots of trees and foliage near the water. The park is a common pull out spot for boaters and tubers who run the Blackfoot."

    8. Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground

    8 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 825-3183

    $40 - $100 / night

    "Beautiful location, classic Montana with trees mountains and rivers! Great restaurant on site. Campsites are the reason for not giving 5 stars. Very tight and not great space for maneuverability."

    "They ran our dogs around and tired them out."

    9. Turah RV Park and Store

    2 Reviews
    Bonner, MT
    5 miles
    +1 (406) 258-9773

    $25 - $55 / night

    "Quiet, tree-lined location. Friendly people. Bathroom and laundry rooms clean and functional."

    10. Blue Mountain Forest Rd 365 - Dispersed

    7 Reviews
    Lolo, MT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 329-3814

    "On my drive up I did not see any established distributed campsites. However there are some turn offs that you could park at. This area would probably not be ideal for RVs."

    "Drive another mile or so until a corner then take a trail on the side. (Only in a truck). Awesome sunset spot and no one bothered me"

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Recent Reviews near Milltown, MT

587 Reviews of 136 Milltown Campgrounds


  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Holland Lake Picnic Site

    Heaven on Earth

    Embarrassing to say that I’m pushing 50 and this is my first time visiting Holland Lake. OMG! This place is gorgeous. I have taken some strolls on nearby paths and there are so many hidden gems of lakeside spots to enjoy the scenery. It is a very mellow weekend and wx has been cool and rainy. I could spend weeks here. I’m on the Bayview loop and they’ve locked up the bathrooms and put porta potties instead. Sign says it closed for the season in a few days 10/7. The other loops they’ve kept the bathrooms open oddly enough. I was not expecting to get service but T-Mobile I have 1 bar and sometimes I get 5G. Around the lake I’ve seen 3 bars of service. There are zero complaints. Quite a few spots show reserved and nobody showed up likely b/c of the wx but that’s still garbage to hold up a spot out of selfish greed. I’m so glad I came and I am so excited to visit with my family in the summer. There are a decent amount of walk up sites that imo should be reservable for $100nt they are so epic.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Petty Creek Road Dispersed Camping

    Basic and easy

    It is RIGHT off the road, I missed it coming back from town (having been to the site once already). Any vehicle (cars too) can get to the 3 or 4 sites. Turn around may be iffy. Depending on your skills and the size.

    All sites are close together, though we are here by ourselves. You can hear I90 in the background, but we slept in our car and it didn’t bother either of us. Saw deer so far.

    It’s tucked in a valley, so no awesome views. This is a spot for ease and convenience, it got 4 stars for that. Lost the 5th for no view.

  • L
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Johnsrud Park FAS

    Day Use Area- No overnight

    Beautiful boat ramp and very large day use area. Plenty of river access for fishing and boat ramp access. Plentiful parking, pit toilets, and a large group day site with picnic tables. Only saw 2 other humans while I visited.

  • yThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Jim & Mary's RV Park

    Lovely, manicured RV Park

    This rv park is serene and beautiful. Whoever takes care of the grounds is meticulous and has two green thumbs. I felt safe which is of utmost important to me. The staff was welcoming and efficient. Would stay here again any time.

    My spot is right by the road and there is road noise but for the most part, it was fine.

    There’s plenty of spaces far from the road that i am sure wouldn’t hear this at all.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Richmond Marshall hookup trail dispersed campsite

    Logging Logging Spur MTN view

    Acesss logging road in good shape. Narrow in places . Fire ring at the edge of the embankment. Tight place to turn around. Can hear a creek deep in the gorge. Only saw one other person. Vegetation is very dry. Nice open view for camping. Most of the road cuts through tall trees. Good cell service . No services just a fire ring and cell reception.

  • Lady Phyre  ☆.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2025

    Placid Creek Pull Off

    A clearing & an Outhouse

    It's a clearing with a clean outhouse . It works for a night or two. It's not completely level but the road in is easy.

  • sThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 19, 2025

    Charles Waters Campground

    Clean with flat pads

    What a great setting in the trees. Campground is clean, sites are well spaced, parking pads are pretty flat and big.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    Big Larch Campground

    Stayed one night

    We are on the way to Glacier Park and needed to be close enough to get there in a few hours the next day. Pros: convenience. Close to highway and town. Large site, we were on the first loop site 1. Picnic tables and fire rings provided at each site. Site was free (after Labor Day 2025) Cons: Logging has created Mess, downed trees litter the area, however this resulted in plenty of available firewood. Vault toilets are not clean(understandable as there are no hosts on site this time of year) Synopsis: this site accommodated us for the purpose we were looking for, It would be hard for me to stay here longer than one day, however it may be suitable for longer periods if you have an interest in touring the area.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Lolo Hot Springs Campground

    Spot for a quick stay

    Water and electricity hook up only. Bring a portable RV waste tank to the pump out station. Or walk to the bathroom /showers. Tent sites are also available. Restaurant / Bar / hot Springs pool is across the road. Spacious.


Guide to Milltown

Dispersed camping options around Milltown, Montana provide alternatives to the established campgrounds in the region. Located at 3,209 feet elevation along the Clark Fork River, camping sites near Milltown experience cold winters and warm, dry summers with temperatures that can vary by 30-40 degrees between day and night. Fire restrictions typically begin in July and extend through September when rainfall averages less than an inch per month.

What to do

Fishing in Rock Creek: Just 15 minutes east of Milltown at Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground, visitors access blue-ribbon trout fishing. "Great river access and shady spots with some full hookups available. Dump station is nice too," notes one camper, while another mentions "About a mile off rt 90. Camping is tight but fly fishing is very good."

Float the Blackfoot River: When water levels permit, floating the Blackfoot River provides a classic Montana experience. Though camping is no longer permitted at Johnsrud Park, it remains a popular take-out point. "The swimming hole is deep and well defined which is good for swimmers but there is a lot of boat traffic," explains a visitor.

Mini-golf and recreation: Family activities at Granite Peak RV Resort include mini-golf, swimming, and playground facilities. "Nice amenities, well taken care of, individually owned. WiFi, hook ups, mini golf, en route to glacier via Missoula," writes one reviewer. Another adds, "Nice amenities (mini golf, horse shoes, pool, dog park), close enough to town."

What campers like

Shade and privacy: Many campers appreciate sites with mature trees. At Jim & Mary's RV Park, "The sites are gravel, mostly level and most sites have shade. The pull through sites on the outer edge do not but others inside do." Another reviewer notes, "Great place to stay! Beautifully maintained RV Park."

River access: Direct water access ranks high among visitor priorities. At Chief Looking Glass Campground, "All of the camp spots are close to the river and have easy access to bathrooms and trails. I have camped with 4 tents in one space and still had room for more." A different camper describes, "There is a beautiful flat water river with two access points and locals tube and paddle here."

Clean facilities: Campgrounds with well-maintained bathrooms receive better reviews. "The bathhouse is immaculate and the showers are like you wish you had at home," writes one visitor about Yellowrock Campground. Another says, "The grounds are clean. But if you are camping and here for the camping life, they don't allow fires unless it's in their fire ring and only a few camp sites have fire rings."

What you should know

Gates close at night: Some fishing access sites restrict nighttime entry. At Chief Looking Glass, "The gate to the campsite is closed from 10 PM to 8 AM so if you need to leave early, you cannot do so." Entry fee is $12 per camp site.

Seasonal water issues: Water systems occasionally require maintenance. A camper at Ekstrom's Stage Station reports, "Staff provided jugs of water due to the water boil notice, but we would have preferred a discount from the $53 charge for our no water / no electric site."

Train noise: Railroad tracks run near several campgrounds. "There is some traffic noise if you listen for it, but it didn't bother us," writes a camper at Yellowrock Campground, while another notes, "The train noise is not as bad as previous posts and actually looks pretty cool chugging along the mountain side."

Tips for camping with families

Playground access: Families with children appreciate designated play areas. "This place is on my shortlist for favorites for my week long getaway with my daughter who is 5," says a reviewer about Missoula KOA Holiday. "Playground, pool, mini golf, clean showers, restrooms and laundry! It was great!"

Wildlife encounters: Children often enjoy wildlife sightings. One KOA visitor mentions, "My daughter wanted me to add that they have three very large bunnies that roll around the campground. She loves them."

Additional activities: When planning longer stays, consider campgrounds with multiple recreation options. At Granite Peak RV Resort, "The tent site was spacious and had outdoor lighting. Definitely had a lot more amenities than we are generally used to!"

Tips from RVers

Site selection matters: RV campers report varying experiences based on site location. At Missoula KOA Holiday, "We paid for a deluxe extra wide site. We have a 27ft Class C with a drivers side slide. Not a tiny RV but by no means large. When being directed to our site I was asked to move over so our tires weren't near the grass."

Plan dump station visits: Some campgrounds charge additional fees for dumping. At Turah RV Park, a camper reported they "got a last spot by dumpsters, water and power, no sewer. Dumping at their station in am, she came zooming down to ask if we needed help, said we had stayed in #1 but were charged $10 to dump."

Maneuverability challenges: Larger rigs may struggle at certain campgrounds. About Ekstrom's Stage Station, one RVer notes, "Campsites are the reason for not giving 5 stars. Very tight and not great space for maneuverability. Was not full so we were fine with a big rig. Had it been full would be a little uncomfortable."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Milltown, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, Milltown, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 136 campgrounds and RV parks near Milltown, MT and 19 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Milltown, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Milltown, MT is Missoula KOA Holiday with a 3.9-star rating from 44 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Milltown, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 free dispersed camping spots near Milltown, MT.