Best Glamping near Flathead National Forest in Montana

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Best Glamping Sites Near Flathead National Forest (23)

    Terrie M.'s photo of glamping accommodations at West Glacier KOA Resort near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at West Glacier KOA Resort near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at West Glacier KOA Resort near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at West Glacier KOA Resort near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at West Glacier KOA Resort near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at West Glacier KOA Resort near West Glacier, MT

    1. West Glacier KOA Resort

    46 Reviews
    96 Photos
    223 Saves
    West Glacier, Montana

    Pine-scented campsites here are a mere 2.5 miles from Glacier National Park's west entrance. A short drive of a few minutes brings you to the start of the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road that twists and climbs across the million-acre alpine preserve. Whitefish, Kalispell, and Flathead lake are within driving distance to explore for part of a day with plenty of time left to relax at this KOA. This KOA also offers a heated adult (18+) pool 2 adult (18+) hot tubs and a heated family (all ages) pool. Enjoy our Lazy Bear Breakfast or Dinner restaurants, as well as our Bearstream Bar and Bear Garden. You can treat yourself to huckleberry ice cream at Scoops Ice Cream Shop or head to the state's largest water park in nearby Columbia Falls.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Janet R.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Glacier Campground near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Glacier Campground near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Glacier Campground near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Glacier Campground near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Glacier Campground near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Glacier Campground near West Glacier, MT

    2. Glacier Campground

    50 Reviews
    141 Photos
    437 Saves
    West Glacier, Montana

    Glacier Campground is located just one mile from the west entrance of Glacier National Park and is the closest privately owned campground to the park, known for “the way camping used to be!” Our heavily wooded 40 acre campground is surrounded by the Flathead National Forest. West Glacier Village provides many activities including golf, mini golf, shopping, rafting, horseback rides and helicopter tours. There are also many options for great local dining. Outdoor lovers will love staying at with us

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $75 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park near Big Arm, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park near Big Arm, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park near Big Arm, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park near Big Arm, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park near Big Arm, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park near Big Arm, MT

    3. Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

    21 Reviews
    119 Photos
    204 Saves
    Big Arm, Montana

    Big Arm is located on Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States. Twenty-eight miles long and 15 miles wide, Flathead Lake is renowned for its fishing.

    Located on the lake's Big Arm Bay, its long pebble beach is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. Camping under a stand of mature ponderosa pine and juniper is a major attraction. The hiking trail provides excellent vistas of surrounding mountain ranges and high peaks with abundant watchable wildlife opportunities. Other opportunities include: fishing for lake trout, board sailing, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, bicycling, hiking the 2.5 mile trail, wildlife viewing, scuba diving, and water-skiing.

    This site is 2,953 feet in elevation and covers 240 acres. The campground has 41 campsites, including one wheelchair accessible site; one group campsite; and three yurts. Maximum RV/trailer length is 40 feet. Bear resistant storage lockers are available.

    Yurts offer the latest in circular camping comfort. The Mission yurt is 20’ in diameter, Salish and Swan are 16’ in diameter, and the Swan yurt is ADA accessible. All yurts have furniture, electrical outlets, lights, and electric heat. Yurt sites includes a picnic table and a fire pit for cooking.

    A tribal fishing license is needed for fishing at this park. Campers may stay only 14 days during a 30-day period. Pets are required to be on leashes.

    Big Arm is a popular jumping-off point to Wild Horse Island, a 2,163-acre island in Flathead Lake State Park, located off the west shore of the lake. The island is home to bald eagles, bighorn sheep, yellow-pine chipmunks, and wild horses.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Jennifer H.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Rocky Mountain Hi Campground near Kalispell, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Mountain Hi Campground near Kalispell, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Mountain Hi Campground near Kalispell, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Mountain Hi Campground near Kalispell, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Mountain Hi Campground near Kalispell, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rocky Mountain Hi Campground near Kalispell, MT

    4. Rocky Mountain Hi Campground

    16 Reviews
    17 Photos
    99 Saves
    Kalispell, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $30 - $56 / night

    Nancy C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast near West Glacier, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast near West Glacier, MT

    5. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    19 Reviews
    71 Photos
    115 Saves
    West Glacier, Montana
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo at Murray Bay Campground (MT) near Essex, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Murray Bay Campground (MT) near Essex, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Murray Bay Campground (MT) near Essex, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Murray Bay Campground (MT) near Essex, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Murray Bay Campground (MT) near Essex, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Murray Bay Campground (MT) near Essex, MT

    6. Murray Bay Campground (MT)

    5 Reviews
    11 Photos
    80 Saves
    Essex, Montana

    Overview

    Murray Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. Murray Bay Campground has 20 sites, 11 which are reservable and 9 that are for our walk up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

    Recreation

    Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop.

    Nearby Attractions

    Murray Bay Campground is approximately 31 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

    Charges & Cancellations

    _Cancellations made within the 4 Day Reservation Window will be "considered" for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed. *No shows have no chance of a refund.

    • Pets
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    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $18 / night

    Lisa N.'s photo of glamping accommodations at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground near Flathead National Forest, MT

    7. Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground

    3 Reviews
    28 Photos
    59 Saves
    Flathead National Forest, Montana

    Closed for the 2020 season due to flooding  

    RV Camping, Tent Camping, Cabins, Yurts, Cafe, Store, Souvenirs in Kalispell, Montana.

    Swan Lake Trading Post sits on Swan Lake and is close proximity to Glacier National Park, Black Tail Mountain Ski Area, Flathead Lake State Park, and Wild horse Island.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 - $40 / night

    Camper-submitted photo at Beaver Creek near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaver Creek near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaver Creek near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaver Creek near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaver Creek near Flathead National Forest, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Beaver Creek near Flathead National Forest, MT

    8. Beaver Creek

    4 Reviews
    22 Photos
    49 Saves
    Flathead National Forest, Montana

    This is a free campground located 63 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The campground is located at an elevation of 4,200 feet and is open from May 15 through November 30. Beaver Creek Campground is situated next to Spotted Bear River just off the Spotted Bear River Road #568. The 4 unit campground is set back from the road and the campsites are less than 100 feet to the river. The site is located in an old growth stand of trees. It is a moderate use site that usually has open campsites during the middle of the week. It often is used as a base for fishing in the summer and for the late season hunt in late October and November. For stock users, it is also used as trailhead parking when the Silvertip Trailhead at the end of Spotted Bear River Road 568 is closed from 5/15 through 6/30, and 9/1 through 11/30. Campsites can accommodate tents and trailers up to 32 feet in length. All campsites have tables and metal fire rings. There is an accessible vault toilet. There is no potable water, but water is available from the river and must be treated prior to consumption. Stock is allowed in the campground. There is a stock unloading ramp, hitchrails, and feed bunks that stock may be tied to. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out. There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 14 days. This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 10 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 63 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse. Beaver Creek campsite

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    Camper-submitted photo at Rollins RV Park near Dayton, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rollins RV Park near Dayton, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rollins RV Park near Dayton, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rollins RV Park near Dayton, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rollins RV Park near Dayton, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at Rollins RV Park near Dayton, MT

    9. Rollins RV Park

    5 Reviews
    31 Photos
    70 Saves
    Dayton, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $26 - $55 / night

    Katie C.'s photo of glamping accommodations at North American RV Park & Yurt Village near Coram, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at North American RV Park & Yurt Village near Coram, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at North American RV Park & Yurt Village near Coram, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at North American RV Park & Yurt Village near Coram, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at North American RV Park & Yurt Village near Coram, MT
    Camper-submitted photo at North American RV Park & Yurt Village near Coram, MT

    10. North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    12 Reviews
    53 Photos
    97 Saves
    Coram, Montana

    Located 5.5 miles from Glacier National Park's West entrance. Mile marker 147.5 on Highway 2. 30/50amp Full Hookup RV sites, Big Rig friendly, Camping Cabins and Yurts.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $60 - $80 / night

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Recent Glamping Reviews near Flathead National Forest

281 Reviews of 23 Flathead National Forest Campgrounds


  • Jazmin U.
    Camper-submitted photo from Murray Bay Campground (MT)
    Sep. 26, 2020

    Murray Bay Campground (MT)

    Beautiful Waterside Campground

    Loved staying at this campground as it was right on the water and extremely secluded from all that goes on at Glacier. 20 Miles from anything, located in Flathead National Forest. The only con I have is that the road to get to the camp is 20 miles of rough grated dirt. I recommend Site 12! It’s on the corner of the camp and has decent space from the other camps nearby! You can reach quite a few hikes in Flathead National Forest by driving.

  • Mary
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    Jul. 7, 2023

    Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Great potential!

    The location of glacier grizzly campground is perfect for visiting st Mary or east glacier. 17 miles either way. The bonus is taking star school road in from browning. So much easier in the monster rigs. Great set up for them at this campground. It is new and still getting there. But hot showers. Super quiet nights and beautiful views and night skies. This place is a winner. I can’t wait to return once the landscaping is complete. Colin and Lori were most gracious hosts. And fly fishing at the creek right there. Awesome. Also they have teepees. Glamping at its best. Stay at the far end for wi-fi😉

  • Adrienne Q.
    Camper-submitted photo from West Glacier KOA Resort
    Jul. 26, 2021

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Glamping!

    This is glamping. This is a resort with resort amenities and feels so vacation-y. I enjoyed the heck out of it. We stayed in a Deluxe Kamping lodge with a medium patio and full bath. Linens and bedding provided, partial kitchen (stocked), room for 6. KL3 is at the back of the campground away from the busy entrance and pools—feels nice and private. Beautiful grounds, two pools, and delicious steaks ($) for dinner at the Lazy Bear Cafe. Lots to do and 2.5 miles from the west entrance to GNP. Laundry available; showers and restrooms if you’re in a tent or RV. Busy, but everyone is chill. My kids think we’re in Disney and it’s nice to be able to relax a bit after a disastrous year. Note: Most amenities are outdoors, including the restaurant.

  • James D.
    Camper-submitted photo from West Glacier KOA Resort
    Sep. 30, 2016

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Only 4 star because they over-booked and because it is a KOA playground....

    So, its a KOA which is awesome for some and not for others. I have only been to a handful but they are way too managed and the stereotypical "glamping" situation. Reason we booked was because we were headed from a nearby camp on Flathead lake and wanted to get closer to Glacier before walking in for a permit. This KOA is less than 20 minutes from the Apgar permit office... We booked a primitive cabin online before the trip, and then the night of our arrival, about 1 hour till their general store/office closed, we got a phone call saying that they made a mistake and they over booked. How did they handle it? They put us up in one of their luxury full cabins! Now, that is not the experience we were looking for, but for us this was merely a one nighter to get to Glacier. So we accepted. Campfire ring, picnic table, private parking, and our own little cabin complete with flat screen tv and surround speakers in the ceiling. 2 other bedrooms one with bunks that went unused, a kitchen with coffee maker and mini fridge, and a bathroom with toilet, sink, and shower... While not the experience we were looking for it sure made it easier to pack up and get into glacier for that walk in permit. Although there was some mistake with their booking they owned it and gave us what would be considered a huge upgrade, and we made it to the permit office early without needing to worry about deflating our sleeping pads. Thank you West Glacier KOA!

  • Katie C.
    Camper-submitted photo from North American RV Park & Yurt Village
    Oct. 27, 2020

    North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    Yurt

    Stayed in a yurt for a week. Loved the vibe of the campground. Free coffee was a life safer for early rising to get into the park at 6am. Rented a ebike from rental place next door and was able to ride ebike to the park on a walking trail. Loved the yurt and stayed warm. They were very helpful to book us all side by side (2 yurts and a cabin)

  • Dannie N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    Aug. 23, 2023

    Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Liars Thieves

    Beware! The people running this business are con artists, liars with no ethics and no morals. I booked for a Glamp Tipi for 1 night for an overpriced $440. The evening of the reservation, they texted me and said that their "power is out" on all the furnished tipis and told me they have an RV instead. I said I did not want an RV because we already have one but really just wanted the tipi experience. Lori told me that she could only offer me what they have or we could just cancel. I said I will just cancel then if they can't provide what I booked for and then asked her if I will receive my refund within a few days. She said "yeah definitely". 3 week later, I noticed I still have not received my refund. I left her a few text messages, it shows that she read them but she did not respond. I called their toll-free number and Daniel answered. I explained to him what happened. He said that Lori no longer works there anymore and she probably didn't respond because she doesn't care. He said he will take down my name and number and check the system and call me back tomorrow morning. He never did. The next day, I called him back several times throughout day and he never answered the phone. This is such shady business practice. At this point, I got really worried that I'm a victim of fraud and that they have stolen my money and hiding now. I started to look up the online reviews and noticed all the negative reviews were similar stories to mine. I texted Lori again confronting her and she finally replied "I'll check back with the cancellation department and let you know when I hear about your refund." Obviously she is lying because Daniel just told me she no longer works there! And of course she never did check and never ever got back to me, even when I texted her multiple times to follow up after that day. How can they think that they can just steal innocent people's money and run off and get away with it?! I called my credit card company to dispute the charges because this business refuses to cooperate and refund me for a service that they could not provide. I called them a hundred times and through other avenues and they clearly are avoiding me. I know there are many others like me who have been scammed by them. We should all band together and take legal class action lawsuit because what they are doing is wrong and so that they don't keep doing this to more people! I found so many fake reviews they did for themselves to offset the ton of negative reviews they receive. There are obvious telltale signs that the positive reviews are so fake. They are a huge disgrace to the genuine Blackfeet Tribe community.

  • Taryn S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground
    Jul. 4, 2021

    Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground

    Loads of Amenities in a Gorgeous Area!

    This small campground packs a tremendous punch! RVs (if I had to guess, accommodates 8-12 total), rustic cabins, two yurts, and pondside tent sites - there are no defined tent sites; anywhere along the pond perimeter is fair game.

    We stayed just one night in one of the yurts ($35 summer 2021), which is equipped with two cots and a battery-operated lantern. After checking in with the camp hosts (who are lovely!), we got a key to the showers, bathrooms, and laundry room. The hosts keep these areas immaculate, cleaning often. There's also very limited wifi on the porch just outside the bathrooms/showers.

    The campground has a great vibe and everyone is very friendly. Between the pond and Swan Lake just across the street, it is buggy, but you cannot beat the location! 

    The general store is still closed due to flooding last summer, but new construction is well underway.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park
    Sep. 29, 2016

    Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

    Yurt camping

    There are a few yurts here, which is where we stayed since some are ADA accessible. Campsites are among the trees and at least half of them are right along the lake. There are showers but overall a nice simple campground. There are some hiking trails here, great wildlife, but boating is the main attraction. WIld Horse island in Flathead Lake is incredible, absolutely worth the trip (by boat only).

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground
    Jun. 3, 2019

    Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground

    Ranger Review of The Dyrt's reservation system @ Swan Lake Trading Post & C

    For full disclosure we were compensated for this trip for testing the Dyrt's reservation system.

    Our trip to Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground started out by reserving the campground through The Dyrts's new reservation system. Reserving the site was extremely easy and fast to use, way better than other systems we have used before. We had a confirmation from the campground with in a few hours of using the reservation system.

    Now for the campground. We were highly impressed by this small campground. The tent camping area was located around a small pond/lake. The site has picnic tables and fire rings as well as plenty of chairs available for siting around the fire or along the little lake. The campground has 8 RV sites, 3 cabins and 3 yurts (the yurts had not been set up for the season during our visit). The trading post has all your basic camping needs and anything you need if you forget something, they even have Ice Cream. If you don't want to cook breakfast the trading post will take care of that for you by cooking up a breakfast sandwich for you. The campground provides clean restrooms and showers. Tent sites were very reasonable at $20, just two more dollars than the Forest Service campground down the road which does not have flush toilets or showers. The camp host are very friendly. We were provided with the camps wifi password, but you do have to be on the trading post back porch to use it. The porch has plenty of table an chairs for sitting at. They also have games you can use to pass the time, we didn't use them but was nice to know they were available. It was nice and quiet at night with very little traffic on the highway, plus the creek running by really muffled any noise from vehicles driving by. This campground will definitely be on our list to stay at the next time we visit the Swan Valley and Swan Lake.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park
    Jul. 30, 2018

    Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

    Lakeside Camping on Flathead

    The campground offers many lakeside campsites complete with picnic table and fire rings. There were 3 yurts for those interested. all vehicles, including camping vehicles, park alongside road; there are few, if any, pull-in sites. There is room for a tent or two in the sIte. Most of the lakeside sites also have a small amount of slope.

    The camp hosts were absolutely fantastic! There is firewood and ice for sale at the park. Polson is about 20-30 mInutes away and has grocery stores, etc. If you go to Polson, check out The Cove Deli for some really great ice-cream.

    The showers were really awkward, but did the job. They take $ coins (available from host if needed) and quarters.

    If you aren’t bringing your own boat, Boat Rentals and Rides is only 2 miles down the road. We rented 2 glass bottom kayaks. Warning: lake conditions change suddenly and we saw the waves blow in 2 dIfferent directions durIng the 2 days we were there. There were no bear boxes at the sites, only one by the bathroom.

  • Angela G.
    Camper-submitted photo from Whitefish Lake State Park Campground
    May. 20, 2021

    Whitefish Lake State Park Campground

    Beautiful but small

    The location of the campground is great, very close to the mountain town of Whitefish Montana and right along Whitefish Lake. The sites are small and the road is narrow but it is beautiful. I would be cautious about bringing any large campers to this area but the tent sites are nice. Be aware of ticks. Some sites are nice and level but others have a heavy slope.

  • Bjorn S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from LaSalle RV Park
    Jul. 1, 2020

    LaSalle RV Park

    Pretty location-large mountains and planes

    While there’s nothing stand-outish about the tent area, at least it’s furthest from the highway, tree-lined and secluded from the RVs. It would be relaxing if there were, at most, only a couple of other tent campers, because it's just an open area. There's decent open space within and especially outside the RV park. You have a lot of uncluttered valley and mountain views. The international airport is about a mile away. It’s a bonus if you like that sort of thing. One of the most gorgeous Montana sunsets happened while I was here. Big Sky Country at its very best.

  • j
    Camper-submitted photo from West Glacier KOA Resort
    Sep. 14, 2019

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Beauty, nestled against the mountains

    9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana 

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park. 

    Lots of sites to choose from. Ours was a pull thru with nice vegetation between. Fire pit with benches and picnic table. Some sites are close together with no privacy. Some have gas grills and patio furniture. There are cabins and tent sites as well. Bathhouse was average. The cafe was open for breakfast and dinner.Ice cream shop closed for the season. Amazing pool! Nice play area, dog parks. Really nice camp store, firewood available. KOA Workshop on site. RV wash and dog grooming by appointment.

  • Kayla K.
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Campground
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Glacier Campground

    Gorgeous!!!

    Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite. Some college friends and I have done a lot of camping over the years together, and Glacier Campground was one of my favorites. The campground is awesome, and is a few exits down from the Glacier National Park. Trees surround you within the campground, which was great because my friends and I had hammocks so those were easy to hook up with all the trees! One thing we really enjoyed doing was we did some horse back riding! There is a place nearby where you can go and do this. We had a blast!! There are many lakes and rivers too that are great. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, and also rented some kayaks at a local shop a few miles away. The campground does offer spots for tents, RVs and they also have cabins. We chose to tent because we are poor college students :). Maybe at some point we would try renting a cabin because they looked pretty fun. We didn't reserve our spot ahead of time, but we were able to get a spot still. It was in the spring time, so I'm sure if it was in the summer months you might want to call and make a reservation. Each campsite does have a table and fire pit which came in handy for us. We only stayed for the weekend, but wish we could have stayed longer to do some hiking. Because Glacier National Park is right around the corner, I know they have great hikes. If you are into hiking, I would definitely research hikes in that area. I can't wait to come back!!

  • Kyle  F.
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED
    Jun. 22, 2023

    Glacier Grizzly Resort- RV, Tent Site & TIPI - PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    Beautiful view of the Glacier National Park Rocky Mountains

    Yes it’s a new campground but it’s very close to all of the East Glacier attractions and it’s surrounded by Montana’s natural beauty. I stayed for 5 days and had an amazing time. I even got a chance to talk to the owner and he was extremely helpful. Also, he informed me on the rich history behind the land.  This place has a lot of history behind it. I feel like I can now say I have a great understanding of Blackfoot and Glacier Park history staying here.  I officially have checked off something that’s been on my bucket list for the longest time! Thank you guys!

  • Danielle F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North American RV Park & Yurt Village
    Jul. 16, 2022

    North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    Great location, convenient, clean and friendly!

    We stayed here for 4 nights. Only 5 minutes away from West Glacier Park entrance. Close by is a zip line attraction with a blow up slide in water for the little ones and bounce house obstacle with a slide. Also an adventure park that has go karts, bumper cars, lazy river etc. Great location with so much to do outside the park. We had a corner spot which I really liked for some privacy. Each site has its own fire pit which was nice. Wi-Fi in my opinion worked great. Has a dog park and a little playground for kids. Laundry room and bath houses were very clean. Also has an arcade and loved how they use honesty policy during closed hours where you can pick up firewood or ice and pay the next morning:) I definitely recommend and will come back for another Montana adventure.

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rollins RV Park
    Apr. 11, 2023

    Rollins RV Park

    Rollings RV Park: A Hidden Gem on Flathead Lake with Beautiful Scenery

    My family and I recently stayed at Rollings RV Park on Flathead Lake in Montana, and we loved it! Although it's all back-in sites for RVs and there's not a lot of room, we found that the park was beautiful and quiet, and the staff was very friendly. They have some tent sites and cabins available as well. 

    There's a restaurant on-site, but it has limited days and hours. The food was excellent, but it's like being in the UK, where you order everything yourself. 

    The park is clean, and the sites have a decent amount of space. You're close to Polson and Lakeside, where there are great beaches. The campground has its beach, but you have to drive to it. 

    One of the best things about the park is the great playground for kids. Our kids loved it!

    The only thing we didn't love was the parking situation for guests or extra vehicles, but since it's a small place, we understand that it can be limited. 

    Overall, we will 100% stay at Rollings RV Park on Flathead Lake again and again. It's an awesome place, and we highly recommend it.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Glacier Campground
    Aug. 21, 2018

    Glacier Campground

    Glad we came to Glacier!

    This is both a campsite review and a Dyrt Ranger product review.

    CAMPSITE REVIEW: We almost cancelled our trip to Glacier due to the current forest fires that have closed some of the park. We decided to take a chance on it though, and stayed just outside the west entrance of the park, at the privately owned Glacier Campground. We decided, given possible problems with smoke and haze, to rent one of their camper cabins instead of tent camping. Their camper cabins here are cozy and really nice, and much more reasonably priced than any others in or near the park! There were a lot of nice tent and RV spots for camping too, the whole place was like an upscale state park with many large, secluded shady campsites tucked into beautiful mature forest. There is a terrific indoor-outdoor cafe on site, and a central gathering area with playground and group picnic shelters. There are hot showers and regular bathrooms too. The campground is 1/2 mile to the entrance to Glacier National park, but 1/2 mile in the other direction is the new “Crown of the Continent” Geotourism and Education Center sponsored by the state of Montana and National Geographic. The folks at the campground can shuttle you over here to view the high quality environmental and geography education exhibits on display, to sample local foods and crafts, or to sign up for outdoor adventures like horseback riding, fly fishing, llama trekking and more. The campground itself is pet friendly, they even allowed our dog to stay in a camper cabin with us, which many dont. To our dismay, we discovered that dogs arent allowed on hiking trails within Glacier National Park itself, but we got advice at both the campground and at the Geotourism Center about National Forest trails in the area that dogs ARE welcome to hike on. So this a fabulous place to stay, with something for everyone, and an especially good homebase for dog families who want to get out on area hikes. Note: there is also an Amtrak train stop near this campground, and they have a shuttle to pick you up if you arrive by train!

    PRODUCT REVIEW (note: I made a video review that is in the photo gallery for this written review, but it seems to have uploaded in low-res format. For the high-def version, check this link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RSpe9dDicR0ICEPaS_JBpTlKqszY9kWa

    As a Ranger for the Dyrt, sometimes I get to test new products. This is a review for the OOmg women's low-rise sport shoe made by OOFOS. I was interested to try them out because they are billed as supportive "recovery shoes" for hikers or runners after a long trek. As I have plantar fasciitis and am also a few months post-recovery from a broken metatarsal, I wanted to try something that might help on an upcoming hiking and camping trip. After the shoes arrived, I thought I should break them in a bit so I wore them around the house and on dog walks around the neighborhood--so comfortable from the start that no breaking in was needed, but I also didn't want to take them off! Really comfortable and really supportive. I was really impressed--so impressed that once we started on our trip, I wore them on short easy hikes rather than just wearing them after hikes, and they held up well. In fact, they were more comfortable than my actual hiking shoes, so I ended up wearing them on all my hikes over the next week, more than 40 miles of action. They may not have the deep tread or the ankle support needed for really rugged or really steep and slippery mountain trails, but I tried them on easy to moderate trails in all kinds of conditions and they held up great, and so did my feet in them. I was really really impressed, more than I thought I would be. Through all the days of hiking, no pain, no arthritis, no trouble walking, these are not just great recovery shoes, but great overall walking shoes.

    One other aspect that really impressed me was this: prior to my trip, I discovered a crack in the sole of the shoe, about an inch long, which appeared just a few days after I got them while I was just doing casual walking around the neighborhood. Perhaps I somehow stepped on something sharp that cut into the sole but I didn't know it because the soles are so thick and comfortable? I was disappointed about that and mentioned it to customer service when they emailed to see how I liked the shoes. They informed me that they guarantee their shoes, that if there is a problem in the first six months they can be returned for replacement. That seemed like a good plan, so I thought I would see how they held out during the hiking trip and maybe return them when I got home. However, part way through the trip, I checked the sole and the crack appeared to be smaller, only a half inch instead of an inch. At the end of the trip, I checked again--no crack at all! It seems the sole is made out of some kind of self-healing material. Walking on it had therefore made the crack better, not worse. Wow! Amazing! Needless to say, I won't be returning this pair, and will surely buy more in the future. I can't say enough good things about these shoes! In sum:

    Pros:

    1. These shoes have great arch support. They would be supportive for anyone, but I need especially good arch support with my plantar fasciitis, and these are more supportive than any other shoes or orthotics I have.

    2. Good overall support. These shoes really cradle your whole foot with both support and shock absorption. I broke a metatarsal in my foot a few months ago, and wanted to go hiking anyway despite residual arthritis from it, but I found I had no pain at all when wearing these shoes, even on the one day when we hiked a fairly steep trail over 8 miles.

    3. Self healing material in sole. There was a pretty good sized crack in the sole before we left for our trip, it slowly closed during the trip and was "healed" by the end of the trip ten days later. Impressive!

    4. These shoes fit well right out of box, there was no need to break them in, the uppers are flexible and well fitting so they stay on nicely without laces, they also retain their shape without stretching out even while conforming to your foot. The order info recommends ordering a half size up as they run a little small, so I did that; I usually wear an 8 1/2 so ordered a women's size 9 and they fit perfectely.

    5. Despite the snug fit, I never developed any blisters even after more than 40 miles of walking in them. I also didn't get sweaty feet when wearing them without socks, so the uppers are breathable, but they are also comfortable with peddies or regular socks

    6. These are supposed to be recovery shoes for the end of the trail, after you have been hiking, but I found they were good ON the trail for both regular walking and fairly challenging hiking, and I tested them in a variety of conditions, in sun, rain, mud, on rocks, in forest shade and in the open, wading in water and sand, and they held up well through all of it. They seem to have good grip and traction on damp trails, though I am not sure about really steep or slippery trails

    7. Not waterproof, but they dry quickly when they get wet

    8. You can wash them if they do get dirty, I hand washed them with dish soap and so they look almost like new and dont lose their shape when they get really wet.

    Cons:

    1. These shoes aren't cheap, and some folks might be put off by the price. However, I would like to point out that I have paid more for supportive official orthopedic-type walking shoes, but these feel better and work better for me, so they would be worth every penny!

    2. These are great casual outdoor shoes and I wouldn't hesitate to buy more in other colors! They are such good shoes, though, that I wish I had some like them to wear for work or formal occasions; but they don't really have a supportive shoe like this one in a nice dressy style. Maybe that will change, if they do come up with any I would buy them.

    So, overall, wonderful shoes! Highly recommended!

  • Lisa M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground
    Jul. 28, 2021

    Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground

    With small changes would be 5-stars!

    Small and pretty area but there were big deal breakers for us. We spent 2 nights here tent camping as part of a longer motorcycle camping trip.

    First and foremost, the store was closed. They have a store on site but it's closed until 2022. It would have been nice because the closest thing to a grocery store is 15 miles away.

    Second, there are no defined campsites. It's first come first served around a little pond on the property. It's nicely shaded and quiet, but there are NO picnic tables for tent sites and no dedicated fire rings. So if you show up later in the day, you might be SOL for a fire. The RV sites have picnic tables. I bring this up because it's a really nice thing to have when you're tent camping.  A place to cook, sit, put some of the crap you're hauling (especially if you're like us and on motorcycles with limited storage).

    Third, the bathrooms and showers were cleaned up on a regular basis which was really nice but no hot water later on in the day. After a long, hard day of riding I just wanted to wash all the grossness off and was in freezing cold water.

  • ML W.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Beaver Creek

    Serene spot by Earthquake Lake

    Great tent camping away from the crowded Yellowstone sites.

  • Michael J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek
    Jul. 31, 2018

    Beaver Creek

    Another awesome campground in Montana

    You'll figure out by reading my reviews, that I favor mountainesque campgrounds, and as such, you'll probably think that I love this campground...... you'd be correct!

    There's also close access to Quake Lake, and it's a short drive to Yellowstone!

  • K
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek
    Aug. 11, 2019

    Beaver Creek

    Rugged and stunning

    This is a paved campground with 3 loops, some reservation and some first come first serve. The campground host told us that he had the cleanest pit toilets in the territory and he wasn’t kidding! It even smelled clean. Overlooking quake lake and the skeletal trees that drown in the 1959 7.3 earthquake that brought a good portion of the mountain down and dammed the Madison river.

    Paved roads, water spigots, bear box locations. It was quiet and absolutely beautiful, with the pine cover mountains surrounding it. We loved it!

  • Matthew D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek
    Jun. 5, 2021

    Beaver Creek

    Two night stay

    The campground host was very active in ensuring the campground bathrooms were clean and tidy. They also went around in a cart with firewood if you needed it. Our campsite was close to a small hiking trail that led to a creek. We saw a few animals across the river which was nice.

  • Jessica N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Murray Bay Campground (MT)
    Sep. 12, 2018

    Murray Bay Campground (MT)

    Beautiful location with lake access, but rough road to access

    Couldn't have been happier with the campground itself, but the road to get there was so rough that we were afraid we were going to pop a tire getting there, so we ended up cutting our stay short and finding a campground with easier road access. If you have a Jeep or 4WD vehicle, it would probably be a more comfortable drive.

  • Anna P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Murray Bay Campground (MT)
    Jul. 12, 2020

    Murray Bay Campground (MT)

    Great campground

    Beautiful campground. Shane was our camp host and was wonderful- always making rounds and delivering firewood, maps etc. Sites on the water had paths right down to the bay, but there was also a common use path and boat dock. Only complaint is there isn’t much hiking close by, which means traveling to where you want to hike takes quite a bit of time on the rough, dusty road. Also, no soft place to put a tent, but we were in a rooftop tent. Overall great experience!


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