RV camping near Florence, Montana places visitors along the Bitterroot River with views of the Bitterroot Mountain Range. Winter temperatures often drop below freezing, with summer days reaching the 80s and 90s. Campgrounds in this area range from basic sites with water and electric hookups to full-service parks with amenities like WiFi and recreation facilities.
What to do
River activities at Black Rabbit RV: Located along the Bitterroot River in Hamilton, this campground offers direct river access. "It was a short walk from our RV to a cool spot with chairs and a fire pit on the river," notes one camper.
Hot springs soaking at Lolo Hot Springs: The natural hot springs feature both indoor mineral baths and outdoor pools. "We took a hot soak in the 106 degree enclosed mineral bath/pool area and rotated to the 86 degree pool outside. Kids and families all seemed to stay in the pool area while adults in the mineral bath area," explains a visitor.
Ghost town exploration: From Bearmouth RV Park, campers can visit nearby Garnet Ghost Town. "Beautiful views here along the Clark Fork River with lots of things to do in the nearby area including visiting the Garnet Ghost town, Philipsburg, Deer Lodge, Anaconda, Butte and Missoula," shares one reviewer.
What campers like
Creek access at Lolo Hot Springs RV Park & Campground: The campground offers sites near the water. "Site seven sits right on the bend of the creek where there is a brush clearing. This was perfect for our golden retriever as we could tie her on a long lead and she could swim her heart out," writes one camper.
Flower gardens at Jim & Mary's: The landscaping receives consistent praise from visitors. "Whoever takes care of the grounds is meticulous and has two green thumbs," notes one camper. Another mentions, "Beautiful campground with shade trees and lots of flowerbeds."
Game rooms and recreation: At Boulder Creek Lodge, campers enjoy indoor entertainment options. "After we ate, we went down stairs to the game room and played pool, table soccer and checkers for about 4 hours," says one family.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Many campgrounds have limited schedules. Granite Peak RV Resort operates from May through mid-October, while Boulder Creek Lodge runs from May 1 to November 21.
Train noise considerations: Several campgrounds experience train sounds. One camper at Jim & Mary's noted, "The only downside (if I had to find one) was the train close by that was very squeaky as it went by. But I never heard it during the night."
Highway proximity at Bearmouth RV Park: Despite beautiful surroundings, road noise can be noticeable. "Interstate noise and the occasional train whistle would keep me from using the facility for nothing more than an overnight stop," advises one reviewer.
Mobile dump services: Some parks offer unique services for RVers. One camper reported, "They offer a 'honey pot' mobile dump station where they come pump your sewage, sometimes offering a free dump for stays of a week or longer."
Tips for camping with families
Recreation options for children: Granite Peak RV Resort offers various activities. "Nice amenities (mini golf, horse shoes, pool, dog park), close enough to town," reports one visitor.
Day trip recommendations: From several campgrounds, families can access outdoor adventures. "I recommend heading out to gem mountain for some Montana sapphire hunting. Fun day trip, and was great for the kids," suggests a traveler.
Cabin alternatives: At Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park, families can choose cabins over RV sites. One visitor shares, "We stayed in a couple of the cabins over the course of a week... The first couple nights were in the Bear Cabin--this is a cozier, older cabin. The final few nights were in the Whitetail Cabin, which had a bit more room to move around in."
Tips from RVers
Utility requirements: Many parks offer various hookup configurations. At Turah RV Park, one camper explained, "We did not have reservations so 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."
Site selection at Lolo Hot Springs: Riverfront sites offer better experiences. "If you get a spot right on the creek it would be super nice, it's very quiet here and you can hear the water," recommends one RVer.
Accessibility notes: When planning RV camping near Florence, consider site configurations. A camper at Jim & Mary's noted, "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."
