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Best Tent Camping near Florence, MT

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Dispersed tent camping opportunities can be found throughout the Lolo National Forest near Florence, Montana, with Blue Mountain Forest Road 365 offering several primitive tent sites approximately 10-15 miles from town. Kreis Pond Campground provides established tent camping with 7 well-spaced sites surrounding a small pond. Gold Creek Campground and Corricks River Bend offer additional tent camping options in the broader region, with varying levels of amenities and access to water features.

Most tent sites in the area require campers to be self-sufficient, as amenities are minimal. Blue Mountain dispersed sites have no facilities, requiring visitors to pack in water and practice Leave No Trace principles. Forest Service roads accessing tent campsites can be rough with washboard conditions and occasional sharp rocks, making high-clearance vehicles preferable for reaching more remote tent camping locations. A visitor commented, "The road to get to this campsite is rough," referring to access at Corricks River Bend. Vault toilets are available at established campgrounds like Kreis Pond and Earl Tennant, but dispersed tent sites lack sanitation facilities. Fire restrictions are common during summer months.

Tent camping in this region offers significant privacy compared to developed campgrounds closer to Missoula. Areas along Forest Road 365 provide secluded tent sites with mountain views, though the access road sees occasional traffic during daylight hours. A camper noted that Blue Mountain "is quiet at night" despite being busy during daytime recreation hours. The 7 tent sites at Kreis Pond are described as "well spaced" with a "peaceful beauty" that compensates for the dusty access road. Most tent campsites in the area offer proximity to hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing access, or scenic vistas. Fall camping provides cooler temperatures and fewer visitors at most tent sites. Winter tent camping is possible at lower elevations but requires additional preparation for cold weather and potential snow.

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522 Reviews of 29 Florence Campgrounds

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Philipsburg Bay Campground

    Camp and Fish on Georgetown lake.

    Philipsburg Bay Campground is a beautiful large campground right on the shore of Georgetown lake.  This 69 site campground sits among large pine trees with campsites nicely spread apart.  The large trees give you plenty of shade throughout the day.  This paved campground is split up into three loops, two of which are first come first served, the other can be reserved.  The area also has a day use area and boat launch.  Cost is $15 per night.  Campground has trash service, and water is available during the summer season.  I visited in November so no water for me.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Several vault toilets are located in each loop.  Bear lockers are spread out through out the campground for food storage.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2020

    Dalles

    Camp and fish at the Dalles Campground

    The Dalles Campground is a nice pleasant campground with 10 sites along Rock Creek.  Situated in a mature lodge pole pine forest all the site have plenty of shade.  All sites have picnic tables and metal fire rings.  Site has a water hand pump and ADA vault toilet.  Site 1 was interesting as you have to walk up an embankment to reach the site, which makes it not visible from the campground road.  A bear proof locker is available for food storage.  Being along Rock Creek gives those who wish to fish access to the blue ribbon stream with brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout.  Cost is $6 per night.  All the sites are nicely spread apart.  The road to Dalles campground is not recommended for RVs of trailers as it get pretty bumpy after the pavement ends,  this only get worse the further you travel down the road, but is doable if you drive very slow.

  • s
    May. 25, 2025

    Quartz Flats Campground

    convenient & quaint

    Pulled off i-90 for a stop, plenty of campsites available. Able to reserve online thru recreation.gov as well as first come first serve. saw maybe 4 other cars. Only downside is proximity to freeway and loud train. Would go off multiple times throughout the night waking us up every time. Well maintained, plenty of restrooms they were closed though but a bear box and dumpster were available for trash/food storage.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 18, 2020

    Harrys Flat

    Nice campground on Rock Creek

    Harry's Flat campground is a great campground along Rock Creek, set in a huge old growth ponderosa pine forest.  The sites are large, especially the ones bordering right up to Rock Creek. The campground has 15 campsites each with Picnic tables and metal fire rings.  The campground has vault toilets and a few bear lockers for food storage, water is available.  Not all the campsites were available during my visit as about 1/2 the campground was closed due to damage during the heavy spring and early summer rains.  This is a great spot for people interested in doing some fishing, as Rock Creek is a blue ribbon stream, with brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout.  Cost is $6 per night, first come first served.

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Copper Creek Campground

    Peaceful with a friendly host

    This has to be one of the most peaceful campgrounds I’ve even been to. It’s 10 miles off the main road so there is no street noise to speak of. But watch out for the cows as you drive in, they aren’t too fond of sharing the road. Only 8 sites with a host at one of them, you don’t have many neighbors. I was not able to camp here as it was totally full and according to the host, was going to stay that way for the week. He said it stays quiet except when a family with kids show up. He also said the fishing was pretty good in Copper Creek. The vault toilet was clean (his least favorite job), he will split a log or two if you ask real nice like, and there are two bear boxes for the 8 sites to share (he said most don’t bother to use them). The water pump delivers good clean spring water from the well. Every site has a picnic table and a fire ring. If you want solitude and quiet, this is the place to camp!

  • J
    Apr. 15, 2021

    Thibodeau

    Thibodeau Rapids

    Great place to stay. First come first stay 8 day max stay. Vault toilets, picnic table, sites are spread out. $18 dollars per day

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 4, 2019

    Monture Creek

    Quiet camp with good fishing

    Monture Creek Fishing Access site is a nice small campground/fishing access site with five campsites. Two just off of Hwy 200 and three more back away from the highway. Monture Creek has good trout fishing with the creek being only about 100 feet from the campsites. One vault toilet serves the fishing access and camping area. Each campsite has a picnic table and metal fire ring. Sites 1, 2 and 3 sit far enough back that the large pine trees do a pretty good job of blocking most of the highway noise. Like all the fishing access sites with camping in the state, the nightly rate is based on if you have a fishing license and are a Montana resident or not. This is a trash-in, trash-out site and no water is available so come prepared.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 16, 2022

    Lodgepole Campground

    Quiet campground next to Georgetown Lake

    Lodgepole campground is a nice sized campground sitting in a forest of mature lodgepole pines.  Campground has 31 sites, 20 of which can be reserved.  Campground has nicely spaced campsites given you plenty of room to spread out.  The campground is paved and has several clean outhouses.  All sites have a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Water is available.  Bear lockers are located through out the campground for food storage.  Campground is not on the lake, but plenty of lake access is nearby.  While the campground is just off the highway, it is lightly traveled so noise was not a problem.  Campground is nicely priced at $15 a night.

  • R
    Jun. 1, 2020

    Charles Waters Campground

    Great Spot!

    Great for tent camping, there are several spots with trails leading to Bass Creek. Recreational area, picnic tables, fire pits, bathrooms, and about 10 minutes from Florence MT.

Guide to Florence

Tent camping near Florence, Montana offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a peaceful retreat.

Tent campers appreciate these amenities

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $18

  • The Petty Creek FAS is a budget-friendly option, providing a free camping experience with basic amenities.
  • For a nominal fee of $18 per night, Corricks River Bend offers spacious sites along the river, ideal for those looking to fish or float.
  • Harry's Flat Campground is another affordable option, though it may experience flooding in the spring.

Tips for tent camping near Florence

  • Be prepared for biting flies at Gold Creek Campground during warmer months, so bring insect repellent.
  • When visiting Kreis Pond Campground, expect a rough, dusty road leading to the site, so a vehicle suited for gravel roads is recommended.
  • If you plan to camp at Ninemile Area, be aware of the proximity to private land, which may limit your exploration options.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Florence, MT is Blue Mountain Forest Rd 365 - Dispersed with a 3.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

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