Cabin options near Fort Benton include both rustic and fully-furnished accommodations. Fort Benton sits at approximately 2,614 feet elevation along the Missouri River in north-central Montana. Summer temperatures often reach the 90s with winter lows frequently below freezing, creating distinct seasonal camping experiences.
What to do
Explore riverside history: Fort Benton RV Park & Campground provides convenient access to the historic riverfront district where campers can walk the levee trail and visit the Museum of the Upper Missouri. "It's probably the bright spot in the entire town, which appears to be about a half square mile of trailers and double wides surrounded by miles of amber waves of grain," notes Robert R. about Benton RV Park & Campground.
Visit the petting zoo: Families staying in cabins at Great Falls KOA can enjoy on-site animal encounters without additional travel. "KOA has everything you need. An outdoor swimming pool and hot tub, tent, cabin and rv spots. Outside kitchens. Shower area, small store, playground, and wifi. A lot of room to move around and have fun. You can even winter camp," explains Judy K. about Great Falls KOA.
Enjoy water activities: Cabin campers can cool off during hot Montana summers with swimming options. "This campground sits just on the outskirts of Great Falls. It is like most KOA's with many amenities including a pool. Showers were very nice," shares Deanna C.
What campers like
Private tent villages: The Great Falls KOA offers unique tent camping areas with communal facilities. "Our site was in what they call a tent village, which is a nice roundabout of tent sites. There are walls separating the sites for privacy, but the area is big enough for your vehicle and a large tent. Toward the middle of the roundabout is a covered area, including a table, counter, electrical outlets, and a large cabinet that can be locked with a padlock," describes Jamie B.
Nature trails: Some cabin campgrounds offer short walking paths for evening strolls. "Big park, nature trail out the back that was interesting and some animals like in the old style KOA's. I really liked the tent area and shelters on the far side, they looked brand new and the camp kitchen was nice," reports Shelly S.
Wooded settings: While much of the surrounding area features open prairie, certain cabin areas offer tree cover. "In an area of mostly open fields, this KOA is filled with nice trees. It is a very large campground with RV sites, cabins, and tent sites," notes Angela G.
What you should know
Seasonal operations: Not all facilities operate year-round or maintain full services during shoulder seasons. "We stayed one night here. It is a nice campground in an urban area. It seemed that it needed a little landscape maintenance and was a bit dusty. Most everything was shut down for the season which is something to keep in mind if you visit in the fall," advises Melanie A.
WiFi limitations: Internet access can be inconsistent at cabin locations throughout the area. "I was glad my site was near the office/shower house/laundry due to the fact the WiFi worked only in that immediate area," mentions Shelly S.
Varying site conditions: Cabin and campsite quality can differ within the same campground. "The area we stayed in is for medium sized rigs or smaller. It was wooded and very nice for a KOA. The larger spaces are in a newer and less shady portion of the campground," explains Roger W.
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Select cabin accommodations with play facilities. "This is a very kid friendly campground, almost too much. Twice within an hour a train full of kids rolled by my site shouting. There is a large playground, volleyball court, basketball, and pools," shares Angela G.
Water recreation options: During summer visits, seek out cabins with water features. "This place overall is pretty amazing Parks pool playsets petting zoo it's got all the p's. Perfectly level pad in the trees fire pit and picnic table in your own little grassy area," reports Michael B.
Consider neighboring sites: Be aware of campground rules and typical usage patterns. "One of there rules is to respect the campsites of others and not short cut through them. The other rule that we took issue with is children under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult at all times," explains Gary A. from Benton RV Park.
Tips from RVers
Urban proximity: While some cabin locations feel isolated, major services remain accessible. "You have to drive through part of Great Falls, Montana to get to this campground, but once you are in it, you forget all about the city. You get the full camping (in a campground) experience, but you can easily drive into the city to pick up whatever you forgot to pack," advises Jamie B.
Weather preparation: The region experiences significant temperature variations and wind. "We were here in mid July and it was 94° with about a 35 mph wind howling across the Prairie. Quite a shock considering we had just come down from the mountains!" warns Robert R.
Bathroom facility quality: Individual bathroom units offer greater privacy than traditional campground facilities. "The bathrooms could use some updating. They are nice single occupancy toilet/shower combos but some had damage on the tile, missing soap dispenser, non functional paper towel dispensers," notes Angela G.
