Campgrounds Fort Smith, MT

Join the fun near Fort Smith. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. There are tons of hikes and other fun activities to partake in. Experience some of the most stunning views that Montana camping has to offer. Find the best campgrounds near Fort Smith, MT. Read reviews from campers like you and find your perfect campsite.

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269 Reviews of 62 Fort Smith Campgrounds


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    Camper-submitted photo from Deaver Reservoir
    Nov. 1, 2024

    Deaver Reservoir

    Very pretty and isolated spot for Campervan

    This is a very clean and well maintained spot. Ideal for a campervan or truck camper. Good covered picnic tables and nice pit toilets Also, the reservoir was quite a pretty spot

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Billings KOA
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Billings KOA

    Easy in and out with great amenities

    Got on around 7pm and the office was closed. Easy night procedures. Still able to access the mini golf and pool. Kids had a blast with both and the playground. Nice full hook up back in spot. A little pricey for a quick turn but nice neighbors and great amenities. Just wish campground were open later.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Love's RV Stop-Hardin MT 679
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Love's RV Stop-Hardin MT 679

    Clean, new, easy in and out, nice amenities

    Can’t beat the proximity to gas & propane, great convenience store and nice RV Stop amenities. Dog park, pickle ball courts, trash, playground, great views of the surrounding hills and local flavor. Level sites

  • Kristy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hardin KOA
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Hardin KOA

    New owners! Tons of new improvements

    New owners have been here about a year and you can see all of the new improvements! Cute store! Vending machines in the laundromat, one of the offers ice cream, and frozen food. 2 Huge dog parks and pet wash. Bathrooms are clean and staff is very friendly..

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Schuler Park
    Aug. 19, 2024

    Schuler Park

    Bighorn National Forest

    Great experience! Off the grid campsite with no service or bathrooms. Fireplaces set up at the sites. Dirt road to the sites but it is in good condition.

  • MATTHEW A. J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Connor Battlefield State Historic Site
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Connor Battlefield State Historic Site

    Very nice little campground

    Unknown except for locals who picnic here. Campground is almost empty. No site #s. State park but more like a city campground. Grass and clover to camp on. Tongue river surrounds camp. $20.34 for non residents!

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tongue Canyon Campground
    Aug. 6, 2024

    Tongue Canyon Campground

    Beautiful

    For free? Doesn’t get better than this. Great trails nearby, a little river to sit by in the morning/evening. We set up chairs on a small bridge and watched someone fish at sunset.

  • Jason G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from 7th Ranch RV Park
    Aug. 4, 2024

    7th Ranch RV Park

    Great Views

    We reserved for a night but wished we could have stayed longer. Very clean bathrooms and laundry. The sites were a bit close together but it was not full and they spaced us out. The full hookup was fantastic. The sites level. They allowed us to let our hunting dog run in the open fields. Also loved that they let their Christ light shine with a cross on the hill next to our great flag and country’s symbol of freedom.

  • Ellery K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Owen Creek
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Owen Creek

    Well kept and kind hosts

    Great hosts at this campground, interesting and beautiful National Forest, lots of ATV trails. A bit far from good hikes, would likely need to drive to a trailhead instead of just setting out from the campground if you wanted to make good time.

  • Nathan L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone River RV Park & Campground
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Yellowstone River RV Park & Campground

    More of an RV park

    Tent camping here is not very private. You basically pitch a tent in the middle of a bunch of RVs with very little tree cover. Also, we were in T1 and near the bathrooms which made it so people would cut through our campsite often.

    That being said all the facilities are very nice and the staff as well.

    Tent campers beware but not that ware.

  • David A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Riverside City Park
    Jul. 19, 2024

    Riverside City Park

    Nice campground

    This camground was fairly quiet. Close to town. Only issue with this campground is how they have sites marked. Took a little bit to figure out the site markers for tent camping. They have little concrete circles on the ground with numbers. After we figured that out it was easy to get set up and paid.

  • Josef C.
    Camper-submitted photo from Foothills Campground
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Foothills Campground

    Amazing spot right next to the river

    The campground and cabins have been completely redone.  The new owner is amazing and very welcoming.  The cabins, bathhouse etc are all either new or remodeled.  The campground is located right on the Tongue River and is a convenient walk to everything in the town of Dayton.  I highly recommend this as a place to stay.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Mallards Landing
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Mallards Landing

    Riverside camping quiet beautiful view

    Other places along the river had too many people for my liking stayed here no one else right place for my dog to Rome nice breeze did have Bug issues

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Deaver Reservoir
    Jul. 7, 2024

    Deaver Reservoir

    Beautiful location and nice Reservoir with basic facilities

    Very easy to find and probably 20 to 25 Camping spots. Some hold rigs up to 35 ft. Dual vault toilet, metal fire pits dispersed. Garbage cans available and picnic tables. However, disrespect of the land and garbage in many places outside of the cans. Sound travels across the water and some disrespectful people. Nice for one night but also stayed 4th of July weekend so might be more crowded than usual. Also, very, very windy up here. Not recommended for tents

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Grant Marsh
    Jul. 6, 2024

    Grant Marsh

    True, dispersed camping, No Frills but beautiful

    The Custer fishing access site was closed for no reason so I found this spot about 30 miles from billings. Only about seven or eight pull in sights and not very large. I have a 28 ft total length and there were only one or two spots that would work. Only two spots I could find right on the Big Horn river, but a beautiful and Serene location. One Vault toilet and a couple of garbage cans in one locale. No cellular service whatsoever.

  • Steve M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from General Custer Fishing Access Road
    Jul. 6, 2024

    General Custer Fishing Access Road

    Access road closed with no explanation! No way to see what site was like.

    I would like to be able to write a review and was very disappointed because it looks like a nice spot next to a lake. However, the only entrance off the highway was closed and there was no sign explaining why. Just a sign pointing toward the access road.

  • Glen C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lazy R Campground
    Jul. 2, 2024

    Lazy R Campground

    Self Service, Easy In, Easy Out, Clean, Safe

    We just needed a quiet place to stay overnight on a road trip and this was a great option.  We made the review online and the way the process is supposed to work is that you receive a text or an e-mail telling you what site to park in.  Unfortunately I gave an incorrect e-mail address and had to call for support.  The park host was very gracious and directed me to my site and sent me a text with the essential information.

    The park is close to two great eateries - the Tongue River Brewery (Pizza) and Innominate (which means un-named) coffee shop with an incredible array of pastries, quiche, and hot and cold breakfast-type beverages.

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Five Springs Falls Campground
    Jun. 25, 2024

    Five Springs Falls Campground

    Nice forest service campground

    1 RV site and about 10 tent sites. 2 mile narrow winding road is paved but not recommended for vehicles over 24'. Garbage and 1 common water source. RV site is about as sweet as they come. Water, dump, elect, picnic tables, fire ring, right by a stream. $7 per night

  • Christine S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Tongue Canyon Campground
    Jun. 15, 2024

    Tongue Canyon Campground

    Gem

    This was a beautiful spot not far off I90. We pulled in on a Friday in June after 5pm and found a spot. If it hadn’t been for the annual Bighorn Trail race that was happening that weekend we probably wouldn’t have had as many neighbors as we did. Each campsite is marked with a small brown tent sign that can be hard to spot but there is a map at the entrance of the campsite locations.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Tongue River Campground
    Apr. 15, 2024

    Tongue River Campground

    Better suited small campers

    Camping space is very limited not many spots what makes it more difficult is that at? The very end is a hiking trail, so there are lots of hikers driving in and out. The pull offs for camping and parking a rig are just very minimal and with the traffic from people going back-and-forth from the hiking trails, it's very dusty. Drove in did not find a site we would fit in hag to drive all the way to end of road for a turn around. Left and went to Walmart in Sheridan.

  • Chrysti B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Foothills Campground
    Jan. 7, 2024

    Foothills Campground

    New Ownership

    Starting April 2023, the campground has been getting updates, remodels and new additions.  If you have been here previously, you may not recognize it anymore.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from 7th Ranch RV Park
    Sep. 15, 2023

    7th Ranch RV Park

    Won’t regret your stay!

    I am usually pretty doubtful about booking privately run campgrounds and try to mostly avoid them. However, this place was the exception to that rule. The place is pristine, nicely landscaped and it’s obvious they work hard to keep it looking so welcoming. All sites are pull thru with full hookup. Plenty of open area to get out and walk. We travel with 2 large dogs and the campground has excellent places to walk dogs. They also don’t mind your dog off leash if outside the “fenced”area. The store sells homemade food items and the welcoming free ice cream bars are a thoughtful and yummy touch. Ice can be purchased in the store. Bathrooms are exceptionally clean. Showers hot with good water pressure. Laundry facilities- 3 washing machines, 3 dryers which did become a high demand while we were there. One reviewer complained bitterly about the train keeping him awake. I’m a light sleeper and had no trouble sleeping. If I had found it troubling I believe our rv fan/a/c would “cover” the train sound. The sunsets are beautiful. This campground was a relaxing way to “recharge” after a long day. Peaceful and restful.



Guide to Fort Smith

Camping near Fort Smith, Montana, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and cozy campgrounds. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options that cater to different needs.

What to do:

  • Explore Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area: This area is perfect for hiking, fishing, and boating. One camper mentioned, "This campground is beautiful! And affordable! And provides wonderful hiking and boating opportunities with amazing views in walking distance from the sites."
  • Visit Little Bighorn National Memorial: Just a short drive from the campgrounds, this historic site is a must-see. A visitor noted, "Great park! We stayed 2 nights. Close to Little Big Horn National Memorial (must see)."
  • Enjoy water activities: Many campgrounds, like Afterbay Campground, offer access to water for kayaking and fishing. One reviewer shared, "Clean and quiet campsite on the water... Lots of hiking fishing boating great people and guides."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. A reviewer at 7th Ranch RV Park said, "Bathrooms are exceptionally clean. Showers hot with good water pressure."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have welcoming hosts. One visitor at Hardin KOA mentioned, "The owners are wonderful and all employees have been fantastic!"
  • Spacious sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review for Horseshoe Bend Campground noted, "Nicely spaced sites, some have awesome pergolas over the sites."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities at some sites: Not all campgrounds have full hookups or water. A camper at Grandview Campground mentioned, "The map was easy to read, there are bathrooms and showers on site. Fairly clean but not much privacy."
  • Wildlife encounters: Be prepared for wildlife, especially bears. One camper at Afterbay Campground noted, "During my stay there was lots of bear activity, but the bears avoided human contact and were not a threat."
  • Seasonal access: Some campgrounds have specific open dates. For example, Bald Mountain Campground is open from June to September.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for kid-friendly activities: Many campgrounds have playgrounds or open spaces for kids to play. A reviewer at Hardin KOA mentioned, "Very nice playground with a mix of old and new equipment."
  • Plan for downtime: Bring games or books for quiet evenings. One camper at 7th Ranch RV Park appreciated the peaceful atmosphere, saying, "This campground was a relaxing way to 'recharge' after a long day."
  • Pack snacks and drinks: Having food on hand can make family camping easier. A visitor at Grandview Campground noted, "They have a gift shop, but it was dark and messy."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have restrictions on RV sizes. A reviewer at Five Springs Falls Campground warned, "2 mile narrow winding road is paved but not recommended for vehicles over 24'."
  • Full hookups are a plus: Look for campgrounds that offer full hookups for convenience. A camper at 7th Ranch RV Park said, "The full hookup was fantastic."
  • Be prepared for noise: Some campgrounds are near train tracks or highways. One visitor at Grandview Campground mentioned, "One reviewer complained bitterly about the train keeping him awake."

Camping around Fort Smith, MT, has something for everyone, from families to RV enthusiasts. Just remember to check the amenities and plan accordingly!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Fort Smith, MT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Fort Smith, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 62 campgrounds and RV parks near Fort Smith, MT and 8 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Fort Smith, MT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Fort Smith, MT is 7th Ranch RV Park with a 4.9-star rating from 32 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Fort Smith, MT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 8 free dispersed camping spots near Fort Smith, MT.

  • What parks are near Fort Smith, MT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 6 parks near Fort Smith, MT that allow camping, notably Bighorn National Forest and Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.