Best Tent Camping near Fort Smith, MT
Searching for a tent campsite near Fort Smith? Finding a place to camp in Montana with your tent has never been easier. From remote to easy-to-reach, these Fort Smith campsites are perfect for tent campers.
Best Tent Sites Near Fort Smith, MT (12)
2. Mallards Landing
Garryowen, Montana3 Reviews•7 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
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- ADA Access
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
3. Black Canyon Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Fort Smith, Montana1 Review•4 Photos•1 SaveBlack Canyon is a boat-in-only campground located five lake miles from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp. Black Canyon is currently closed (as of 8/30/22) because of aggressive bear activity due to them receiving food rewards from campers. - Open All Year - Docks in seasonally (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 17 tent sites
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4. Big Horn NRC Dispersed SR
Lovell, Wyoming1 Review•2 Photos•7 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
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- Group
- Dispersed
5. Two Leggins
Hardin, Montana2 Reviews•3 Photos•1 Save- Pets
- Phone Service
- ADA Access
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
6. Grant Marsh
Hardin, Montana2 Reviews•7 Photos•9 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
7. Medicine Creek Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Be the first to review!Fort Smith, Montana•2 SavesMedicine Creek campground is a boat-in or hike-in only campground. It is approximately 3 miles north of Barry's Landing by land or water. - Open All Year - Lake level affects the proximity of the boat mooring to campsites
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9. Bucking Mule Falls Trailhead
Be the first to review!Lovell, Wyoming•2 SavesBucking Mule Falls Trailhead has facilities for horse users, including stock tanks, a mounting rack and hitching rails. Camping is allowed at this trailhead.
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Recent Tent Reviews in Fort Smith
255 Reviews of 12 Fort Smith Campgrounds
- DDavid D.
Scout
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.
Legend
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.
Kristy M.Scout
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..
MATTHEW A. J.Scout
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!
- SSid D.
Traveler
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.
Guide
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.
John H.Guide
Big Horn NRC Dispersed SR
Bighorn Camping next to the water
Amazing views
Ellery K.Guide
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.
- Ellery K.Guide
Trail Creek/Barrys Landing - Bighorn Canyon National Rec Area
Gorgeous views
Didn’t end up staying overnight, but enjoyed some day use of the area. Gorgeous views, well-kept pit toilets (with hand sanitizer!) and it wasn’t too busy.
Nathan L.Scout
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.Scout
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.Scout
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.
- CCharles O.Scout
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
Pallah B.Guide
Bear Lodge Resort
Kind Staff Dumpy Place
The staff were nice, but we will not stay here again. The pictures speak for themselves.
Steve M.
RangerDeaver 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.Ranger
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.
Glen C.Traveler
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.
- HHaroldTraveler
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.ScoutTongue 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.
Tony D.Traveler
Tongue River Campground
Tight Spot
Rough narrow roads and sites are small and right next to the road; only 1 site is riverside.
- RRoger M.Traveler
7th Ranch RV Park
Nice park.
Very clean and well organized. Good showers and grassy strips between site.
- MMiki E.Scout
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.ScoutFoothills 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.
- LLizGuide
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.
- JJami P.Scout
7th Ranch RV Park
Worth it
Great park! We stayed 2 nights. Close to Little Big Horn National Memorial ( must see). The couple running it are so kind, love being escorted to our spot. Bathrooms and shower were super clean
Stephanie H.Ranger7th Ranch RV Park
Quaint
Such a nice campground. The husband and wife team were some of the nicest people I have ever met. They gave us a token for free ice cream. The Wi-Fi and cell data worked well. Nice views.
- MMitchell M.Scout
Lazy R Campground
Convenient & Quiet with Onsite Bakery
We picked the Lazy R for a quick overnight stay on trip to Missoula, MT. We weren't expecting much, given that we were tent campers staying in an RV park. However, we were pleasantly surprised we arrived to find a nice grassy campsite for a our tent and clean restrooms and showers. The following morning, we opted to skip making coffee and oatmeal for breakfast and instead visited the onsite bakery. Winner, winner, chicken dinner! Hard to beat rolling out of your tent, walking 100 feet and getting reasonably priced gourmet coffee and fresh baked pastries for breakfast. I will definitely stay here again.
Guide to Fort Smith
Nestled near Fort Smith, Montana, tent camping offers a serene escape into nature, with various campgrounds providing unique amenities and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $5
- At Grant Marsh, you can enjoy a peaceful riverside experience with minimal fees, making it an affordable choice for campers.
- The Two Leggins area offers a budget-friendly option for those looking to fish and relax without breaking the bank.
- For a truly free experience, consider the Big Horn NRC Dispersed SR, where you can camp next to the water at no cost.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the access to great spots at Mallards Landing, known for its quiet atmosphere and beautiful views.
- Hikers can explore scenic trails near Afterbay, which is surrounded by stunning landscapes and offers various outdoor activities.
- The Black Canyon Campground provides a unique opportunity for boat-in camping, perfect for those looking to combine water activities with their camping experience.
Enjoy the natural features of these campgrounds
- Grant Marsh features a serene environment with a vault toilet and garbage disposal, ensuring a clean camping experience.
- The shaded areas at Afterbay provide relief from the sun, making it a comfortable spot for summer camping.
- Campers at Two Leggins can enjoy the natural beauty of the area, although amenities are limited, allowing for a true back-to-nature experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Fort Smith, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Fort Smith, MT is Afterbay with a 4-star rating from 2 reviews.
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