Top Tent Camping near Frenchtown, MT

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Best Tent Sites Near Frenchtown, MT (39)

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483 Reviews of 39 Frenchtown Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
    September 11, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area

    Easy, peaceful and beautiful

    So gorgeous! Tent camped along the river! Very spaced out campsites, nice for lots of privacy and quiet! Signs to be aware of bear country but took precautions. Rock fire pits at each site. Super easy for quick stop road tripping (0.5 miles off main road)! Stayed in early September on a road trip to Glacier, was able to find our site decently well in the dark! Verizon cell service 3-4 bars! Loved it!

    The west is the only safe way to enter onto the road to the campsites. On the map, it looks like you can enter/exit either way from 135… but the east side of the road to get back onto 135 is impossible… so we just had to turn around and exit the same way we came in (from the west).

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lolo Hot Springs Campground
    September 4, 2024

    Lolo Hot Springs Campground

    For the Hot Springs

    The campground is fine. It has toilets and showers. Not much to write about. The sites are all different sizes, but had 30amp and water for $40 a night. The Hot Springs are $15 and worth the relaxation. This is old Montana so don’t expect fancy, but unique. The host was kind enough to keep be us to a spot not in between a bunch of RVs which was nice.

    No cell service but the Hot Springs, the bar and the office all have wifi.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Quartz Flats Campground
    September 4, 2024

    Quartz Flats Campground

    Just what I needed

    As others have said, traveling down 90, this place is great. Stayed in Loop G, so under the tunnel. Flush toilets, clean sites, not on top of each other. You can scan the QR code and pay easily. Just needed a night and be able to set up Starlink to do some work. Found a more open spot and it was perfect.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Nugget RV Resort
    August 27, 2024

    Nugget RV Resort

    We Gave Nugget a Try

    We decided to stay here because we’ve seen this campground(CG) featured the last five year’s we’ve been on the road by CG review websites, travel forums, and big-name RV bloggers. So we thought we’d give Nugget a try. We followed our RV GPS to the CG that is near I-90, but far enough away that you don’t hear highway noise. There was another camper checking in when we arrived, but check-in was fairly quick and thorough. There was a sign about being a Good Sam Member and we had to ask to get the discount as that option was not available for the online reservation. We then had a very friendly escort to pull through site 63 with FHUs, which is supposedly a premium site. This gravel site has a little grass yard with a picnic table. The site is across from a community fire pit and couple of their little trail heads. When we were there in July, there was a fire ban so not having a site fire pit was no big deal. The utilities are nicely placed in the middle of the pad. Water pressure is good at about 50 psi. We got 2 to 3 bars on Verizon. As there are a lot of mature pine trees in this CG, satellite is iffy. Our campsite was at the north end of the CG facing the woods, so we used our Verizon MiFi versus Starlink. We probably could have gotten the Starlink to work if we put the antenna on our roof, but as we were only here for three nights, we didn’t try. There’s a nice trail system around the CG to walk with your kids and it is dog friendly. They offer a lot of amenities of which laundry was one that we did use. There’s a nice 9-hole golf course just down the road. They used to let veterans golf for free on Wednesdays, but now charges vets only$5. The CG also had a food truck one evening that was convenient. We wanted to see what all the hype was about and we got the chance. This CG has a lot to offer families or campers who desire a lot of comforts. Overall, its a nice and well run CG, but we are not compelled to repeat with all the other options in the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jocko Hollow Campground
    August 27, 2024

    Jocko Hollow Campground

    Sweet spot by the creek

    Old lady was sweet to us, I saw the reviews about her being not so sweet but she was nice and got us in last minute. The gentleman brought us a whole tractor full of wood and was nice as well. Trees were down like other reviews stated, they mentioned they had a massive storm. Not something I feel they should be judged for, they were concerned about my kids and asked them to keep away from the left side because of that.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
    August 26, 2024

    Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area

    Quiet open site on the river

    Dispersed camping at the "Peninsula" Recreation Area. 6 day stay limit according to the sign. No potable water. Stone fire rings throughout.

    We stayed mid week during August. Stayed in a medium sized site on the river. Small steep slope to the water.

    Pros:
    Plenty of space, both large and small sites. Room for a 30' in a couple of the sites. 3 bars Tmobile. Some sites on the water with a short steep slope down. 12 miles to gas station. Beautiful views.

    Cons: No pit toilets (edit: another camper said they are at the end of the campground) No potable water. Road/train noise. POISON IVY (found it... found all of it)

    Overall we loved this spot. Being ok the water in a mostly private setting with such amazing views is our goal. Little bit of road noise but hardly noticeable over the wind in the trees.

    Sites were clean but well used, so thank you to all the campers that took care of this place!

  • Camper-submitted photo from National Forest Recreation Area - Peninsula
    August 20, 2024

    National Forest Recreation Area - Peninsula

    Wrong location

    Do not follow maps directions to this spot. Click the one a little south east next to the river titled “Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area”. This is the right location. Good spot.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Nugget RV Resort
    August 6, 2024

    Nugget RV Resort

    Fantastic

    Great customer service! Helped us set up, talked with us. Checked in with us. Quite. It’s definitely a resort. But it was a great spot for a one nighter.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Campground St. Regis
    August 3, 2024

    Campground St. Regis

    One night camp

    Very clean campground. The sites are flat and gravel. Small general store at office. There is also a pool that is small but clean. We were on our way home and decided to do one night with power hook up.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Clark Fork River
    August 2, 2024

    Clark Fork River

    Fantastic!

    The further you drive on the road the closer you can get to the river! There are some pit toilets too! Absolutely beautiful!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Muchwater Recreation Area
    July 23, 2024

    Muchwater Recreation Area

    Awesome stay

    This was a great stay right on the river with night sites and a vault toilet. Only issues I had was the train across the river runs throughout the night and it sounds like it’s coming right through your tent

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dalles
    July 22, 2024

    Dalles

    Great and quiet campsite

    Nothing too wild about this site, but nice views and relatively quiet. Sites are along a small side road that Patel’s off the main road, with a few pretty clean pit toilets. We saw one spigot as well. Each site had parking, picnic table, and fire pit. Campsites on the creek side butt right up to the bluffs above the creek, so make sure to keep little ones and dogs close at hand! Very close to the welcome creek trailhead which is definitely worth an afternoon - although be warned, welcome creek trail is not super popular and this will require some bushwhacking. As well, there is a pretty sketchy single-log “bridge” you must traverse if you’re still in a high flow season. The suspension bridge over rock creek definitely has a great view though and is worth a look at!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Grizzly
    July 18, 2024

    Grizzly

    Lots of fire wood right now?

    Quiet during the week, I had the place to myself. They have been working on it taking out timber. Brush piles all over the place. 2 sites still closed. But still a nice place.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Norton
    July 18, 2024

    Norton

    Quiet during the week.

    The camp sites are All in the center of the area. Two outhouses and water available with a hand pump. Garbage cans. Has a trail to Rock Creek. The site is in Ponderosa pines and near houses.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Quartz Flats Campground
    July 9, 2024

    Quartz Flats Campground

    Brilliant place to stop if cycling through .

    Wonderful campsite if you’re cycling through the I-90 corridor, although you do need to ride on I-90 to get to the rest stop, but it’s not a long way on the freeway. Shade, flat and the host is wonderful. Best part - you can take the path to the river and just sit in the water to cool off.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lolo Hot Springs RV Park & Campground
    July 8, 2024

    Lolo Hot Springs RV Park & Campground

    Site 7 Was Amazing over the 4th of July!

    We don't usually do RV parks but didn't want to fight for camp spots during the 4th of July long weekend. We ended up booking here on the 4th and 5th of July and had a great time camping along the river, going to the hot springs across the street and walking the area. This is a beautiful resort and a little more on the campy side which we liked.

    The fireworks show was spectacular and from site 7 which 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. Site seven also seemed really large compared to other as there was a large tree between the next site where we tied up a hammock.

    One thing to mention on camp 7 is that its one of the few areas with the brush cleared wide open on the creek. If you don't put a camp chair or something to the side of the picnic table, we found other campers will come and hang out there in your campsite as they must think its an open space to get to the water. After putting a chair there, we were disturbed less.

    The hot springs accross the highway are $12 a person and 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. Its more rustic hot springs but we did find it nice and someone told me they drain the mineral bath nightly and pressure wash it for the next day (unconfirmed)

    If you are coming on the 4th of July, I'll let you know the music starts around 4pm where the have a DJ playing music till about 10pm on the other side of the highway near the restaurant were the majority of people watched and shot off fireworks of their own. We enjoyed the camp site knowing that it was just for that day and planned it would be a loud night which it was. The fireworks started around 8/9pm and went to about 1 am. The show seemed to wrap up around 10:30 but was hard to tell what was the show vs people shooting off their own. We ended up going to bed around 11pm but booms and crackles kept us up till the crowd died down. We didn't mind but thought I'd mention if you plan to come for a quite evening over this holiday.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Jocko Hollow Campground
    July 8, 2024

    Jocko Hollow Campground

    They accommodated us last mint

    This is a cute little camp site. We were right next to the river which was amazing. But some of the sites are for permanent residents, which feels weird. They have a laundry room, showers and bathrooms. Not the cleanest. But do the trick. A little road noisy. But loved the attention to the flowers and the grounds.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Monture Creek
    July 4, 2024

    Monture Creek

    Monture Trailhead Campsites

    Campsite are separated a good distance, not very many. There might be hookups in the round end of the, not positive. Fire pits available. 2 Bathrooms available. Large picnic benches. Pretty sure first come first serve.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Turquoise Lake Backcountry Site
    July 2, 2024

    Turquoise Lake Backcountry Site

    Pristine backcountry camping

    Absolutely beautiful backpacking loop! About 6 miles in you will reach your destination of turquoise lake. I camped here on 6/19 and it was absolutely beautiful despite the “winter weather” This is a dispersed site so you can set your tent up anywhere within reason at the lake, however the terrain here is VERY rugged and most sites won’t fit anything larger than a 1 person backpacking tent. There are a few spots that can fit stuff bigger, but they’re a pain in the butt and you’ll probably have to walk far to set up a cook site/bear hang. Hang your food! There’s lots of wildlife at this lake and you will more than likely be neighbors with some goats. If you come in June prepare yourself for bugs. You MUST pack out what you pack in. You can filter water from the lake, but I would recommend hiking in with water as well.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Lolo Creek Campground
    July 2, 2024

    Lolo Creek Campground

    This listing has the wrong GPS coordinates and is a duplicate

    We tried to drive out here and the gps location is on private land. The actual campground is to the east on the main highway on the south side of the road. This listing is a duplicate to this one https://thedyrt.com/camping/montana/lolo-creek-area which has the correct coordinates. I submitted an edit to consolidate but wanted to leave this review incase others found it.



Guide to Frenchtown

Camping near Frenchtown, Montana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a quiet retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking and Nature Walks: The area around Frenchtown is perfect for hiking. Many campers enjoy the trails in Lolo National Forest, where you can find scenic views and wildlife. One visitor mentioned, "Great hikes in the area—up to Morrel Falls is nice."
  • Fishing: If you love fishing, the rivers and lakes nearby are great spots. A camper at Big Pine Campground said, "It's a beautiful location with dispersed sites and enough room for rigs."
  • Swimming and Relaxing: Many campgrounds have access to lakes or rivers for swimming. A review from Placid Lake State Park Campground noted, "The kids loved fishing from the dock."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. One visitor at Jim & Mary's RV Park said, "Everything was clean including the picnic table."
  • Friendly Staff: Many reviews highlight the helpfulness of campground staff. A guest at Granite Peak RV Resort mentioned, "Everyone we met, both staff & guests, was very nice."
  • Spacious Sites: Campers enjoy having room to spread out. A review for Seeley Lake Lolo Campground stated, "Nice spacious sites, bear-proof garbage cans, and potable water available."

What you should know:

  • Electric Vehicle Restrictions: Some campgrounds have strict policies regarding electric vehicles. A frustrated camper at Missoula KOA Holiday shared, "They would not allow us to even come on the property."
  • Busy Roads: Some campgrounds are near busy highways, which can be noisy. A visitor at Lolo Creek Campground noted, "This campsite is next to a very busy road with a lot of traffic."
  • Limited Amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A camper at Chief Looking Glass Campground mentioned, "There is no service once you reach the campsite areas."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for Kid-Friendly Activities: Many campgrounds offer activities for kids. A review for Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA highlighted, "This campground has it all. Lots of fun for the kids with mini golf, bikes, paddle boats, and arcade games."
  • Choose Campgrounds with Water Access: Kids love swimming and fishing. A parent at Placid Lake State Park Campground said, "A few small beach spots for swimming."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: After a day of activities, having a quiet space is essential. A visitor at Granite Peak RV Resort mentioned, "It worked well as a stop-off spot for laundry, showers, electric recharge, and water fill."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spaces. A reviewer at Granite Peak RV Resort noted, "The length was pretty short. I'm guessing this was built before bigger RVs were commonplace."
  • Use Cashless Systems: Many campgrounds are moving to cashless systems. A visitor at Granite Peak RV Resort mentioned, "Park is on a cashless system. Laundry, gift shop, etc., all only take credit or debit cards."
  • Look for Amenities: RV parks often have extra features like laundry and mini-golf. A camper at Jim & Mary's RV Park said, "Great park and the owners are very friendly."

Camping near Frenchtown, Montana, has something for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, you'll find spots that fit your needs.

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