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Patricia P.
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Too rough for resevoir camping
Rough road, glad we had 4wd and clearance. Not for a trailer camping and wouldn't takke myy rv either.
Camping near Garrison, MT
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Camping opportunities near Garrison, Montana range from developed campgrounds with amenities to primitive sites on public lands. Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park provides full-service camping with electric hookups, water, sewer connections, and shower facilities just off Interstate 90. Several other established campgrounds dot the region, including Town of Drummond Campground, Indian Creek RV Campground, and Deer Lodge A-OK Campground, all within a 20-mile radius of Garrison. Accommodations include tent sites, RV spots with various hookup options, and cabin rentals at select locations.
The camping season generally runs from mid-April through October, with most facilities closing during winter months. Campgrounds like Bernie & Sharons operate from March through November, while others such as Town of Drummond Campground maintain a shorter season from May to October. "We called 30 minutes before our arrival for a tent camping spot and the host was easily able to accommodate us," noted one visitor about their experience at Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park. Road access to most established campgrounds is suitable for all vehicle types, including large RVs. Dispersed camping options exist in the surrounding national forest lands, where primitive conditions require self-sufficiency as these areas lack facilities and maintained roads.
Riverside camping represents a common feature in the Garrison area, with multiple campgrounds offering proximity to waterways. The Clark Fork River and nearby creeks provide fishing opportunities and natural scenery. Campers consistently mention the mountain views as a highlight of staying in this region. Highway and railroad noise can be a consideration at some locations, particularly those closest to Interstate 90 and the railroad tracks. A visitor at Indian Creek RV Campground remarked, "The interstate is a stones throw from the site. If you are a heavy sleeper you'll have no problem." Most campgrounds in the area maintain grassy sites with some shade trees, though availability varies by location. The region serves well as both a destination and as a convenient stopover for travelers passing through western Montana.
Best Campgrounds near Garrison (141)
1. Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park
"This is a family owned RV park in Garrison, MT. Helpful hosts. Kid friendly. Gameroom. Laundry. If you want to relax, this is a great stop. Spacious spots, some mountain views."
"The layout is pretty condensed so I was quite close to my neighbor. Campground was quiet, some road noise outside. An excellent option to break up a drive on I-90."
2. Indian Creek RV Campground
"On our way to Yellowstone and it was getting late in the day, seen signs for the Old Montana Prison and decided that would be a fun stop."
"wheelchair it will be very difficult to access the bath house or laundry facilities as there is no ramp to get you over the concrete platform the building is on, and there is a 2-4 inch lip from the gravel drive"
3. Town of Drummond Campground
"Sweet little secret gem of a campground and centrally located close enough range of possibilities to go see around Central Montana. Bring bug spray."
"Next to river access."
4. Deer Lodge A-OK Campground
from $35 - $69 / night
Check Availability5. Lost Creek State Park Campground
"The campground is tucked between two imposing rock walls that deliver wonderful sunset and sunrise scenery."
"Lost Creek State Park is located just outside of Anaconda, and is a perfect location for a quick day-hike or a multi-day trip. It is located in a canyon that is very secluded and has great views."
6. Racetrack Campground
"It's Montana, so bearproofing is necessary. 3 out of 10 sites were occupied mid-week in August."
"Racetrack campground is a hidden gem of a campground tucked just in side the Forest Service boundary. This 13 site campground has large roomy sites well spread out from each other. "
from $15 / night
Check Availability7. Douglas Creek Cabin
"Very cute little cabin nestled next to a small creek. The area was very pretty, but had some broken fencing allowing tons of cows to surround the cabin on the morning. Very funny, but a little odd."
from $45 / night
Check Availability8. Elliston Dispersed Camping on Forest Road 314
"Up a forest service road, so four-wheel-drive came in handy. A bit muddy. There are a variety of sites available, some are easier to access than others."
9. Kading Campground
"It’s well worth the drive and potholes. Large sites lots of space in between sites too. We had #5 with a short path to the water. Stating one night but I think we’ll stay two. Happy camping!"
"Kaden Campground is a Helena National Forest Campground just about at the end of the road, the trail head for Blackfeet Meadows Trail is just a short distance past the campground. "
from $10 / night
Check Availability10. Cromwell Dixon Campground
"Close to the Continental Divide trail, which we briefly hiked. Beautiful trail. Campsites had tables and plenty of shade."
"p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; } Cromwell Dixon Campground is a nice Forest Service Campground located on the Continental Divide's McDonald Pass."
Drive Time
- 44 min from Helena, MT
- 55 min from Missoula, MT
- 1 hr 48 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 56 min from Great Falls, MT
Recent Camping Photos near Garrison, MT
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Elliston Dispersed Camping on Forest Road 314
Little Blackfoot River Dispersed Campsite
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Boulder Creek Lodge
Cromwell Dixon Campground
Whitehouse
Moose Creek Campground — Helena Lewis And Clark National Forest
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Spring Hill Campground
Lost Moose Meadows Campground
Flint Creek Campground
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Recent Reviews near Garrison, MT
529 Reviews of 141 Garrison Campgrounds
Brian C.
RangerGrey Sandy Campground
We Left a Night Early and Didn't Ask for the Money Back
SUMMARY
We booked Grey Sandy on Hauser Lake and pulled our fifth wheel into a site directly across from the office. Shared water, shared fire pit, and enough dust to season a steak. The site was nowhere near level and tight enough that backing in felt like a timed event. Bathrooms were average. The camp store was average. The park itself is run down. Older long-term rigs, no visible upkeep, and the clear impression that nobody has invested a dollar here in a long time. We don't lock camper doors at a campground. We locked them here. We left a night early and did not ask for a refund.
**WHAT I LIKED
**The hosts. Genuinely kind people who seemed to actually care about the guests, which is more than the property can say for itself. The male host walked over and fired up the fire pit for the kids and us, and that was hands down the best part of the stay. The fire pit itself, once it was lit. The only nice feature in the park. Bathrooms and the store were average. At this campground, average counts as a win.**WHAT I DISLIKED:
**Extremely tight site. Not level. Dirt and dust everywhere. Shared water and a shared fire pit. Dirt road in with steady traffic, so the dust never had a chance to settle. The lake is a long way off. If you are booking this for Hauser Lake access, look elsewhere. Overall condition of the park. Rough-looking campers parked long-term and no sign of maintenance or pride of ownership. The photos on the website do not match what you pull into. Go in with your expectations adjusted. We canceled a reservation in June when our camper broke down and never received our refund.**WILL I STAY HERE AGAIN?
**Not the way it sits today. We left a night early and walked away from the money, which tells you exactly where we landed. That said, the campground has changed hands, and I know the new owner. There is real potential here. Level the sites, control the dust, clean up the long-term rigs, and update the photos so they match the property. Do that, and this becomes a solid Hauser Lake stop. I will check back in a season. As of this trip, it is a hard pass.
Lucy B.
GuideRussell Gates Memorial
Riverside Spot perfect for fishing
Tent camped here with the family for a couple nights. Clean vault toilets. Fresh water available from camp pump. Kids loved this! No electrical or water at the sites. Lots of paddle boarders and fly fishermen here. Kids floated down the rapids in their intestines and fly fished off the bank. We felt secluded and couldn’t see our neighbors. Flat tent site with picnic table and fire ring. Clear path to the river with private frontage. Will def come again.
- AArielGuide
2 Bar Lazy H RV Campground
Do not stay here
We camped here as a last resort driving through on 90. There were thunderstorms and we didn’t want to risk muddy conditions of dispersed camping at 11pm. We drove up, and everything was closed. There were payment envelopes, but no fees posted. We took an envelope, but left in the car, intending to pay in the morning. There was a large sign posted on the hut next to the office stating “Don’t bother me until after 10:00am.” The campground is a gravel lot next to the freeway, with high weeds and broken down cars/RV around the perimeter. There is one shower/bathroom house, with a key code. One dumpster. One spigot for water. The spaces have full hookups, but are so close together it looks like a derelict parking lot with a view of the freeway. We slept there, and the next morning at 8:30, the owner drove up in his 4 wheeler, yelling and cursing at us. Our leashed dogs barked at him, as he was verbally attacking us, and he threatened to hit them with his 4 wheeler. Apparently, someone had dropped $10 for payment in an envelope last night and he thought it was us. He continued screaming in my husband’s face along with our three and eight year old sons next to him, stating how little money $10 would buy. I came out and told him that wasn’t our payment, our envelope is in the car, and we couldn’t pay last night as there were no prices listed. The then told us to settle up as we leave, still didn’t give us the code to the bathroom, and then said he was going to have to find the “f$$cking sonan1tch” who gave him only $10. And drove away. No apologies, no nothing. This place is a sh1t hole with a mean tempered owner who nearly gets into violent altercations as a first course of action. Oh, and a site with electricity is $60.
Ricky R.RangerCromwell Dixon Campground
Nice small USFS campground near Helena MT
Small campground with around 14 sites, 13 back in an 1 large pull through. Right off Highway 12 so there is some road noise but tolerable. Most sites are sunny with lots of new trees planted. Most are pretty level and several can accommodate 36’ rigs. Has modern vault restrooms and water available in park. No trash service or dump station. High enough elevation to cool off at night.
John W.GuideLost Creek State Park Campground
Great camp hosts
Good choice of FCFS sites - keep driving up the valley to check them all out. From the top ones — only a short hike to the waterfall. Very picturesque sunsets. Short drive to Anaconda
- John W.Guide
Philipsburg Bay Campground
Short walk to lake
Good choice of first come first served spots in lodgepole pine forest. Tree cover not great for solar & starlink. Quite crowded in early August with various floating and boating activities. Sites spread out.
Lisa M.
LegendBeavertail Hill State Park Campground
Pretty park but noisy
We spent two nights here. The campground itself is very pretty with lots of trees and grass and such but it’s right next to the freeway and to a train tracks so there was a lot of noise. We paid $34 a night for our site that had electric. This was for non-Montana resident. I would say about half the sites are only large enough to accommodate rigs bigger than 30 feet. There was a pit toilet and also another toilet with flushing toilets. Nice little nature trail of a mile along that goes around the park. Camp Manager was very nice.
- AAmy O.Traveler
Divide Bridge Campground — Bureau Of Land Management
Very nice place
We were impressed on how nice the place was. Stopped there to have a lunch on the way back from Utah. Will definitely be back someday to camp.
Guide to Garrison
Camping near Garrison, Montana offers easy access to national forest lands and waterways at elevations between 4,500-5,000 feet. The area experiences distinct seasonal changes with summer daytime temperatures reaching the 80s and winter lows often below freezing. Most dispersed camping locations require high-clearance vehicles due to unmaintained forest roads.
What to do
Hiking to waterfalls: Lost Creek State Park Campground features a waterfall just 125 yards from campsites. "Lost Creek State Park has a beautiful canyon setting and a pretty waterfall just a very short hike from your campsite. We could hear the waterfall from there," reports one camper who stayed in site #14.
Fishing opportunities: Kading Campground sits along the Little Blackfoot River with easy access points. "We stayed in site #5, which was a pull though site. The site had a small path down to the river (which was amazing!)," notes a visitor who particularly enjoyed the riverside location.
Historic site exploration: The area near Indian Creek RV Campground includes several museums and historic sites. "Deer lodge has some great museums and Anne tours. The old prison and associated mushrooms are a must stop. Check out the ghost town!" recommends one camper.
What campers like
Creek and river sounds: Many campers appreciate the natural water sounds at Lost Creek State Park Campground. "The river and waterfall are in the campground which made for lovely white noise when falling asleep. Spaces have lots of privacy," shares one visitor who found the ambient sounds relaxing.
Affordability: The Town of Drummond Campground offers budget-friendly camping. "Best $10 campsites imaginable. I have always enjoyed able to roll up and there was an available site. Good for trailers up to 23ft and even has water and power sites," explains a frequent visitor.
Wild berry picking: Seasonal foraging adds to the camping experience. "Thimbleberries were ripe during our stay and plentiful," notes a camper at Lost Creek State Park, while another mentioned "During our visit the raspberries and thimble berries located along the creek were ripe."
What you should know
Train noise: Several campgrounds near the interstate experience periodic train disruptions. "It is very quiet except for trains every few hours," mentions a visitor at Town of Drummond Campground, where despite the noise, campers still found the experience positive.
Road conditions: Access to many dispersed sites requires appropriate vehicles. "Up a forest service road, so four-wheel-drive came in handy. A bit muddy. There are a variety of sites available, some are easier to access than others," notes a camper at Elliston Dispersed Camping.
Seasonal restrictions: Many campgrounds close during winter months. "Road is a bit rough, would be hesitant to bring a low clearance vehicle up there," cautions a Kading Campground visitor, while another site had "Gate is closed, I'm assuming for the winter."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play areas for children. "Playground for kids, and river nearby. Occasional train goes by but much rather that than noise of trucks in Walmart parking lots," mentions a camper at Town of Drummond Campground.
Indoor recreation options: Boulder Creek Lodge provides indoor entertainment for rainy days. "After we ate, we went down stairs to the game room and played pool, table soccer and checkers for about 4 hours," shares a family who found this amenity particularly valuable during inclement weather.
Wildlife awareness: Campers should practice bear safety in this region. "It's Montana, so bearproofing is necessary," reminds one visitor at Racetrack Campground, where 3 out of 10 sites were occupied mid-week in August.
Tips from RVers
Electric vehicle support: Some campgrounds accommodate EV charging needs. "We were driving an electric car (Tesla) and were told that we could use the 30 amp to recharge it at no extra costs. At less than 40$ for a site with 30 amp this was a steal," notes a camper at Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park.
Site leveling considerations: Many campground sites require adjustment. "The sites are large and private and somewhat level but many will require leveling. Many of the sites are short, officially 23ft max, but there were several there would easily accommodate our 28 foot rig," observes a visitor at Lost Creek State Park Campground.
Air conditioner capacity: Summer heat may require cooling systems. "The wiring held up great, ran both AC's at the same time with no issues," reports a camper at Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park, confirming adequate electrical capacity for multiple cooling units.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping options are available in Garrison, Montana?
What camping options are available in Garrison, Montana?
Garrison, Montana offers several camping options for visitors. Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park is a family-owned facility with spacious spots, some mountain views, and amenities including a gameroom and laundry facilities. The park is kid-friendly and offers a peaceful atmosphere despite some road noise. For those seeking public land camping, Harpers Lake provides riverside campsites at $12 per night if you have a Montana fishing license. These sites include fire pits, picnic tables, and seasonal restroom access. The surrounding area also features several state parks and national forest campgrounds within driving distance that provide access to Montana's beautiful landscapes.
Are there RV parks in Garrison, MT with full hookups?
Are there RV parks in Garrison, MT with full hookups?
Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park in Garrison offers RV accommodations with helpful hosts and spacious spots. For additional full hookup options near Garrison, Deer Lodge A-OK Campground provides water and facilities suitable for big rigs, located a short drive from Garrison. RV campers can also consider Boulder Creek Lodge near Hall which is big-rig friendly with water access. These parks provide convenient bases for exploring the Garrison area while enjoying the amenities needed for a comfortable RV stay.
What camping is available near Garrison, MT?
What camping is available near Garrison, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Garrison, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 141 campgrounds and RV parks near Garrison, MT and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Garrison, MT?
Which is the most popular campground near Garrison, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Garrison, MT is Bernie & Sharons Riverfront RV Park with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Garrison, MT?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Garrison, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Garrison, MT.
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