Best RV Parks & Resorts near Glendive, MT

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82 Reviews of 14 Glendive Campgrounds

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  Keith

  Traveler

  

  May. 7, 2023

  Horse Creek RV and Trailer Park

  RV park in Circle, Montana

  Quiet RV park. The new owner is doing a lot of work leveling sites and putting in new infrastructure. Has full hook ups, a laundromat, and a shower. Close to a nice convenient store and restaurants. Small creek had geese, a heron, and carp.

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  Heather K.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 24, 2019

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Clean campground, spacious sites, and excellent hosts

  We stayed in site 12, which was rated as an RV campsite, it was pull through, but the hosts said mainly they use that area of the campground for tents with the RVs across the street (RV sites 1 - 9).  If you are tent camping, the upper sites are really nice and secluded (20s - 30s).  RVs cannot make it to sites 20s - 30s because it is a narrow dirt road to the top.

  It's dry camping - no RV hookups, but at the visitor's center they have a water fill station that is free.  You can pull in and fill up your RV water tank.  There is no dump station at the park, nor in Glendive, so you have to drive to Miles City or Wibaux to dump.  We found a Cenex in Miles City that had a good dump station and it was free.

  The sites were spacious, clean and affordable.  Sites 11 & 13 had a nice view.  The bathrooms were pit toilets.  Very clean.  No running water.  Camp fires are permitted.

  The camp hosts were really helpful and friendly.

  We spent one day in Makoshika hiking the trails with our dog.  We felt that 1 day was sufficient, but you could easily spend more time to enjoy the park, take some longer hikes, or play disc golf.  The other day we took a drive to North Dakota to check out Theodore Roosevelt National Park, about an hour drive away.  Well worth the drive.  We stopped at Beaver Creek Brewery on the way back to the campsite and brought back a growler for around the campfire.

  They said next year they plan on expanding the campsites and adding in some full hook-up RV sites and a dump station.  Even without that, we plan on coming back.

  I'd book in advance if you are planning on going over a weekend.  The campsites were all booked when we arrived.  We reserved our spot about 3 weeks prior.

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  Mimi

  Legend

  

  Jun. 7, 2022

  Small Towne RV Campground

  Great place for a Base!

  Clean and well cared for. Excellent wifi. Host is super nice! Spaces are well spaced and the grass is well cared for. About half pull through and half back in. Close to 94, so some highway noise. The water in Terry has a lot of iron, I'm sure it's potable, but it looks cloudy and brown. Not the campgrounds fault. Excellent value for going to see the Terry Badlands and Mikoshako. $25/night for full hook ups.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 9, 2023

  Short Pine OHV Area

  A stop, not a campsite

  It’s a really pretty area! Very quiet. Great if you’re offroading. Pit toilet. No water, no other amenities. Only 7-8 miles from Glendive and 94! Weird little bugs that pack a bite for their size. And some flies.

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  Holly E.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2020

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Clean sites, not much of a view

  First of all this campground is not $6 anymore. It is $20. There are no electric hook-ups and some of the parking areas are very unlevel.  Even though no hook-ups there were still a number of motorhomes and towables camping here, dominating the tent campers.  We were lucky enough to find a level site mid-week by arriving around 10 am. Sites were very clean and relatively spacious with asphalt paving. There isn't much to look at here.  Just kind of a prairie with a hill. There is a dump station. There is also a fill station by the picnic area with a threaded hose but we had to back our Class B up onto the sidewalk as we only carry a 25ft hose with us and the spigot was about 30 ft from the parking lot. We could hear traffic noise as you are right off I-94, but it wasn't obnoxious.

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  kandice

  Guide

  

  Jun. 13, 2022

  Green Valley Campground

  A port in a storm

  This rv site has full hookups but costs more than some of the motels in the area. But with a storm coming in I decided to stop. After going over two sets of railroad tracks and around a sharp corner, I get to the check-in cabin and no one is there. Once I did get a little old lady, with a cane on a 4-wheeler, to come help me, she advised me she doesn’t take credit cards. There are picnic tables, restrooms I was afraid to check out, and what looks like a cemetery for old RVS. But people were nice and besides the interstate traffic, it was a quiet place to ride out the weather and heal my dog’s wounded feet.

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  Dustin M.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 2, 2021

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Great Primitive Camping

  Makoshika State Park is beautiful camping and is about as good as it gets for primitive camping. There's quite a few hiking trials, a small museum and a gift shop at the Visitors Center. The photography options are just about endless. Also, don't let anyone fool you into believing the Diane Gabriel Trail is "easy." I mean, it's not bad … until you have to scale the hill. Beautiful views though.

  If you're in a tent or a pop-up, there are some very cool primitive sites up the switchbacks that provide spectacular views of the park. If you have a camper or RV, camping in the coulee is wonderful. 

  The only negative is the primitive camping angle when there exists the ability for each site to have both water and electric. They added water spigots on each side of the Cains Coulee Campground earlier this year, but if they were running lines, why not run to every site? I understand if it's a water pressure issue, but still. Electric as well. The Camp Hosts now have water, electric and sewer. It'd make sense to bring that to all the sites. Not only would it make camping at Makoshika a 5-star experience, it'd allow everyone to enjoy the peacefulness of the Cains Coulee valley without a bunch of generators running.

  Our experience was awesome and we will be returning next year.

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  Jenny H.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 7, 2020

  Glendive Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  Ok if you need a gravel pad and hookups

  Behind the Astoria hotel, the Glendive Campground feels like an afterthought. If you need a place to stay for the night and hook up to water, sewer, and electricity, this place will do. If you can drive another 50 minutes (east), you’ll find more options in Medora.

  Even in August, when I called ahead the front desk said they never fill up and I don’t need a reservation. No fire pit, there are about 40 sites and several are next to about 6 or 7 dead and leafless trees - check the weather before parking your prize under one! No fire rings, and this year the restrooms and showers are closed “due to COVID”. Seems convenient... despite MT being a mandatory mask state, the front desk worker at the Astoria where you check in did not have a mask and there was no signage. However, there was a sign that the breakfast buffet at the hotel was cancelled.

  Many of the pedestals need repair and the vent on our sewer was broken off. I removed a pile of dead branches in order to pull our trailer into position. However, the reality is that you don’t need much if you bring your own equipment. I just wonder how not offering bathroom facilities to tent campers helps slow the spread of coronavirus... gives me something to ponder as I don’t enjoy any amenities offered.

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  Jessica S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 31, 2019

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Beautiful Scenery

  Campground was clean and well maintained, camp hosts were friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Easy access, nice parking pads, have picnic tables and fire rings at each camp site.  Offers RV dump and potable water in campground.  Does not have hook ups and have limited times to run a generator. Great option close to Medora (7 miles) without the hustle and bustle of town.  Very beautiful views of the badlands.  Easy access to trails for hiking and biking.

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  Judy T.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 25, 2020

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Pine on Rocks campground

  This was one of several sites up a winding steep but paved road where trailers are not allowed. We had a very private site #20 with our own clean private vault toilet and garbage can. It was down a single track rutted road but our 24’ pop up truck camper made it with ease. We could see some of the hoodoos if we walked around. There was lots of room to set up a tent and just wander around. Cost was $14. We had groupings of pine trees for shade as it can get hot there even in Late September.

  There is a campground for larger RVs but they are on asphalt closer to the entrance. They were crowded and it looked hot there.

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  Marilyn K.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 27, 2024

  Horse Creek RV and Trailer Park

  Conveniently located off Route 200

  Owner/Manager is welcoming and follows thru with calls and texts.
  Obvious the campground area is being upgraded.
  Level Gravel pads. WiFi. There is one Shower and one restroom and we found them clean. New electrical service, 20/30/50 and water. Hot, free shower Sites are close together.

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  Leah N.

  Guide

  

  May. 25, 2022

  Intake Dam

  Wonderful Place

  The sites are level and grass is nicely mowed. There are fire rings and picnic tables. It has great access to the river, right below the dam and has a boat dock. Lots of trees for shade! The campground has toilets and water (push and hold the nozzle down). If you come during paddlefishing season (May & June), the banks will be filled with fishermen trying to snag into one of these fish. Though it's a busy time of year, it's a wonderful time to stay and see them working in fish that can reach over 100 lbs. There is also great sturgeon fishing in the area as well. Absolutely recommend staying here!

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  Mimi

  Legend

  

  Jun. 8, 2022

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Amazing Place!

  This is a gorgeous setting! Stunning views everywhere you look. Lots of great hiking trails for all abilities. Great ranger staff. Very interesting visitor's center. Disc golf course. If it rains, the mud is insane! Thick, really slippery and sticks to everything. No hookups, water is good tasting. Dispersed areas are so beautiful!

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  John S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 20, 2019

  Glendive Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

  Comfortable, Cozy

  The owners were very accommodating to our weary group.  We got in late, but they didn't have any problems with helping us get set up in the dark.  There was a water leak at our hookup, so we didn't fully trust the water as clean.

  All in all, this was a nice, inexpensive spot to settle in for the night.

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  Doug L.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 3, 2023

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Paleontology Abound at Makosika State Park in

  This is on of the coolest state parks this side of the Cenozoic Period! They found dinosaur fossils in this park. and you never know you just might find some too! Our campsites butted right up to a cool mountain and the peaks are small enough for you to scamper around on. PLUS the have the coolest frisbee golf course this side of the jurassic Period with embedded holes spread over the ancient cretaceous landscape! How cool is that.

  Astronomy wise this is a Bortle Class 4 site SQM: 21.62 mag./arc sec2. I did not get to observe due to smoke and poor weather.

  All sites are primitive but there is fresh water in each of the two campgrounds and vault toilets are nearby. Trash pickup id also available. There is no dump-station but one is close by at: Glendive Landfill City government office 801 E Brennan St. (406) 377-9839

  Hiking at the park contains easy and tough trails but each one is sure to delight with wonder and discovery on each one.

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  Josh K.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 11, 2024

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Good, nice sites

  Overall a nice campsite. Many sites for tents, some for campers and trailers. Each had a picnic table and a fire ring. Pretty loud road noise from the highway but a good spot to stop for a night.

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  justin C.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 25, 2021

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Busy place but very unique

  Got to the campground at dark. Only sites available were up a 15% switchback road, trailers discouraged but we were told by the camp hosts we wouldn’t have a problem with our teardrop. The road was no joke and nerve wracking but once we were up at the top of the hill things were ok and gravel road. Very busy with vehicle traffic from people within the park leaving much after dark.

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  Angie A.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 4, 2023

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  A beautiful way to wake up

  What an amazing place! We arrived in the dark and woke up to the most amazing sunrise! Toilets. No electricity. Only $24 for non-residents

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 29, 2024

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Convenient to the highway

  General: Small (37-site) forest service campground in two loops near Theodore Roosevelt National Park. No hookups or cell service (despite proximity to the highway). We arrived on a Thursday afternoon in late August with no reservation and had no problem securing a site, although it filled almost to capacity by evening. 

  Site Quality: Many are in direct sun, but we found one that had some afternoon shade. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. All camper pads are paved. 

  Bath/Shower house: There were six vault toilets (two by the entrance and two in each loop) that had sinks but no soap; they were reasonably clean. Two showers were in the other loop from where we stayed, and we did not use them. 

  Activities: There is access to the Buffalo Gap Trail, but we did not hike it as this was an overnight stop for us and quite hot. It is not far from the south unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

  It was hot when we were there (high 80s) so we just kind of collapsed upon arrival and took off the next day. The good news is you are close to the highway, but you will hear some road noise. $20 or$10 with the senior pass makes it a good deal. Cash or check if you cannot register online (no service with Verizon).

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  Chris G.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2018

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Midnight Arrival

  We were thankful to have found Buffalo Gap Campground on our return drive home from Glacier National Park. There are not a lot of options when driving the lonely highways of Northrn Montana. When we arrived at the campsite at Midnight during a thunderstorm, we were surprised to see so many available sites that were level for our small A-frame Popup. While located right off the highway, the noise was not excessive. Due to other reviews we had anticipated paying to take a shower; however the coin slots were taped over and we showered for free with plenty of pressure and hot water. We spoke to the very friendly camp host the next morning and he confirmed the nightly charge of $6 per site. If you have the National Park Senior pass it is only $3!!! Quite the bargain for a night's stay in a very clean and convenient campground. Note: The cost may increase to $10 in the future, but even that is still a bargain!

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  Deb M.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 21, 2022

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Great views, ok campground

  Be careful on the road from the visitor center to the campground - very rough. Otherwise, this is a decent campground with fabulous views of the surrounding badlands. No electric sites or dump station, but there is potable water available at the campground. It’s very close to the interstate, so it makes a great stopover.

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  Joseph G.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 21, 2023

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Hot showers baby!

  We’ve been dispersed camping a majority of our travels but my bride saw that they had free Showers there so we made a change of plans.

  The campsite is right off of the highways and easy to find. (Do not recommend buffalo gap rd south of the 94 in wet seasons unless you enjoy putting your white knuckling 4 low to use)

  The sites are all asphalt and offer a decent amount of privacy!

  Showers were great as well as the flushing toilettes.

  Really close to Medora and TRNP

  Camp host was incredibly nice/friendly.

  Would stay again if ever back up that way.

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  Janet R.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 19, 2018

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Dinosaurs and caprocks galore

  wow, what a find! We had planned to travel through the area but hadn’t planned to stop—until we hit the Tourist Center at the Montana border and found a brochure for thus park. If you love geology and want a quieter less crowded and more accessible experience than the Theodore Roosevelt National Park nearby, then this place is for you! There are several campgrounds and dispersed campsites to choose from, the RV campground is small and packed and a bit barren, but the tent sites are magnificent. There are incredible canyon views from the “Pine on Rocks” campground close to the park amphitheater, but the campsites are kind of on the edge of a cliff so would not be good with kids or pets. The trails are magnificent, and you can hike to all kinds of geological wonders, even some dinosaur digs in action! However, don’t do like we did as we came in August and the heat is BRUTAL and we werent able to hike as much as we wanted. However, we were pleased that our dog was able to join us as we discovered dogs arent allowed on the hiking trails over at the National Park

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  Heather V.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 19, 2020

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Peaceful

  The RV area we camped in had 9 sites, we were on the end in site 9. We put our picnic table on the far side of the RV and felt like we were alone with a beautiful view of the landscape. The sunset and sunrise on the rocks was beautiful and there was a great view of the starry sky at night. It's rare that you get to be so close to nature in an RV site. There's also a disc golf course, and biking/hiking trails. The only negative was that the water was at the entrance, a bouncy mile long road from the site and we didn't know that until we got to the site.

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  Charles C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 9, 2020

  Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)

  Amazing, secluded, beautiful. Heated Shower stalls, flush toilets, $6!

  This was a real gem.  Very close to the entrance to Teddy Roosevelt NP, it was perfect for our camper.  Big rigs would be fine there, but I did not see any drive through sites.

  First we were amazed that it was open when nearly all state, local, and federal campgrounds were closed. Next we were impressed by the quality of the sites: clean, mowed, fire pits, nice picnic tables, paved road (and I think the slabs were paved?), but the OMG was the individual shower rooms with radiant heat that was motion activated.

  There are no hookups, despite what other sites may claim.  But hydrants were plentiful and the clean flush toilets and hot free showers made this a perfect place for you if you don't need to be hooked up to water and power.  It was only $6 a night and that was not a discount, that was full price!!!

  The interstate was just over the ridge, out of site but you knew it was there.  This is I-90 in Western ND, so traffic noise was not an issue at all.  The first night I was woke by a plane flying overhead, so you know that the Interstate was truly not an issue at all.

  Actually, being close to the interstate meant being close to the park, which is fabulous.  We loved the Grand Canyon a few years ago, but meaning no disrespect, this was a far more enjoyable experience.  You have the color, the rugged creation, but you are going in it, and through it, and on top of it.  Buffalo, prairie dogs, Big Horn Sheep, 
  wild horses, deer, eagles, warblers, jack rabbits, antelope, and that is just what we saw in a day and a half!

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  Stacy M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 10, 2020

  Makoshika State Park Campground

  Hot but beautiful

  The campground is non-electric, so remember that if you like to run your AC when it is 100+! Luckily, a rain shower cooled it off for us. There were only a handful of people staying there. The hosts were super nice and drove around to check on everyone often. Wish we would have booked the teepee spot so we could hang out in it. Luckily, we did not see any rattlesnakes, though I heard there are giant ones in the park. Lots of hiking trails. Overall, a gorgeous place to explore.

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  Dave K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 13, 2024

  Horse Creek RV and Trailer Park

  Easy overnight stop in Eastern MT

  Easy overnight stop when traveling MT-200.  The owner was very accommodating and welcoming.  We pulled in after 9:30PM and the owner met us to show us our site and get us checked in.  Sites were level, easy to pull through and setup quickly, however were close together.  Onsite laundry was convenient.