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WE ARE FAMILY OWNED CAMPGROUND LOCATED 3 MILES SOUTH OF EXIT 514 ON INTERSTATE 90 IN GARRYOWEN MT.OUR CAMPGROUND IS 7 MILES BY ROAD FROM LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT.CUSTER WAS HERE IN 1876 AND YOU CAN FOLLOW HIS TRAIL NOW. WE ARE A WORKING LIVESTOCK RANCH WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY OUR QUIET AND SECLUDED PARK. WE HAVE ALSO HAVE LODGING FOR ANY HORSES YOU MAY BE TRAVELING WITH. WE ARE WAITING TO HAVE YOU VISIT OUR PLACE AND EXTEND A HEARTY EASTERN MONTANA WELCOME TO YOU!
Grand View Campground is the closest full service campground to the Little Bighorn National Battlefield, with pull thrus, full hookups, tenting, free wifi, cable TV (52 stations), clean restrooms and showers, 24-hour laundry and large RV spaces.
Grand View Campground & RV Park is located in Hardin, Montana and the Big Horn County area of southeastern Montana, “Big Sky Country”! This family-owned and operated Montana campground is right in the center of Custer Country, with easy access to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Battle of Little Bighorn Reenactment, Chief Plenty Coups Museum & Park, Pompey’s Pillar (the Lewis & Clark Trail), the Big Horn County Museum, the Bighorn National Recreational Area and so much more! The perfect place to stay while you’re experiencing all that our area has to offer.
$37 - $50 / night
New owners!!!
$30 - $75 / night
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/
Conveniently located along I-90 and Montana Highway 47, our Love's RV Stop-Hardin MT 679 provides the RV traveler with a safe, clean and well-maintained place as you travel across the country. Our reservation and check in process makes booking a site quick and convenient. Guests can make reservations, pay and check in or out on their own devices or at the designated Kiosk located on site, providing an automated and contactless experience.
Our Love's RV Stop-Hardin MT 679 offers the following when you book a reservation:
Need some equipment to get in a round at the pickleball court? You’ll find all the basics and then some at our RV check-in building. We also offer a limited amount of recreational equipment to rent.
After your stay, hop on over to our Travel Stop, located directly next to our RV Stop, to top off your tank and grab a bite before hitting the road. Save 10¢ off every gallon of gas and auto diesel with the Love’s Connect App!
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Make a reservation today and find out why Love’s is the Heart of the Highway.
$45 - $479 / night
WE ARE FAMILY OWNED CAMPGROUND LOCATED 3 MILES SOUTH OF EXIT 514 ON INTERSTATE 90 IN GARRYOWEN MT.OUR CAMPGROUND IS 7 MILES BY ROAD FROM LITTLE BIGHORN BATTLEFIELD NATIONAL MONUMENT.CUSTER WAS HERE IN 1876 AND YOU CAN FOLLOW HIS TRAIL NOW. WE ARE A WORKING LIVESTOCK RANCH WITH LOTS OF ROOM TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY OUR QUIET AND SECLUDED PARK. WE HAVE ALSO HAVE LODGING FOR ANY HORSES YOU MAY BE TRAVELING WITH. WE ARE WAITING TO HAVE YOU VISIT OUR PLACE AND EXTEND A HEARTY EASTERN MONTANA WELCOME TO YOU!
Grand View Campground is the closest full service campground to the Little Bighorn National Battlefield, with pull thrus, full hookups, tenting, free wifi, cable TV (52 stations), clean restrooms and showers, 24-hour laundry and large RV spaces.
Grand View Campground & RV Park is located in Hardin, Montana and the Big Horn County area of southeastern Montana, “Big Sky Country”! This family-owned and operated Montana campground is right in the center of Custer Country, with easy access to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, Battle of Little Bighorn Reenactment, Chief Plenty Coups Museum & Park, Pompey’s Pillar (the Lewis & Clark Trail), the Big Horn County Museum, the Bighorn National Recreational Area and so much more! The perfect place to stay while you’re experiencing all that our area has to offer.
$37 - $50 / night
New owners!!!
$30 - $75 / night
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: https://www.campendium.com/camping/boondocking-101/
Guide
We needed an easy stop crossing from WA to the Midwest. When we arrived, a number of sites were being used, but they were just there for the day. We loved our spacious spot with an amazing view of the river. Few bugs in September. We backtracked the next morning to explore Pompey's Pillar National Monument.
Scout
We stayed October 7&8 2023 and it's a good place to boondock. No services. A couple of fire pits. The pit toilet is far from the camping, so don't rely on it. This area was flooded a few years ago so rocks are everywhere. A nice 1 1/2 mile trail runs around the island. People take boats in and out at differing hours so there is some traffic, but is fairly quiet except for the train whistles which I enjoy but some may not. Tried to get coffee in town at the gas station, but the town's water supply is not working and no one knows when it will be repaired. Not sure if this is due to the flood a couple of years ago? We plan to return soon.
GuideDidnt camp but stopped to cook lunch, seems fine for tent or car camp, theres a few old picknick tables and an outhouse toilet. A few boaters at the boat ramp and one small area to get down to the river for dip (beware fast rapid spots), or use pier for fishing. No bites after a few casts but wasnt planning to stay as it was 92 degrees with not much shade.
Legend
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.
Legend
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
Scout
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..
TravelerThere are only four spots to camp here but they are large and grassy. Each of them faces the river with a firepit and a table. There is a vault toilet near the boat launch. The spots are relatively secluded. The Yellowstone River is a fast moving and dangerous ricer but there is a great swimming hole on the other side of the boat launch. It’s easy to get to the campsites. There is a train track near by. LOTS of cool bird activity.
Guide
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.
Guide
Decent pit stop if you’re traveling through. Sites are nothing fancy, a bit over priced. Restaurant is not open Sunday or Monday.
Scout
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.
Scout
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
Ranger
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.
RangerI 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.
GuideFortunately, there is good signage guiding you in here from the frontage road. If there wasn’t, one would almost feel as though they were driving onto someone’s property as opposed to public land.
I loved this place because it was close enough to I94 to feel convenient but far enough away that the noise from the freeway wasn’t bothersome although it’s so peaceful here, you can still hear the road. But you’re hearing it from a distance. It’s far from overpowering.
We were lucky enough to get the site under this truly massive tree that was likely here when captain clark was on his expedition. The pics don’t do justice to its size but use my camper for comparison. Haha
Sites are well spread apart. Fire rings and picnic tables at each. FYI, there is no place nearby to purchase firewood. Stop in Miles City or Billings on your way in depending on the direction you’re coming from if you need it.
You do have to have a MT Conservation License to stay here. They out of state variety that I had to purchase was $10 and is good for an entire year at this and any other location in the state that requires it. The good news is that the sign board at the campground has a QR code on it and I had three bars of Verizon to do it from the campsite.
No one ever came through to check if I had it, but one would have to understand that they do maintain these places to some degree and that maintenance has a cost.
We saw several geese. Heard several wild turkeys but never saw them. And we were greeted with an amazing sunrise right before we set out on our way.
Definitely recommend this place if you’re traveling I94. Would most definitely stay again.
TravelerA Montana State Parks Conservation Permit is now required to camp here. Don't know if they enforce that requirement. Here's the link. Your permit is good all year.
https://ols.fwp.mt.gov/landing_input
This is a great spot. I was here on a week night very quiet. Only one other couple. Lots of birds. You can see where the beavers have been at work felling trees on they way in. Wild turkeys were pretty vocal last evening.
Easy to imagine Capt. William Clark floating past in 1806 in his lashed together canoes on his way to the Missouri to rejoin Capt. Merriweather Lewis.
It is actually a fishing access point with boat ramp. A little slow going in on the dirt road. Could be slick if rainy. There are 4 campsites with fire rings and a pit toilet at the far end.
Length limit on vehicles is 20 feet. They clarify 20 ft tow vehicle and 20 ft trailer. Don't know how strict they are on this. It would be tough to get anything big in here anyway. You can stay here up to 7 days.
TravelerVery clean and well organized. Good showers and grassy strips between site.
LegendThis interesting little campground (CG) was right off I-94. You pull up to the self-check-in kiosk(for better words) adjacent to the restaurant to get your envelope to pay for the site. There is a drop box to deposit your envelope after completed. We had called a month earlier about RV reservations, but they only had a couple of campers come in the two days we were there; maybe in the summer months, you would need reservations. They had one long-termer. A few truckers overnighted on the far side of the property in a large parking lot. The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays, so we called the number on the board, which is the owners, to let them know we were here and would like reservations at the restaurant on Tuesday since we were staying here for two nights, but as this was off-season and not the weekend, we didn’t need them. There are 20 sites here; if you would share utilities and drive in opposite directions, otherwise there are 10 sites. The sewer connection on site 8 was more flat to the ground, so we backed into that FHU site. In the first 4 sites, the sewer connection is about 4 to 6 inches above the ground. There’s a large grass area so that you could pull in like a pull-through, but your utilities would be on the opposite side unless you chose site 1. The utilities are pretty much in the center of these hard-packed grass sites with some gravel mixed in. All the sites are in a straight line parallel to I-94 with a large field/parking lot for the restaurant in front, which made backing a breeze. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi, and there was no problem with the electric or sewer as they looked new. We got 4 bars on Verizon, and there’s a clear shot of the sky in any direction, as there are no trees or obstacles. There are no picnic tables, firepits, or WiFi. The majority of CG reviews on this place stated that the highlight of this place was the Fort at 49 Restaurant, which is open Tue- Sat. They used to be open for lunch Wed-Sat, but are not anymore, just dinner from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. The restaurant utilizes a chalk menu with about 8 items, with 4 of the items being weekly special rotations. The wife and husband(Becky and Dave, who were delightful hosts), owners of the restaurant and CG, are both professional chefs and actually met in culinary school in Texas. Dave does most of the cooking, and Becky attends the bar and tables. The restaurant has a full-service bar with a decent wine selection, which features a local winery, Yellowstone, that uses grapes from Oregon. We tried two different Yellowstone red blends, and they were both very good and well-priced for a restaurant. The food was really, really good and worth the stay. Other than that, there is nothing special about this RV park, nor is the town of Custer. We’d overnight here again but would make sure to stay on a night the restaurant was open.
GuideI 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.
Legend
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ScoutGreat 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
RangerSuch 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.
TravelerWe stayed 3 nights amazing views Wi-Fi works good
Guide
A simple quiet place with perfect access for fishing. Clean pit toilets
ScoutDefinitely one of the best KOAs I’ve ever been to! Amazing mini golf and the best bathrooms I have ever seen at a campground
TravelerApprox 4 spots right on the Yellowstone River. Pretty buggy. Bring your mosquito repellent. The. site is experiencing some river bank erosion due to runoff. Fire grates at each site. Some overflow make due sites that could work at the boat ramp.
Scout
If you’re just staying for the night, it’s great. It’s FREE! Go down a short gravel road and pass a semi-maintained pit toilet. It looked great when I visited!
Further down the road there are two fire rings on your left. About 100 ft from each other. If you’re using just one tent there is a spot right on the river bank! I wish I had seen it the night before. There’s also some room on the right under the bridge.
The noise from the cars & the boats in the morning is the only bad thing. But it’s not terrible and I slept fine.
Saw a huge eagle looming over everything across the river.
Have fun
GuideSmall campground hosts/owners are very nice people. Bathrooms, water, and showers available. It’s a little windy but good place to stop and rest for the night.
Camping near Hardin, Montana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and friendly campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch a tent or a full-service RV park, there’s something for everyone.
Camping near Hardin, Montana, provides a great mix of outdoor fun and community spirit. Whether you're in an RV or pitching a tent, you'll find plenty to enjoy in this beautiful area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Hardin, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Hardin, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 28 campgrounds and RV parks near Hardin, MT and 2 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Hardin, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hardin, MT is 7th Ranch RV Park with a 4.9-star rating from 32 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Hardin, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 2 free dispersed camping spots near Hardin, MT.
What parks are near Hardin, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Hardin, MT that allow camping, notably Bighorn National Forest and Custer National Forest.
