Best Tent Camping near Havre, MT
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Best Tent Sites Near Havre, MT (9)
7. Fresno OHV Area
Be the first to review!Havre, MontanaApproximately 82 acres in size, this recreation area is located in the badlands 18 miles north of Havre, Montana. This area is open to motorized wheeled vehicles and offers a variety of terrain and challenges for all off-road enthusiasts. The area boundary is signed, and all off-road users are required to stay within the boundary area. Off-road vehicles are NOT permitted to cross Cottonwood Creek. Important Reminder for Users: The only access to the OHV area once you leave the graveled county road is through private and state land. Please be respectful of the landowner’s generosity in granting access to public lands and leave the area in the same or better condition than you find it.
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9. Eagle Creek Developed Boat Camp
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Recent Tent Reviews in Havre
31 Reviews of 9 Havre Campgrounds
Lisa M.
Ranger
Zurich Park
Secret little gem
Found this on the Dyrt. About a mile off the main road. A beautiful little park with about 10-12 electric 30 and 50 amp. It’s free to camp if you don’t have electric and $30 for electric. The playground looked amazing. A nice hike up over the hill to a nice pond.
Brad J.
Guide
Kiehns Bay
Stunning views, local party spot
Spectacular views from a few campsites on top of the walls, well spread out areas and definitely big rig friendly spots.
Lots of bottles and garbage on the beach from party's and around 2am some locals rolled through in louder trucks right past our spot.
Patty F.
Scout
Havre RV Park and Travel Plaza
Convenient to town
Right on Highway 2 so a little noisy. Limited pet area. Not everyone picks up after their dog. Water and power easy hook up, but sewer has to be run under RV.
Emily T.Ranger
River Run - Fresno Reservoir USBR
Actually called Jaycees Bay
This is a small beach campground on the first left past the reservoir bridge at the end of the road. There will be signs. We just pulled up and pitched a tent. There's a pit toilet at the top of the hill. Was pretty empty and unclear on camping rules, but we were told by locals that it was fine and no one would bother us if we camped there. Right on the water, great sunset/sunrise. Other boaters use this spot as boat ramp area.
- RRicardo Q.
Traveler
Fresno Beach
Nice free spot on the hi-line
If you're on Hwy 2 and just need a place to rest for the night, this will do. Stopped here after Labor Day and had the tent area to pretty much to myself until some kids showed up to party at the pavilion. We had a couple beers around the cool fire pit in there. I'd give it 3 stars because the ground was hard and uneven, but the pavilion bumps it up to a four.
- LLelandGuide
Coal Banks Landing
Enrty way the Upper Missouri Breaks
I have been to Coal Banks Landing to put in on river trips. It can be a busy spot at times with people starting canoe trips on the Missouri River. But it is a great destination on its own. I arrived on a Saturday night in August looking for a place to camp. I found the campground mostly empty and very quiet. It was a stormy day with rain and strong winds up on the plateau above the river. But the campground is down by the river and sheltered from the wind. It was very quiet and comfortable. The campground is also clean and well tended. All in all, a great spot.
Bill P.TravelerFresno Beach
Peaceful
Lovely evening, friendly locals but bring your bug spray.
Nathan B.GuideKiehns Bay
Beautiful spot on water
Beautiful spot on the water, there were several dispersed camping spots to choose from around the lake. Some of them are very difficult to access with a larger rig. Only reason for 4 stars is because the locals have no respect for campers, they just drive right up and spend the afternoon drinking and carrying on right infront of our spot.
- Nathan B.Guide
Fresno Beach
Quite and free
We stayed 1 night during the week. Had some nasty storms roll through in thr early evening, other that that it was nice and quiet.
- EEric G.
LegendFresno Beach
Nice lake
There are two places to camp here. Good place to park overnight. Gets a little crowded on weekend. Boat launch, pit toilet, no water or dump.
- MMelody C.Guide
Zurich Park
Soft ground that our jacks sunk in, and the whole park was "reserved"
As a Community Park, it's supposed to be "first come first served." We arrived around 4:15, only to be met by other guests letting us know that they reserved 8 of the spots with hookups (apparently now there's more spots with electric), but that we could take the spot on the end (vs. the open sites on the grass, even though we were there first and no one was there yet). So we backed into the one site to not cause drama, only to find that a trench had been recently dug right through the drive of the site. Our neighbors told us it was in their site, too, and that the dirt was not packed. Our fifth wheel jacks (regardless of having blocks and Snap Pads) sunk about 8 inches into the dirt, and we couldn't get anything level. So we had to leave and go back down the highway to get to a nicer RV park.
We didn't expect much since it was a $10 a night Community Park, but definitely didn't expect to be told by other guests that they "reserved the whole place", be told to go into a spot our rig barely fit in even though other sites were open, and then find a recently dug trench that totally sank our RV. I gave it two starts because you can tell it's a pretty park, and had we just been able to park it on the grass, we should have been just fine.
Love4travel T.RangerHavre RV Park and Travel Plaza
Pleasant stop on the way to Glacier.
Havre was our last quick stop on the way to Glacier National Park. This RV park is a small asphalt parking lot next to the convenience store and Conoco gas station. The middle sites are parallel parking for big rigs and back in sites for the smaller trailers or Class C’s. Our 28 ft Class A with tow fit just fine. I think larger rigs would be challenged. The sewer hook up is in the road under our rig so we pulled out slightly and dumped when we left to avoid climbing under to hook up. Paid $58 with an AARP discount. A little high for this park.
Internet only available at the store. I used the laundry that is more general public vs reserved for campers. There were a couple long term residents and a few seasonal while we stayed. Otherwise, we had nobody around us which made the space maneuvering easy.
Everything went smooth with staff and check in. The park sits between on Route 2 and the rail yard. Surprisingly, we weren’t othered by any noise.
We took the day to explore the town. Beneath the street historical tour was a blast back to the past and how the town survived a devastating fire. We toured Fort Assinniboine located 10 miles out of town. More great history and testament to how tough is was on the wild frontier.
Bjorn S.Legend
Evergreen Campground
Solid choice, no surprises
While small and not that scenic, this is a professional outfit that makes things easy. It's small enough to chat with neighbors and big enough to have your own space and get a good night's sleep. There are trees and bushes all around the border, giving it a cozy, private feel. When I talked to an employee about the water tasting bad (I believe it was something like sulfur), she explained it was natural and not unhealthy, which was confirmed by a local friend. Great part of the country with lots to do. I appreciate low-fuss/no-fuss places like this.
Nancy B.RangerKiehns Bay
What a gem!!!
Stopped here on our way to Glacier NP. Pulled in on a Sunday and there was only 1 other camper in the area. We found a beautiful site overlooking the reservoir. Would definitely come back. I can see where it would get busy on a weekend. The road in and out is hilly and has a bit of washboarding, we made it in and out without any problems
- JJessica B.Guide
Evergreen Campground
Clean, quiet, small, tight sites
Nice area, shade and trees. Friendly, helpful host. Camp sites very, very close together. Walk out camper door into next sites plug ins and sewer hose. Very limited space between campers. No picnic tables or firepits.
Thomas B.Legend
Fresno Tailwater
Nice spot for a quick overnight
This is the best of several boondocking options around the Fresno Reservoir. We were the only ones here on a weeknight (right before the 4th of July). There are several choices, including some with shade under the cottonwood trees you so often find near rivers. There’s also a flat concrete pad that would work well for a big RV. You could pitch a tent here if you wanted to. The access is good - about 2.5 miles from Hwy. 2. The dirt road is a little washboard but no big potholes. Verizon phone service was excellent. You’re right next to the dam outflow so not really a good place for swimming, but it looks like people like to fish here.
JPMC A.GuideZurich Park
Very nice stopover between Glacier and North Dakota
Very nice clean and convenient campsite off Hwy 2 in Montana. Best part, free and plenty of space available even during this busy time. There were only two campers when we got here, and we’re the only ones left today. A few mosquitos at night though. Oh, and a nice playground for the kids!
Always C.RangerZurich Park
Small town park
Just 1 mile off hwy 2. Mature Cottonwood trees and a playground for the kids. Vaulted toilets, water available, horseshoe pits, 6 30 amp sites. Dump site in Chinook 9 miles west between 2 gas stations. No Verizon service, no OTA TV as the park in surrounded by hills.
- Always C.Ranger
Zurich Park
Small town park
Just 1 mile off of hwy 2. Beautiful park with mature Cottonwood trees. Large area with playgrounds for the kids. Horseshoe pits, vaulted toilets, 6 30 amp spots, water available. $10 a night with hookups. Very well maintained park. Dump station in Chinook between two gas stations.
Sterling C.Guide
Eagle Creek Developed Boat Camp
Hikes and pictographs
Pretty nice shaded campsite. There are two hiking opportunities here. The first is the awesome Neat Coulee Canyon where it’s a short hike with small climbing (and bigger climbing opportunities; pretty risky). There are also pictographs in the opposite direction of the campsite to the canyon. It is kinda hard to find, but look for reddish rock near a juniper. I’ve attached a photo of the area from the spot where the pictographs are. Safe travels!
- Sterling C.Guide
Coal Banks Landing
Cool dog
It’s a nice clean campsite to begin your boating adventure on the river with lots of space. The cabin has free WiFi to finish up work before heading into nature. The bathrooms are pretty average for outhouses as well. Also, if your lucky, the camp’s doggo May visit you. He is free to pet!
- Dexter I.Legend
Eagle Creek Developed Boat Camp
Nice campground with great hiking oppertunity
Located in the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument at river mile 56.0. Eagle Creek is a very popular camping location on the river. The site has two vault toilets and five metal fire rings, several more rock fire rings are also available. Large cottonwoods provide shade and good locations to set up a hammock. Plenty of room to set up tents. Good hiking through a slot canyon is possible. Lewis and Clark camped near here on the other side of Eagle Creek on May 31, 1805.
- Dexter I.Legend
Lone Tree Campground
Very nice site canoe site
This is a very nice camp location at around mile 48.8 of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument. Site is in a grove of large cottonwoods. One fire ring and one outhouse at the site.
- Dexter I.Legend
Coal Banks Landing
Great camp along the Upper Missouri River Breaks
This is an enjoyable campground along the Upper Missouri River Breaks on river mile 41.5. Site has two vault toilets, 13 picnic table, and 9 firer rings. Visit Center provides WiFi. This is a major launch area for floating the Upper Missouri Rive Breaks National Monument. Very friendly camp staff with vast knowledge of the river.
Lindsay B.RangerCoal Banks Landing
Floating that Mighty Mo?
This site is used almost entirely for people floating the wild and scenic Missouri River past the White Cliffs and the Hole-in-the-Wall. The site has a vault toilet, lots of room for your rig and obviously has river-front access. Bugs can get horrendous here in late summer. It's in the open with few trees, but it is what it is. It's the spot to rest/put-in/take-out on a float.
- Lindsay B.Ranger
Hill County Beaver Creek Park
Largest County Park in the Country
This isn't one campground, its dozens. Beaver Creek is the largest county park in the nation. It technically requires a $55 annual park pass for camping or usage of the park. The pass can be purchased at Stromberg Sinclair in Havre or other locations in Havre. There are two lakes with decent fishing in the park and a lovely stream. Mount Otis has a well-maintained trail to the top, and there is a 3 mile nature trail. I use this park all the time! Perfect for picnics, camping by RV or tent, hiking, fishing and bon fires.
- Lindsay B.Ranger
Fresno Tailwater
Fish, don't Camp
This is a great place to catch Pike, Walleye and Crappie. I would not want to camp at the tailwaters, but I recommend fishing.
Guide to Havre
Havre, Montana, offers a variety of tent camping options for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the beauty of the region. From scenic views to fishing opportunities, there's something for everyone.
Tent campers should check out Kiehns Bay
- Enjoy stunning views and spacious areas at Kiehns Bay, where big rig-friendly spots are available, making it a great choice for larger setups.
- This campground allows fires, perfect for cozy evenings under the stars, although be prepared to bring your own firewood.
- While it’s a popular local party spot, the breathtaking scenery makes it worth the visit.
Tips for tent camping near Havre
- For a more tranquil experience, consider Hill County Beaver Creek Park, the largest county park in the nation, featuring numerous dispersed camping spots and beautiful lakes for fishing.
- Make sure to purchase the required annual park pass for access, which can be found at local stores in Havre.
- The park offers well-maintained trails, making it ideal for hiking and enjoying nature.
Local activities to enjoy while camping
- Fishing enthusiasts will love the opportunities at Fresno Tailwater, known for its excellent Pike, Walleye, and Crappie fishing.
- If you're looking for a quick overnight stay, Bearpaw Lake provides a convenient spot to set up camp before heading out for a day of fishing.
- For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, Eagle Creek Developed Boat Camp offers hiking opportunities and a chance to explore the scenic Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Havre, MT is Kiehns Bay with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.
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