Searching for the best camping near Hot Springs, MT? Camping, hiking, biking: however you want to spend your days near Hot Springs, you'll find great campgrounds with The Dyrt. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Hot Springs, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
$18 - $90 / night
"Most of the sites are along the water, but seem a little close to one another. Fortunately, the woman at the gate told me about sites T1 and T3."
"Flathead Lake is a very large wonder of nature and the town of Polson is perfectly situated. You will not see a more gorgeous mountain range. "
$30 - $130 / night
"Great place to soak up in the hot springs. They have a huge variety of separate pools to choose from. $35 for tent spot and $14 per person to soak in their hot spring pools."
"The path to get to these spots is kinda tight. Our car was hitting branches. There are some along the road, but if you drive further down there are more spots and a bathroom."
"The access road was very small and difficult to find near a corner of the highway. Once we found it it was small and had limited with due to Big trees. It's fairly steep down to the river."
"There are a couple of pit toilets spaced pretty far apart on this road so unless you get a spot right next to them, it's a bit of a walk. Pretty area, pretty secluded."
"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."
"Oh and it’s right by a hot springs resort, in case you want to take a dip while you’re camping."
"Stunning views, several sites to choose from, some have access to the river. The road conditions are wonderful—towed a 20 ft trailer. Some spots are more open to use Starlink."
"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"
"Verizon and Atnt had service the whole time, close to Highway, and railroad so not super quite spot. But overall great overnight pullover spot!"
"A couple of times they rolled thru at 2am but all the positives outweigh getting woken up a few times.
Very easy access, two pit toilets in the camping area."
"By the end of the day each site was filled and there were several folks driving through still looking for sites.
They’re spaced out well from one another giving all campers lots of privacy."
$10 - $80 / night
"Beautiful spot with great views of Flathead Lake. The RV sites were nice and spacious and level with their own patio and chairs. They also offer cabins and tent sites."
"The pics say it all so close to glacier national Park without the glacier prices don't miss this one. Also the lake looks like Caribbean"
ScoutIf your looking for a big quiet spot in the woods, this is the place. We have a 45’ 5th wheel, and our pull through spot, as are most spots, is tremendous. Whitefish and Glacier are about 45-60 minutes away, but unlike parks closer to Glacier, there is no 2 week limit here, so if your coming for an extended say, its a great option.
GuideFirst, as we were driving up to the site, I saw these large Class A motorhomes with gazebos and lush green lawns and thought “I wish I knew about this RV park before booking,” only to find out it was the KOA! The sites are leveled, gravel pads on a hill, with a wooden deck, railings, 2 waste water hookups, and super clean facilities. The pool and hot tub were nice and clean. The staff, including the young man who escorted us to our site on check-in, were hospitable. Finally, there is a nice view of Flathead Lake. This is a destination KOA and only an hour from Glacier National Park.
ScoutStumbled on this campground last August while looking for a place to park the RV for a night on the way up to GNP. Got lucky with spot 17, lower loop is right by the lake, with the best views ever! This year our walk up spot was 3, on the upper loop. It's great also. Next year, we plan to rent a boat from polson, then get a slip here for a couple of days to take advantage of that lake access.
ScoutGreat site, easy access for our van. Flat parking and quiet. A ranger came to say hello in the morning while we were making breakfast and was friendly. Fishing in the river available down the street about a mile away. Multiple spots to choose from.
GuideBig spot off of the 90 Hwy at Two Mile Road. Enough room for a big rig. Located right along the Saint Regis River. You could likely get water from there if you wanted. Signs for fishing here. Can hear the hey noise but it’s not bad. No no parking signs. Very minimal ATT service. People have left trash here in spots which is so upsetting. Please leave it better than you found it!
GuideThis was our first time visiting Lake Mary Ronan or the state park. The layout of the campground was very nice and spacious. It was extremely clean. Our site 19 had a trail that was 200 yards to the boat ramp area. None of the sites sit on or near the water so you have a lot of woods. The 4 star rating is because the state park doesn’t have any beach, it’s just a boat ramp, dock and a small area adjacent that you can put in a kayak or floaty. There are picnic tables in the water area easy to setup for your crew.
ScoutCampground is no frills, but beautiful mountain views and fairly quiet. Krystal, in the office, is very helpful. There are a few spots with hookups, but the ground is very uneven. The best spots are W&E, and the dumpstation is at the Cenex in Ronan. Many full-time residents.
TravelerNice National Forest Campground. The sites are large and private with large areas for tables and fire rings.
It is very close to the road, so traffic noise is early. Great access to the river for fishing
TravelerGreat spot. Really private, beautiful view of the mountains.
We have a 27 foot RV towed with a truck that has a 8ft bed. Initially we missed the turn and had nowhere to turn around since this is on the side of a mountain.
A couple miles down the road, I noticed a u shaped turn around on the side of the road and decided to pull through it. There was a huge dip and I got my tow hitch stuck. My tires couldn’t get any traction.
Luckily a nice guy with a truck and some chain pulled us out. We ended up finding a turn around. We did have to hop out of the truck and maneuver it a bit.
However, we found the right road. The site was reasonable to back into. We are parked in the front, I wouldn’t recommend parking a 20ft plus rig in the back site.
Something is eating big game out here so lock up your food.
Wayyyy better than sleeping in a parking lot.
Camping near Hot Springs, Montana, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. With stunning landscapes and a variety of campgrounds, it’s a great spot for families, RVers, and anyone looking to unwind in nature.
Camping around Hot Springs, Montana, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re soaking in the hot springs or camping by the lake, there’s something for everyone.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Hot Springs, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 146 campgrounds and RV parks near Hot Springs, MT and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Hot Springs, MT is Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Hot Springs, MT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Hot Springs, MT that allow camping, notably Lolo National Forest and Flathead National Forest.
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