Best Glamping near Lakeside, MT

Several glamping destinations along Flathead Lake showcase the natural beauty of Montana while providing upscale outdoor accommodations. Big Arm State Unit at Flathead Lake State Park houses waterfront yurts with picturesque views of Wild Horse Island, while North American RV Park & Yurt Village features a collection of comfortable yurts just minutes from Glacier National Park. The Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground offers glamping options with access to stunning lakeside views. These elevated camping experiences typically include comfortable beds, electricity, and furnished interiors that blend outdoor adventure with modern comforts. One guest shared, "We tent camped 3 nights, had our pick of sites in late September, right on the water. The camp hosts here were so friendly and welcoming."

Visitors at these glamping properties enjoy direct access to Flathead Lake's crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and fishing during summer months. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with bald eagles frequently spotted in the area—a visitor noted, "An eagle came and sat in a tree next to us for hours." Most glamping sites provide communal fire pits stocked with wood, picnic areas, and hiking trails that showcase Montana's remarkable landscapes. The locations are strategically situated with easy access to area attractions including Glacier National Park, Wild Horse Island State Park, and local wineries such as Mission Mountain winery. Seasonal availability typically runs from May through September or early October, with some properties requiring reservations well in advance during peak summer months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Lakeside, Montana (28)

    1. Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

    24 Reviews
    Big Arm, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 837-3041

    $14 - $70 / night

    "The camp hosts here were so friendly and welcoming. They made us feel right at home. Gorgeous view of Wild Horse Island. There are bear lockers, but not at each site."

    "Camp right along Flathead Lake in a campground with modern amenities (running water, showers)."

    2. Rocky Mountain Hi Campground

    16 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 755-9573

    $30 - $56 / night

    "Nice laundry facility and bathrooms with showers if you don’t have hook ups. The owners are real nice and helpful."

    "The kids could play all day in the great park with a whole western town set up and swimming hole in the creek, volleyball net amd paved roads to scooter and roller blade."

    3. Rollins RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Dayton, MT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 844-0572

    $26 - $55 / night

    "Our first time to Flathead lake. Spots were booking up quick around the lake. Found this gem, got a spot reserved for Labor Day weekend. The park is very clean and well maintained."

    "My family and I recently stayed at Rollings RV Park on Flathead Lake in Montana, and we loved it!"

    4. West Glacier KOA Resort

    49 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5341

    "9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana  West Glacier KOA Resort

    Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park. "

    "The next sites fire pit was 2 feet from my vehicle, I left that window closed so the smoke would not come in."

    5. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5689

    $45 - $120 / night

    "This was a cozy campground with AMAZING staff. Spots are a bit small wouldn’t recommend larger than a 30ft trailer. Water and electric (30amp only)."

    "Amazing proximity to the west entrance of Glacier NP (but west side of Glacier NP is basically closed until July 1.) and a 1.5ish hour drive to the East gate and Two Medicine."

    6. Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Flathead National Forest, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 272-3500

    $20 - $40 / night

    "The tent camping area was located around a small pond/lake. The site has picnic tables and fire rings as well as plenty of chairs available for siting around the fire or along the little lake."

    "we got a key to the showers, bathrooms, and laundry room. The hosts keep these areas immaculate, cleaning often. There's also very limited wifi on the porch just outside the bathrooms/showers."

    7. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    22 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5280

    "Glacier National Park was the ultimate destination for our two-week anniversary trip, so we wanted to be very close to the park so that we could make the most of our time there."

    "Everything on campus was built tough, built to last: the fire pit area, the campus store, the sitting area behind the store, the planters…even the volleyball net posts had new caps fitted on them so the"

    8. LaSalle RV Park

    6 Reviews
    Columbia Falls, MT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 892-4668

    "Arrived late with no reservation and office closed but kind cheery owner, David found a spot for us, bending the rules a bit."

    "This was a decent campsite with picnic tables and drive in sites. We were on our way to Glacier NP and this was our in-between night after landing on a late flight into Kalispell."

    9. Whitefish Lake State Park Campground

    15 Reviews
    Whitefish, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 752-5501

    $14 / night

    "Each site has a fire pit and picnic table. First come, first serve. In the winter, the bathrooms are closed but a port-o-john is provided. Woke up to a bunch of people ice fishing!"

    "Yep it runs right next to the park. Yep it can be loud and annoying, but don't overlook this place because of it. Bring earplugs and a white noise machine and you will sleep like a baby."

    10. North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    12 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5800

    $60 - $80 / night

    "Pet friendly! Kid friendly! Adult friendly! Great dog park, kids area ok, walking distance to store. Driving (15 min) to Glacier National Park. Restaurants close, wonderful fire pits!"

    "Only 5 minutes away from West Glacier Park entrance. Close by is a zip line attraction with a blow up slide in water for the little ones and bounce house obstacle with a slide."

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Glamping Reviews near Lakeside, MT

265 Reviews of 28 Lakeside Campgrounds


  • Erin A.
    Jun. 21, 2021

    Glacier Campground

    Perfect for Glacier

    This was a cozy campground with AMAZING staff. Spots are a bit small wouldn’t recommend larger than a 30ft trailer. Water and electric (30amp only). Because wall the spots are nestled in the trees you definitely feel like you’ve got you’re personal space. Nice clean showers and laundry. They even have a cute cafe that is open for breakfast and dinner. A hidden gem! Less than a mile from West Glacier entrance. Currently reservations are only by phone but the owner said they were going to online soon. Would stay here anytime we visited Glacier.

  • j
    Sep. 14, 2019

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Beauty, nestled against the mountains

    9/13/19 West Glacier, Montana 

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Most beautiful location of the KOAs I've stayed at. Nestled against the mountains and less than 3 miles to Glacier National Park. 

    Lots of sites to choose from. Ours was a pull thru with nice vegetation between. Fire pit with benches and picnic table. Some sites are close together with no privacy. Some have gas grills and patio furniture. There are cabins and tent sites as well. Bathhouse was average. The cafe was open for breakfast and dinner.Ice cream shop closed for the season. Amazing pool! Nice play area, dog parks. Really nice camp store, firewood available. KOA Workshop on site. RV wash and dog grooming by appointment.

  • Trina M.
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Off The Beaten Path Glampground

    Spectacular view

    Nice large tent sites. They also have a geodesic dome you can rent. Website was not set up yet.

  • Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 11, 2020

    West Glacier KOA Resort

    Crowded but not bad

    West Glacier KOA

    Nice campground, not surprisingly very crowded. Typical KOA, the sites are right on top of each other. Teenagers rudely cutting through your site. The next sites fire pit was 2 feet from my vehicle, I left that window closed so the smoke would not come in. One lane road with vehicles speeding both ways and inexperienced travelers backing ....trying to back into small sites. It was hectic, loud and crowded, though not horrible. There was shade on my “lane”, an adequate trail to walk, though watch out for bikers. A very nice dog park. Two food vendors, one ice cream, (cash) and a “grill” with outdoor seating and grill master. Two pools. One for families and the other adult only (yeah!) with hot tube. New shower house and laundry room. Close to Glacier and other tourist attractions. Reserve WAY ahead!

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2022

    North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    Peaceful & clean

    We loved this campground!

    Watch our video review!

    Why?

    Pet friendly! Kid friendly! Adult friendly!

    Great dog park, kids area ok, walking distance to store. Driving (15 min) to Glacier National Park. Restaurants close, wonderful fire pits!

    Staff was kind and helpful

  • B
    Jun. 6, 2023

    Glacier Campground

    Great Wooded Spot

    We typically avoid private campgrounds. This one though was different. Amazing proximity to the west entrance of Glacier NP (but west side of Glacier NP is basically closed until July 1.) and a 1.5ish hour drive to the East gate and Two Medicine. We have a 25ft camper and the site was more than big enough. The camp sites were very well maintained but still felt like you were out in the woods camping. Good space between sites. Sites have a fire pit(only allow fires in their ring) and we did a water and electric hook up site. Dumping is free or you can pay them to come and dump your tanks on site. There is also a laundry room. We were very impressed.

  • Dominic J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 29, 2023

    Sundance Campground & RV Park

    Rustic tent sites

    Not the most luxurious camp site, but was great for tent camping. Had a water spiket and electricity on site. The bathrooms and showers were nice. The owner was great. Loved that it was close to Glacier but also close to town for easy access to groceries and gas. Was only going to stay for one night but ended up staying for 5.

  • Tim M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    Quiet little Campground

    Nice campground off of Hwy 2 a few miles south of West Glacier and the entrance to Glacier NP. Spaces vary from tent sites up to a few that can accomodate 25-30’ trailers. Laundry and shower facilities are clean. Dogs are welcomed, but no specific areas are set aside to let dogs run. Water and electric hookups, and a dump station is located near the entrance. This is bear country, so leave no garbage or food outside during your visit. Owners are friendly and will do everything possible to try and make your stay enjoyable.

  • Danielle F.
    Jul. 16, 2022

    North American RV Park & Yurt Village

    Great location, convenient, clean and friendly!

    We stayed here for 4 nights. Only 5 minutes away from West Glacier Park entrance. Close by is a zip line attraction with a blow up slide in water for the little ones and bounce house obstacle with a slide. Also an adventure park that has go karts, bumper cars, lazy river etc. Great location with so much to do outside the park. We had a corner spot which I really liked for some privacy. Each site has its own fire pit which was nice. Wi-Fi in my opinion worked great. Has a dog park and a little playground for kids. Laundry room and bath houses were very clean. Also has an arcade and loved how they use honesty policy during closed hours where you can pick up firewood or ice and pay the next morning:) I definitely recommend and will come back for another Montana adventure.


Guide to Lakeside

Yurt camping near Lakeside, Montana offers direct access to Flathead Lake from late spring through early fall. Situated at an elevation of 2,900 feet, this region experiences warm summer days reaching the mid-80s and cooler nights in the 50s. Most yurt accommodations in the area remain open from May through October, with some requiring booking three months in advance during peak summer season.

What to Do

Water activities on Flathead Lake: Rollins RV Park provides access to the lake for boating and water sports. "We rented a pontoon boat from the RV park and explored the lake. The boat rental for a whole day is equivalent to a 4 hour rental near Spokane. Great prices," reports Brett T.

Hiking nearby trails: Visitors staying at Glacier Campground can access hiking paths in the surrounding area. "There are showers but overall a nice simple campground. There are some hiking trails here, great wildlife, but boating is the main attraction," shares Justin S.

Recreational facilities: Some campgrounds offer on-site activities. "There's a restaurant on-site, but it has limited days and hours. The food was excellent," notes Brian C. about Rollins RV Park. "The park is clean, and the sites have a decent amount of space. You're close to Polson and Lakeside, where there are great beaches."

Winter camping options: For those interested in winter sports, Whitefish Lake State Park offers year-round access. "If you are into winter camping this is probably one of the best places to camp to get out to Whitefish to ski," explains Evan H.

What Campers Like

Spacious yurt accommodations: North American RV Park & Yurt Village provides comfortable yurt options. "Stayed in a yurt for a week. Loved the vibe of the campground. Free coffee was a life saver for early rising to get into the park at 6am. Loved the yurt and stayed warm," shares Katie C.

Tent sites at Big Arm: Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park offers lakeside tent camping. "My daughter and I spent 2 nights in this campground in August 2017. Our site was right on the lake. We enjoyed a very lazy day hanging out, reading and swimming," says Stephanie S.

Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained bathrooms and showers. "Facilities are clean and well maintained. The staff is very helpful and friendly. It is located right under the train tracks so bring your earplugs," advises Heidi H. about Whitefish Lake State Park.

Community atmosphere: Some campgrounds foster social interactions. "You can't have a fire in your own spot but they have several community fire pits stocked with wood that you can use. Nice park for the kids to play," Brett T. mentions about Rollins RV Park.

What You Should Know

Train noise at some campgrounds: Whitefish Lake State Park Campground sits next to active train tracks. "Unfortunately, the busy train tracks pass right next to the park, with the tracks a couple hundred feet from campsites. Trains pass through regularly, all night long. It was so close that our tent shook!" warns Emily F.

Limited availability: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer months. "Spots were booking up quick around the lake. Found this gem, got a spot reserved for Labor Day weekend," notes Brett T.

Variable cell service: Connectivity differs between campgrounds. "3 bars of AT&T 5g, good enough to work, and quiet all night," reports Hailey M. about Big Arm State Park.

Seasonal restrictions: Many facilities have limited operating seasons. "The campground is nicely shaded and quiet, but there are NO picnic tables for tent sites and no dedicated fire rings. So if you show up later in the day, you might be SOL for a fire," explains Lisa M. about Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground.

Tips for Camping with Families

Playground access: Rocky Mountain Hi Campground offers child-friendly facilities. "Great place to camp with children because of the large, grassy playground and swimming area. Showers and a laundry are on site. Sites have trees and a fire ring. Pull through sites are available," recommends Kimberly Y.

Kid-friendly water activities: Children enjoy shallow water areas at some campgrounds. "Had a great time here in May despite the water still being cold it didn't stop my kids from plunging in. The reservable sites have lake access and views," shares Jed D.

Recreation options: Look for campgrounds with multiple activities. "We used today as a catch up day. The kids could play all day in the great park with a whole western town set up and swimming hole in the creek, volleyball net and paved roads to scooter and roller blade," Jennifer H. reports about Rocky Mountain Hi.

Tips from RVers

Site selection for RVs: Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast offers various site types. "Nice campground, a bit tight if you are a bigger rig but doable in the right spot," mentions Hailey M. "We chose blindly online and was moved to a better site once we got there. They also offer Military and First Responder discounts."

Hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer water and electric connections. "Sites are close together but everyone has enough space. Lots of large trailers in the b loop — big, flat spots," notes Nicki A.

Rental options: Many campgrounds offer alternatives to traditional RVs. "There are a few yurts here, which is where we stayed since some are ADA accessible," states Justin S. about Big Arm State Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Lakeside, MT is Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.

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