Best Tent Camping near Laurel, MT
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Best Tent Sites Near Laurel, MT (11)
1. Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Fishtail, Montana4 Reviews•13 Photos•25 SavesClosed until further notice:
Emergency Site Closure This fishing access site is closed due to flood damage leaving the site without a safe access road. These public safety risks caused by extremely high water levels, endangered and failing infrastructure, flooded and impassible access roads, and limited availability of search and rescue resources. Closures will be strictly enforced. Signs are posted at the highway and road entrance. 06/16/2022 - Until further notice- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
8. Pelican Fishing Access Site
Greycliff, Montana1 Review•3 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
9. Black Canyon Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Fort Smith, Montana1 Review•4 Photos•1 SaveBlack Canyon is a boat-in-only campground located five lake miles from the Ok-A-Beh boat ramp. Black Canyon is currently closed (as of 8/30/22) because of aggressive bear activity due to them receiving food rewards from campers. - Open All Year - Docks in seasonally (Memorial Day - Labor Day) - 17 tent sites
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10. Medicine Creek Campground — Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
Be the first to review!Fort Smith, Montana•2 SavesMedicine Creek campground is a boat-in or hike-in only campground. It is approximately 3 miles north of Barry's Landing by land or water. - Open All Year - Lake level affects the proximity of the boat mooring to campsites
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Recent Tent Reviews in Laurel
215 Reviews of 11 Laurel Campgrounds
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tina N.
Scout
Red Lodge KOA
Great little spot to land for a few days
Office staff and owners are great! Areas are clean and neat.
- DDarnell C.Scout
Acton Recreation Area
No complaints
Great place to pull off to get some rest at drive up campsites. The road right before getting to the park was washboard like (late Sept. 2024). Can drive quite a ways down but make sure your vehicle has Clearance cause the dirt road gets rough.
- kkarl
Guide
Perry's RV and Campgrounds
Good stop over
Nice campground with clean bathrooms. Nice shady sites on rock creek but close together , also more open sites up higher near road.
ron R.
Ranger
Itch-Kep-Pe Park
Hidden gem in Columbus Wyoming
Clean quiet at night. Family and pet friendly. Large campsites each with a picnic table and fire pit. Public toilets non-threaded water spigot near the entrance. Water quality is great. 64 outlets on four different light posts near communal bathroom and shelter area. With a long enough extension cord you might be able to get to your campsite but I doubt it. Close to the river. I feel safe here. I got here on August 30th and stay till September 3rd that's why I chose month of September.
Rosina G.ScoutPerry's RV and Campgrounds
Avoid like the plague
In short the campground had a bear owners knew about, but didn’t inform the people booking. 3 year old child gets attacked & all campers immediately evacuated. Campground doesn’t reimburse the patrons as promised. Greedy low life’s.
Shawn A.RangerItch-Kep-Pe Park
A little gem of a blm park.
Right on the river and lots of shade and roomy camp spots. AT&T cell service is good!
Linda C.
Traveler
Cliff Swallow
Nice spot by the river
About 7 miles west of Absarokee, 2.5 of them gravel. Sign said tent camping only but I stayed one night in my Sprinter van with no problem. Did not use vault toilet so cannot speak to its condition. Some algae near the shore of river but waded out deeper for refreshing dip.
Jennifer H.
Legend
Billings KOA
Easy in and out with great amenities
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.
- TTimGuide
Custer National Forest Rattin Campground
Great Experience
We had site 1. The sites are close and not too big. Really the site is small. There is one bear locker, fire ring, and picnic table per site. The pit toilets were super clean and had a motion light inside them for night time. I loved hearing the rushing water all night long. The campground is very quiet. We walked the river a bit in the morning before leaving. We had no mosquitoes but when we arrived it was 46 degrees and when we left it was raining. Would stay here again. AT&T had one bar and our Verizon had no service.
Ellery K.Guide
Trail Creek/Barrys Landing - Bighorn Canyon National Rec Area
Gorgeous views
Didn’t end up staying overnight, but enjoyed some day use of the area. Gorgeous views, well-kept pit toilets (with hand sanitizer!) and it wasn’t too busy.
Nathan L.Scout
Yellowstone River RV Park & Campground
More of an RV park
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.
- David A.Scout
Riverside City Park
Nice campground
This camground was fairly quiet. Close to town. Only issue with this campground is how they have sites marked. Took a little bit to figure out the site markers for tent camping. They have little concrete circles on the ground with numbers. After we figured that out it was easy to get set up and paid.
- LLarry C.Traveler
Acton Recreation Area
Great spot
Great spot short drive into Billing’s but in the countryside
Pallah B.GuideItch-Kep-Pe Park
A Gem to Find
At first we were a little nervous about staying in a public campground, but we quickly felt safe and decided to stay an extra day. There was some trash around but overall it was clean. The city park staff had a strong presence during the day, taking care of the grounds. In the afternoon and evening, law enforcement made a few sweeps through the park. There was wood left by many of the fire pits and even a water fill station for our RV. Sites did not have hookups but we run on solar with generator backup so we survived the 100 degree heat just fine. The river was right there and while beautiful... too swift for us or our dogs to enter. We enjoyed walking there and felt very comfortable. The park manager came by to introduce himself also. This place was a gem. Please leave a donation if you stay and say thank you for such a wonderful resource.
Melissa C.Guide
Mountain Range Rv Park
Great location
We called last minute for an overnight and there was one spot left. We were welcomed and taken care of even arriving after hours. Nice pull through sites, clean bathrooms and showers, (laundry too, although we did not use this stop), and a nice area with horse shoes and another toss game. Trains can be heard occasionally while outside but inside with our fan running we never heard them.
- BBartTraveler
Horsethief Station
5 sites
5 sites. This is a first come first serve camping area. There is no concrete pads as mentioned in another review. Fire pits and picnic tables at 4 sites. They say it’s a fishing access but unless you have waders there is little access to rock creek on the bank due to thick brush. It is a decent place to stay overnight. No hookups.
Cullen C.Guide
Cooney State Park Campground
Clean campground, but not where I’d stay
Campsite has plenty of spots and decent amenities. Some of the spots have lake access where we saw other campers with their boats tied up to shore. The spots were way too close together for my liking. There were almost no trees, which meant no privacy from other campers. The campsite was EXTREMELY overpriced. We paid $36 for one night of tent camping ($8 vehicle fee and $26 tenters fee). This might be a reasonable price for RVs hooked up to electricity and water, but this was a ripoff for tenters that used only the pit toilet amenity. The lake was pretty, but I will absolutely continue on and camp in the Beartooth Mtns next time around.
Stacey G.ScoutItch-Kep-Pe Park
Great boondocking.
Nice place allowing upto 7 days of free camping. Donations suggested. This is a city park just outside of town, so water and rv dump are nearby. Laundromat also nearby. Toilets and potable water are in the park. You can fill your fresh water tank.
- AAndrew P.Traveler
Itch-Kep-Pe Park
Good I-90 Road Trip Stop
Free campground run by the city of Columbus. They do accept donations. Only a 5 min drive off the highway so it’s very convenient as a road trip stop.
It has lots of shade and is located right next to the Yellowstone River.
In a Monday night in June, the campground was mostly full.
- EEdward R.Traveler
Horsethief Station
Great spot
Many spots, you need to have a Montana conservation license $10 which you can purchase online, there is great service with Verizon.
- JJim H.Scout
Mountian Ridge RV Park
RV/ TY site
Nice and friendly management. Easy access from Hwy. both back in and drive through sites. Full hookups.
- Jimmy R.Scout
Itch-Kep-Pe Park
Great place off the highway for a stopover or to camp. Next to river
This worked perfectly for a 2 AM stop, but would've been great for a longer stay. Came in really late and about 75% of the sites were empty. Would be nice even to camp for multi-day and enjoy the Yellowstone River. Left a donation. Looks like there is water and vault toilets as well, I didn't use them
Chris P.ScoutItch-Kep-Pe Park
Easy access and well maintained
Right off I 90, this spot is easy access and well maintained. The camping spots have good separation with a table and fire ring. Close to the Yellowstone. We camped on the second loop and at the end near the boat dock is a trail that follows the river. We enjoyed the walk with our dogs. Lots of folks fishing. The only draw back is the highway on the opposite bank is noisey, as well as neardy airport and train tracks. Other than that, it's a pleasant experience
- BBlake D.Scout
Itch-Kep-Pe Park
Nice spot but some homeless here
Good little free park, kinda hard to find a spot as some homeless people made their sites very spread out. Overall a good stay
- JJoachim M.Guide
Itch-Kep-Pe Park
Free, but that’s the only good thing
There were a few spots available when we arrived a bit after midday. There are vault toilets, but we did not want to use them. Lots of bugs, our car was hunted by wasps. Quite noisy, with people running generators all day and night, the nearby road, and the nearby train
Eric A.Guide
Indian Fort Montana FWP
Nice MT FWP site
This is a pretty typical MT FWP fishing access site with lots of shade from big cottonwoods, pit toilet, fire pits and picnic tables. The area was damaged from the 2022 flood but has been mostly repaired. It’s just a couple miles from Reed Point, which has minimal services. You can hear I-90 and occasional trains but it wasn’t disturbing, at least for us. Verizon cell works fine. It’s a good spot to rest for the night to/from your destination. Note: discounted rates if you have an FWP conservation license.
- iiris N.Scout
Mountain Range Rv Park
Last minute car camper
I was able to roll in  last minute, and later in the evening! Which is super helpful for those just trying to push through on a road trip and not knowing where they are going to land. The hosts were incredibly friendly and brought me right in. There was nice trees for tent and car camping.
The women’s bathroom is brand spanking, new, and really cool looking which tells me this park is just gonna continue to grow and upgrade.
Are the location was very convenient, again, a perk for a push through traveler
Guide to Laurel
Tent camping near Laurel, Montana offers a blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for nature enthusiasts looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy excellent fishing opportunities at the Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site, where you can cast your line along a fast-moving creek.
- Experience the thrill of hiking and horseback riding in the expansive terrain surrounding Pompeys Pillar FAS, known for its unique sandstone cliffs and historical significance.
- Explore the tranquil waters and wildlife at Rosebud Isle, where you can enjoy a peaceful day of picnicking and nature watching.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20
- The Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site offers free camping, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious campers.
- At Firemans Point FAS, while overnight camping isn't allowed, it's a great spot for daytime fishing without any fees.
- Camping at Pelican Fishing Access Site is affordable, providing a budget-friendly option for those looking to enjoy the Yellowstone River.
Local attractions to explore while camping
- Visit the historic site of Lewis and Clark at Pompeys Pillar FAS, where you can see the famous sandstone inscriptions and learn about their journey.
- Take a scenic drive to Afterbay, located in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, where breathtaking views and outdoor activities await.
- Discover the beauty of the Bighorn Canyon at Black Canyon Campground, accessible only by boat, offering a unique camping experience surrounded by stunning landscapes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular tent campsite near Laurel, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Laurel, MT is Swinging Bridge Fishing Access Site - TEMPORARILY CLOSED with a 3.8-star rating from 4 reviews.
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