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Places to Camp near Hamilton, MT

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Hamilton is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Hamilton is surrounded by family-friendly activities. Find the best campgrounds near Hamilton, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Hamilton, MT (123)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Anglers Roost Campground

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    Anglers Roost Campground

    8 Reviews
    10 Photos
    18 Saves
    Hamilton, Montana

    The park is an icon in originally constructed in 1965 and is right on the Bitterroot River, but with modern amenities. We are open year-round in the upper campground. Thinking of wintertime camping? We have a Conestoga Wagon with all the cozy essentials for a great glamping experience, even in winter - great for that ski trip at Lost Horse. We also have a great general store with groceries, local beers, wine, local Montana jams, honey, and other local merchandise and all the rv and fishing supplies you may need. The great plus is we have a great Angler's Roost family ready to help make your camping experience relaxing and enjoyable. Look forward to seeing you.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Missoula KOA Holiday

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    Missoula KOA Holiday

    39 Reviews
    68 Photos
    115 Saves
    Missoula, Montana

    Welcome to Missoula, Montana KOA. We are the perfect base camp for all that Western Montana has to offer! We are an oasis within the city of Missoula, surrounded by the beautiful Rocky Mountains. You will find the staff friendly and accommodating while enjoying the beautiful flowers and landscaping.

    We offer a heated pool and hot tubs, Pedal Kart rentals, an arcade, and min-golf. RV sites for all size RVs and we are big rig friendly. Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins are available at Missoula KOA. We also offer a variety of tent camping options for you to choose from. We are your base camp for everything Missoula has to offer.

    Located just off I-90 on Reserve St. (Exit 101), you are within easy access to everything that is Western Montana. Close to shopping, great restaurants, craft breweries and a myriad of sporting and cultural activities. Explore the Lewis & Clark Trail, Garnett Ghost Town, National Bison Range, and the Smoke Jumpers Museum to name just a few attractions. A great stopping point between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Join us for great camping and an unforgettable experience!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $42 - $192 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Chief Looking Glass Campground

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    Chief Looking Glass Campground

    12 Reviews
    39 Photos
    95 Saves
    Florence, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $6 - $18 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from Angler's Roost On the Bitterroot River

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    Angler's Roost On the Bitterroot River

    3 Reviews
    5 Photos
    9 Saves
    Hamilton, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  5. Camper-submitted photo from Lost Horse Dispersed Campground

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    Lost Horse Dispersed Campground

    4 Reviews
    10 Photos
    40 Saves
    Darby, Montana

    https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd737682.pdf

    There are many opportunities for dispersed camping on the Bitterroot National Forest. The general guidance is as follows: • Our Forest stay limit is 16 days. After 16 days you must move 5 miles away from your camp site, as the crow flies • Camp in an already used site, do not create a new site o For fire rings (rocks usually), use existing rings before making a new one. Scatter once done and leaving. o Do not burn trash or other items in fire rings to avoid pollution and to not attract animals. o Collect dead and down wood for firewood. o Ensure your campfire is OUT before you leave • Camp 100 feet away from water • Do not rinse and wash dishes/etc. out of the creek or river. Do it on land. • There is a not a set distance for how far you need to be off a trail, but keep in mind other people are hiking and want to enjoy the area as well, so the further away from the trail the better. • Practice Leave No Trace Principles o Plan ahead and prepare o Travel and camp on durable surfaces o Dispose of waste properly o Leave what you find o Minimize campfire impacts o Respect wildlife o Be considerate of other visitors o For more information on LNT, visit: https://lnt.org/ • Do not damage live trees (nails, carving, etc.) • Motorized access to dispersed camping is allowed within 300 feet of most roads. • Know where you are and ensure you are on public lands. Make sure you have an updated map or app on your phone. • Be bear aware and store your food properly.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Dispersed
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol
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    Black Rabbit RV

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    Hamilton, Montana

    Black Rabbit RV park is located in the beautiful Bitterroot Valley on the Bitterroot River. Check out how to get here as well as what we have to offer during your stay. We know you will enjoy your stay, whether you are on vacation, or just need a place to park your R.V. while your new house is being built. If you are new to the area, check out some of the fantastic attractions we have here in Montana. We will do everything possible to make your visit the best. Our services are the finest around. We are open daily from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for the winter.

    The dump station is open from 9am-5pm daily. Dump station- $15.00

    Use drop box by office if office is closed, smile you are on camera.

    Potable water station- $10.00

    Please call for availability.

    Tent spots will be available starting June.

    Camping, Storage, Outdoor Activities, and more in Hamilton, MT

    If your travel plans change and you must cancel or change your reservation: Call or email us at least 14 days prior to your arrival date

    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
  7. Camper-submitted photo from Powell Campground

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    Powell Campground

    10 Reviews
    34 Photos
    84 Saves
    Pinesdale, Montana

    Overview

    Powell Campground provides direct access to the Lochsa Wild and Scenic River, one of Idaho's most scenic waterways. The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness lies on the opposite side of the river. The campground is within walking distance of a small general store, fuel, lodging and a restaurant. The Powell Ranger Station is nearby as well, but all visitor services have moved to Lolo Pass Visitor Center.

    Recreation

    The Lochsa River provides visitors with opportunities for fishing and other water-related recreation. Cutthroat and rainbow trout, Chinook salmon and steelhead swim in the clear waters. The Lochsa is world-famous for its exciting whitewater rafting opportunities. A permit is not necessary to float the river, but technical expertise is a must. A variety of hiking and horseback riding trails are available in the wilderness area. The 1.5-mile Powell Complex Trail begins near the campground and leads west through cool, shady cedar and larch trees, making for a relaxing day trip. Hunting is also a popular activity in the rugged and primitive landscape. Highway 12, also known as the Lewis and Clark Highway, winds along the narrow river canyon through evergreen trees and past large rock outcroppings. Visitors enjoy the scenic drive and historic sites along the way.

    Facilities

    The campground offers single-family sites for tent and RV camping. The sites in loop A offer electrical hookups (15 amp, 30 amp, and 50 amp.) Parking surfaces are paved throughout the campground. Additional sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each site is equipped with a table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water (spigots are located in 5 sites throughout the campground and are not intended for hooking up to, the sites do not have water hookups) are provided throughout the campground. An accessible flush toilet is adjacent to the day use area. Firewood is not provided and it is often not available.

    Natural Features

    Lochsa is a Nez Perce word meaning "rough water." The 70-mile river and its tributaries have no dams and the flow is unregulated from its headwaters near the Powell Ranger Station in the Bitterroots, to Lowell, where it joins the Selway River to form the Middle Fork of the Clearwater River. The Lochsa is one of the world's best for continuous whitewater. The campground is situated in a dense forest in north-central Idaho at an elevation of 3,400 feet. It is across the river from the border of the 1.5-million acre Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Famed explorers Lewis and Clark passed through on their way to the Pacific Ocean in September of 1805. Elk, deer, moose, bear, cougar and mountain goats make the steep canyon country their home.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (208) 942-3113.

    Nearby Attractions

    A variety of services are available in the rustic resort area near the campground including a general store, lodging, food and fuel. Fishing licenses are also available for purchase. The nearest free dump station is 40 miles west on Highway 12, at the Wilderness Gateway Campground.

    • Electric Hookups
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park

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    Travellers Rest Cabins & RV Park

    3 Reviews
    2 Photos
    6 Saves
    Darby, Montana
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
  9. Camper-submitted photo from Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

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    Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    22 Reviews
    44 Photos
    118 Saves
    Clinton, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
  10. Camper-submitted photo from Schumaker Campground

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    Schumaker Campground

    2 Reviews
    4 Photos
    80 Saves
    Darby, Montana

    Schumaker Campground sits on the edge of Twin Lakes near the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. It features one host site, 16 campsites, two vault toilets and two handicap accessible sites. It is located near the Twin Lakes Trailhead. There are no motorized boats allowed on Twin Lakes. The road is narrow, rough, and fairly steep in some places. Please call the Darby Ranger Station for more information about road conditions. Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 55 feet.

    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Picnic Table
    • Toilets

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