Best Glamping near Lewistown, MT

Kiwanis Park in Lewistown and the rustic Dry Wolf Cabin provide authentic glamping experiences for travelers seeking comfortable outdoor accommodations in central Montana. The park offers multiple glamping sites with covered picnic areas and modern amenities including running water, clean restrooms, and spacious grounds for privacy. "This place is awesome. I wish they had these all over the country. Nice parking, covered picnic tables, grassy and some shade, nice bathrooms," one visitor noted about Kiwanis Park. While traditional camping is available, the glamping options feature elevated comfort with designated spaces that blend natural surroundings with essential conveniences, making these locations popular with travelers seeking a balance of outdoor immersion and practical amenities.

Crystal clear waters and mountain landscapes create the backdrop for unique glamping experiences near these accommodations. Hiking trails connect directly to several sites, with the Crystal Lake area offering particularly scenic routes around its pristine waters. According to a camper, "Crystal Lake is a beautiful area, very much worth the drive." Visitors can access multiple activities including fishing, wildlife viewing, and seasonal stargazing. The Dry Wolf Cabin provides year-round comfort with its wood stove for winter warmth and naturally cool interior during summer months. Local attractions include rock hounding sites, fossil locations, and swimming opportunities in nearby creeks. Most glamping sites require advance booking, particularly during the peak season from June through early September when the region's mild climate and natural beauty attract the most visitors.

Best Glamping Sites Near Lewistown, Montana (3)

    1. Kiwanis Park

    14 Reviews
    Lewistown, MT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (406) 538-7140

    "My honey and I got to this campsite around 930pm. It was very easy to pull in, pick a spot on the side and set up our tent! It was free, bathrooms were clean, and running water!"

    "Clean bathrooms and plenty of spots to park your car and camp, some with picnic tables even. There is trash and plastic/can recycling. Flush toilets and running water."

    2. Crystal Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Moore, MT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 566-2292

    $20 / night

    "This was my first time camping in Montana. It was breathtaking for me. The lake was so peaceful and clear. The trail around the lake is a nice walk to see all the different views around it."

    "Beautiful drive in. Road is gravel until you get to the National Forest then is paved but narrow. Take your time going up mountain and down. Camp sites are spaced out nice. Hiking trails."

    3. Dry Wolf Cabin

    1 Review
    Neihart, MT
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 236-5511

    $55 / night

    "Creek nearby for water (or campground a few miles up road has well and spring with potable water). Lots of activities nearby rock hounding/fossils, hikes, small waterfall, swimming in creek."

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Glamping Reviews near Lewistown, MT

22 Reviews of 3 Lewistown Campgrounds


  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 26, 2019

    Kiwanis Park

    Camp for free in Lewistown Montana

    The Lewistown Kiwanis provide a rest area and free campground to travels on the west end of town next to the airport. This camping area has no fee(they will take your donation to help with upkeep of the site), but does have restrooms with running water, several frost-frees are in the camping area to provide water, and trash cans are found at the restrooms. The camping area does not have numbered sites, but there are 12 concrete picnic tables, 6 of those are covered. No campfires at this campground. Their is plenty of room for camping even if all the tables are taken. Camping is limited to 10 nights. The airport is small so you will have very little aircraft noise, most noise will be from State Hwy 200/U.S. Hwy 87, but since the speed limit is 45mph noise from cars and trucks will be slight.

  • Shy-Anne W.
    Oct. 14, 2020

    Crystal Lake Campground

    Beautiful

    I love this place so much. This was my first time camping in Montana. It was breathtaking for me. The lake was so peaceful and clear. The trail around the lake is a nice walk to see all the different views around it. The meadows were full of wildflowers in the summer. The campground is a small loop and spaced out, the lake trail also had a couple of backcountry spots to set up. There’s also a few more trails in the area that were very pretty!!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 18, 2025

    Kiwanis Park

    Easy over night!

    My honey and I got to this campsite around 930pm. It was very easy to pull in, pick a spot on the side and set up our tent! It was free, bathrooms were clean, and running water!

  • Sarah G.
    Aug. 18, 2019

    Kiwanis Park

    Great spot for sleeping or taking a break

    This place is great and it runs off of donations, so make sure to drop some cash into their donation box if you can. Clean bathrooms and plenty of spots to park your car and camp, some with picnic tables even. There is trash and plastic/can recycling. Flush toilets and running water. There’s a shower at the civic center in town for $2, or one in Grass Lands for $5 just 30 min down the road.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2021

    Kiwanis Park

    Good overnight stop

    This is a clean well kept basic campground right off the highway. The Dyrt description is a little confusing, no dump station, water only. Nevertheless we were happy to find it as a quick night stop. Road noise minimal, a few airplanes took off from the airport while we were there, but were not too intrusive. Bathrooms clean and well functioning, plenty of spaces without being crowded. Donations only.

  • J
    Aug. 29, 2022

    Kiwanis Park

    Great spot for water and relaxation

    Minor noise from the road. Many spots were available. Got some fresh spring water from one of the spigots. Very clean and clear skies. Next to an airport, but absolutely no traffic.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 9, 2025

    Crystal Lake Campground

    Crystal Lake in September

    Beautiful drive in. Road is gravel until you get to the National Forest then is paved but narrow. Take your time going up mountain and down. Camp sites are spaced out nice. Hiking trails. Lake looks pretty dry right now but it is beautiful up here. Potable water is available while we were here no electricity. 4 or 5 covered toilets throughout campground area.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 24, 2022

    Kiwanis Park

    Quick stop

    A rest stop where you can actually spend the night. No fire rings, but a park like atmosphere. Road noise disappears at night.

  • Steve P.
    Dec. 30, 2021

    Crystal Lake Campground

    Sad

    This use to be the most beautiful campgrounds in Montana, until the USFS said the trees were dangerous. They had every tree in the campgrounds cut down and hauled off. Not much privacy now as every camp site can be watched by all the other campers in the other campsites.


Guide to Lewistown

Kiwanis Park provides donation-based camping spots near Lewistown, Montana at 3,900 feet elevation. Located in the geographic center of Montana, this area experiences warm summer days and cool nights with average July temperatures ranging from 50-85°F. The surrounding Little Snowy and Judith Mountains create natural boundaries that shelter several camping areas and rustic accommodations.

What to do

Hiking trails: Crystal Lake Campground offers multiple trail options including a loop around the lake and paths to scenic viewpoints. "The lake trail also had a couple of backcountry spots to set up. There's also a few more trails in the area that were very pretty," notes camper Shy-Anne W.

Wildlife viewing: Open meadows around Crystal Lake Campground provide excellent wildlife spotting opportunities. "We had abundant wildlife sightings with multiple deer right at our campsite," reports Jessica B. The natural setting makes dawn and dusk prime times for observation.

Fishing access: The clear waters of Crystal Lake support multiple fish species. "We saw a few fish being pulled out of the lake, lots of hikers heading up the trails and a few deer passing through the meadow," mentions Brandon N. Anglers should check Montana fishing regulations as licenses are required.

What campers like

Free camping with donations: Kiwanis Park operates on a donation system that helps maintain the facilities. "This place is great and it runs off of donations, so make sure to drop some cash into their donation box if you can. Clean bathrooms and plenty of spots to park your car and camp, some with picnic tables even," advises Sarah G.

Clean facilities: The well-maintained bathrooms at Kiwanis Park receive consistent praise. "This is a clean well kept basic campground right off the highway. Bathrooms clean and well functioning, plenty of spaces without being crowded," notes Roberta P.

Extended stays allowed: Kiwanis Park permits longer visits than many public campgrounds. "We were here on June 17, 2022. They have a ten day limit on your stay which is free. No electric but they do have some water spigots spaced throughout," shares reviewer Sherry.

What you should know

Road conditions: Reaching some campgrounds requires navigating unpaved roads. "To get there it's a mix of about 20 miles of gravel and 1 lane paved roads. The gravel roads are well maintained. The 1 lane paved roads are a little iffy if you're pulling a trailer and its a busy travel day," warns Brandon N. about accessing Crystal Lake Campground.

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies throughout the region. At Kiwanis Park, "Our AT&T has 2-3 bars of data and running 13 mbps," reports Sherry, but remote sites have minimal to no coverage.

Yurt camping alternatives: While dedicated yurt camping near Lewistown, Montana is limited, the rustic cabin accommodations provide similar sheltered experiences. The Dry Wolf Cabin serves as a year-round alternative to traditional yurt camping in Lewistown, Montana area with basic amenities.

Tips for camping with families

Shower access: Though campgrounds lack showers, alternatives exist. "There's a shower at the civic center in town for $2, or one in Grass Lands for $5 just 30 min down the road," explains Sarah G. about staying at Kiwanis Park.

Weather preparation: Mountain elevations cause temperature fluctuations. "Potable water is available while we were here no electricity. 4 or 5 covered toilets throughout campground area," mentions Chris B. about September conditions at Crystal Lake.

Tree cover considerations: Recent forest management has changed some camping areas. "This use to be the most beautiful campgrounds in Montana, until the USFS said the trees were dangerous. They had every tree in the campgrounds cut down and hauled off," explains Steve P. regarding Crystal Lake Campground.

Tips from RVers

Campsite selection: Kiwanis Park offers flexible parking for various RV sizes. "No designated sites just find a place to park. Small, only about 10 sites, a few ok for large rigs," advises Jeff R.

Water access: RVers should note water availability at each location. "The Dyrt description is a little confusing, no dump station, water only. Nevertheless we were happy to find it as a quick night stop," clarifies Roberta P. about Kiwanis Park.

Weather protection: The region can experience sudden weather changes. "Perfect place to duck into and park during high winds/rain. Extremely clean restroom," shares Mary S. about Kiwanis Park providing shelter during storms.

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