Top Tent Camping near Lewistown, MT
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Best Tent Sites Near Lewistown, MT (6)
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Hay Canyon
Neihart, Montana1 Review13 Photos10 SavesHay Canyon Campground is located in Lewis and Clark National Forest. There are 7 campsites near scenic hiking trails and fishing access. Restrooms are provided. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
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Jellison Place Campground
Be the first to review!Martinsdale, Montana3 SavesCampgroundBears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
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Indian Hill
Be the first to review!Neihart, Montana1 SaveIndian Hill Campground is located in Lewis and Clark National Forest. There are 7 campsites near scenic hiking trails. Restrooms are provided. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 20 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
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Recent Tent Reviews In Lewistown
56 Reviews of 6 Lewistown Campgrounds
Mountain Acres Mobile Home Park and Campground
Small town rv park
No thrills good place to stop, However there are may options in the area that never come up in searches
Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Nobody there
Friday night and not a soul in sight. Like other reviews- very open. Staying on the outside provides better privacy, but with no one there - lots of privacy.
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.
Crystal Lake Group Campsite
Loved it
We had the place to ourselves mid week it was so quiet. Lots of space between spots, easy to get into. Great get away.
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.
Chief Joseph City Park
Wonderful City Park
It was 94 degrees when we pulled into town and electric for AC is absolutely required. For $20 we have a nice level, gravel site with 30/50 amp service. No hookups for water or sewer but that isn't necessary for an overnight stay. Each campsite has a picnic table. We even had a site with a tree that gave a little shade.
This is one of the nicest small town parks I have ever experienced. The play area for children is five star. Rodeo grounds, volleyball net, soccer field are just a short walk from the campsites. The bathrooms are clean and have flushing toilets. Showers are not available.
Ackley Lake State Park Campground
Absolutely beautiful
So beautiful. Found it randomly passing through, just looking for a place to stay for the night. So much wildlife on our drive to it, in the fieds that surround the lake. They only have 26 spots, first come first serve. So we were skeptical at first thinking we might not find a spot. But there was plenty of room. And all of the campsites are right on the water. I would stay there again for sure. No hook ups. only $24 a night for out of state residents. Well worth it to me for the beauty.
Fergus County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds camping
30 amp water sewer
Ackley Lake State Park Campground
Adequate
This was a one night pass though. There are lean-to's with picnic table and fire ring. Vault toliets, no water. No trees and the other campsites are very close. When the wind is blowing you take the brunt of it since there is not trees.
Ackley Lake State Park Campground
Weekend getaway
Good spot for camping, fishing, swimming, kayaking!
Kiwanis Park
Nice little campground
We were here on June 17, 2022. It was somewhat crowded but we managed to snag a spot for our 38’ fifth wheel. They have a ten day limit on your stay which is free. No electric but they do have some water spigots spaced throughout. Our AT&T has 2-3 bars of data and running 13 mbps. No designated sites just find a place to park.
Kiwanis Park
Very good
Everything is booked, so this is great stop on mt200 trying to get to great falls & on to Glacier. Like a rest area !
Kiwanis Park
Great harbor in a storm!
Perfect place to duck into and park during high winds/rain. Extremely clean restroom. Be aware, Waze directed me to a totally different place but Google Maps pointed me to the exact location. You just find a place on the grass or in an actual site and be sure to honor them with a donation!
Fergus County Fairgrounds
Fairgrounds camping
Full hookups for $38. Sites are average size. I have a 38-ft travel trailer and I had to unhook to fit in the space. The sites are not incredibly level. But for an overnight stop it works great. Easy in and out
Ackley Lake State Park Campground
One night stay
Just staying here for one night. Such a beautiful place. Nice spot with picnic table and fire ring.
Kiwanis Park
Decent
Not too bad for a quick overnight stay. Right next to the highway so lots of traffic. The grass is nice but they are having a problem with prairie dogs. Restrooms were clean!
Chief Joseph City Park
Awesome place!
We stayed here one night on our way back to Texas after picking up our new rig. There was no other campers but a great park and very reasonably price. We would like to come back again some day. Highly recommend for a short stay.
Muchwater Campground
Holy moly
Muchwater is a dispersed camping spot just north of St Regis, MT. It is located in the LoLo National Forest. It is nestled along side the Clark Fork River. This area is amazing! The campsites are huge with plenty of room for an rv or 5'er. We had a spot right next to the river which allowed for easy access. Plenty of trails to explore, but beware, this is HEAVY bear country. There are plenty of animal trails too. Please do not leave food out, children or pets unattended. The sunset off the river is magnificent. This area is FCFS, zero cell service, and has no facilities. The only downside is the train that goes by in the night. It will wake you as it feels like an earthquake, but it is definitely worth staying here.
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.
Hay Canyon
Hay "Free" Canyon Camping
Hay Canyon Campground is a free six site (Forest service says 7) campsite in a narrow canyon among large mature trees. This site is broken in to two sections with three sites each. The first section is easy to find, the second is just around the bend on the main road on a road to the right which has three more sites. The campground has picnic tables and metal fire rings at all the sites. A vault toilet serves the campground. No water or trash service so come prepared. The site nearest to the vault toilet is a amazingly large site, three picnic tables a large metal fire ring and the biggest BBQ grill I have ever seen in a campground. Getting this site is just awesome even at the high price of nothing to camp here. The second section of campsites do require a bit of a walk to get to the vault toilet but their is a faint trail short cutting the road walk.
Mountain Acres Mobile Home Park and Campground
The only option!
This is the only RV park in the area. Sites are big. Park struggles with emptying garbage and dog waste containers in a timely manner. Two employees…one was friendly and accommodating, the manager was absolutely horrible - she treated us and several other campers very poorly.
Fred M Ellis Memorial Campground
Not much but picnic tables
This little campground just before you enter the Lewis and Clark National Forest has little to offer. The site has three picnic tables and rock fire rings, no out house, no water, no trash service. The area is quite flat with plenty of room to spread out. Two of the picnic tables sit in the shade of very large evergreens, the third is in a grass opening with no mid day shade. The sites are just off the road.
Judith Station Day Use Area/Bill & Ruth Korell Memorial Campground
A campground of many names
This campground has quite the name if you combine everything together. The Lewis and Clark National Forest - Judith Station Recreation Area - Judith Station Day Use Area - Bill and Ruth Korell Memorial Campground. This is a small cramped campground with 6 sits, five of which are right next to each other so privacy will not be had if others are camping. The campground is just past the Judith Guard Station. All sites have a picnic table and metal fire ring. A water pump can be found between the camping area and the Guard Station. A vault toilet is available next to the guard station. This is a first come first served campground with no trash service. The the road was in excellent condition all the way to the campground.
Chief Joseph City Park
Nice City Park and Campground
This is a large park for a small town. The campground mostly caters to the RV set with 20 pull through sites with hook ups. Their are two tent camping sites with tables and fire pits, but room for more if you don't want a table and fire ring. Tent camping is just $12. Two other possible campsite at the opposite side of the park. Very nice new and large playground area plus picnic shelter. Site has a dumpster just for campers and a small log cabin has firewood available. Campground and park are right along the river so be sure to bring that fishing pole. Water is available.
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.
Little Montana Truckstop Campground
Decent place for a night
Not a bad place to stay for a night. It’s right next to the highway so it’s easy to access but there’s also a decent amount of car noise. We were awoken by the sound of trucks around 6:30am. Bathrooms/shower in the nearby convenience store are fairly clean but close at 10 pm.
Ackley Lake State Park Campground
Nice little lake that was pretty busy
I stayed here for a weekend in a tent. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and most "camp sites" were taken (its mostly just pull off the road and park style camping from what I could see; I don't think there are very many official camp spots), but we were able to find a spot. There is some shade in certain spots. The shoreline was rocky at our site, so it was easy to get in and out of the water. We took ATVs and drove them to Utica and Sapphire Village to explore some of the trail up there. Overall, a nice spot for such a small lake.
Guide to Lewistown
Camping near Lewistown, Montana, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quick stop or a longer stay, there are several campgrounds to choose from.
What to do:
- Fishing and swimming: Ackley Lake State Park is a great spot for fishing and swimming. One visitor mentioned, "Good spot for camping, fishing, swimming, kayaking!" This lake is perfect for a weekend getaway.
- Hiking: Crystal Lake Campground has trails that lead to stunning views. A camper noted, "The lake is gorgeous and crystal clear. Hiking trails to an overlook and the ice cave are marked."
- Wildlife watching: Many campers enjoy spotting wildlife. One reviewer at Ackley Lake said, "So much wildlife on our drive to it, in the fields that surround the lake."
What campers like:
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the restrooms at Kiwanis Park. One reviewer said, "Extremely clean restroom."
- Quiet atmosphere: Many find the parks peaceful. A visitor at Kiwanis Park mentioned, "Road noise disappears at night."
- Affordable stays: Campgrounds like Ackley Lake State Park offer reasonable rates. One camper said, "Only $24 a night for out of state residents. Well worth it to me for the beauty."
What you should know:
- Limited amenities: Some campgrounds, like Crystal Lake Campground, lack drinking water and electric hookups. A camper expressed disappointment, saying, "This used to be the most beautiful campgrounds in Montana... Not much privacy now."
- First-come, first-served: Many sites are not reservable, especially at Ackley Lake State Park. One visitor noted, "They only have 26 spots, first come first serve."
- Road access: Some campgrounds may have rough access roads. A reviewer at Crystal Lake Campground mentioned, "There is a lot of gravel and one lane roads going in with a few sketchy spots."
Tips for camping with families:
- Playgrounds: Look for parks with play areas. At Chief Joseph City Park, one reviewer said, "The play area for children is five star."
- Picnic tables: Many campgrounds have picnic tables, making it easy to enjoy meals outdoors. A camper at Kiwanis Park appreciated the picnic tables available.
- Safety: Always check for nearby facilities. A visitor at Mountain Acres RV Park mentioned, "They allow dogs and do have a pet area with bags to pick up after your pet."
Tips from RVers:
- Space for big rigs: Campgrounds like Mountain Acres RV Park are big rig friendly. One reviewer said, "Sites are big."
- Full hookups: Look for parks with full hookups for convenience. A camper noted, "They have laundry, showers, bathrooms, WiFi and sites have full hookups."
- Quiet nights: Many RVers enjoy the peaceful nights at places like Kiwanis Park. A visitor mentioned, "Everything is booked, so this is a great stop on mt200 trying to get to great falls & on to Glacier."
Camping near Lewistown, Montana, has something for everyone, from families to RVers. Just remember to check the amenities and plan accordingly!
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