Best Glamping near Lincoln, MT

Beavertail Hill State Park and Helena North KOA house remarkable glamping accommodations in the Lincoln area of Montana. Beavertail Hill offers yurts with full electricity and climate control systems, while Helena North KOA features cabin and yurt options with comfortable beds, private decks, and climate-controlled interiors. Both locations provide picnic tables and fire rings outside each accommodation, allowing guests to enjoy outdoor meals while maintaining luxury comforts. Kim's Marina & RV Resort also offers cabin-style glamping options with lakefront views and modern amenities including showers and toilets. These glamping sites maintain proximity to natural attractions while providing resort-style comforts that traditional camping lacks. According to a camper, "It's a beautiful place to stay even if you don't fish or boat. The campground is nice and for the price, I would recommend if it fits your needs."

Holter Lake provides exceptional scenery for glamping visitors, with multiple guests noting wildlife sightings within minutes of arrival. Big Horn Sheep frequently appear on surrounding hills, creating memorable wildlife viewing opportunities from luxury accommodations. Swimming beaches adjacent to glamping areas offer summer recreation, while outstanding fishing access draws anglers year-round to these upscale outdoor stays. Most glamping sites in the area remain open from May through October, though Helena North KOA maintains year-round availability for those seeking winter glamping experiences. The central location provides convenient access to Helena's amenities while maintaining a wilderness feel. One visitor highlighted, "This is a great BLM camping spot right above the reservoir, with all of the sites having a great view. Hiking, boating and fishing are all right there for your enjoyment."

Best Glamping Sites Near Lincoln, Montana (10)

    1. Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground

    16 Reviews
    Wolf Creek, MT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 235-4314

    $25 / night

    "A few paved walking paths near the beach area.   The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism. "

    "All of the sites can accommodate larger rigs, but none have electrical service so there are lots of generators.   "

    2. Town of Drummond Campground

    10 Reviews
    Drummond, MT
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 288-3231

    "I love this adorable city park we arrived about 7 pm and the 4 electrical hook ups were taken and there were some day users and a few car campers."

    "The camp hosts was very welcoming, so was his puppy! Had a great stay on the river"

    3. Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 542-5561

    $20 - $26 / night

    "Very clean area and bathrooms. The park manager is super friendly and nice. The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful."

    "The tipis were a lot of fun to sleep in! The river trail was beautiful to walk."

    4. Log Gulch Recreation Site

    5 Reviews
    Wolf Creek, MT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 235-4480

    $25 - $80 / night

    "The area is super clean, with the only trash I find way out in the mountain."

    "The main campground Log Gulch Campground has 60 sites, plus two tent walk in sites. This is a paved campground with gravel parking pads."

    5. Helena North KOA

    6 Reviews
    Helena, MT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 458-3725

    "Bathrooms and showers very clean. Friendly staff. We were here in mid-October so not many traveling campers, but a few long-term"

    "Only spent one night, but level sites, full hook ups, showers and laundry clean. An area to play games and we didn’t have our dogs this time but the dog zone looked good and clean."

    6. Pelican Point Fishing Access Site

    6 Reviews
    Cascade, MT
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "No hookups, great fire pit and picnic tables. Plenty of space for multiple vehicles in each spot. Level and right by the water. All the spots have evening shade."

    "The site sits along the Missouri River and has two small lakes as well. The sites are nice and roomy with plenty flat ground for tents of any size. The area has one vault toilet."

    7. Vigilante Campground

    7 Reviews
    Helena National Forest, MT
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5490

    "Free, drive-up, no permit needed. Primitive sites, very simple but clean and kept up well. Wooded by a creek."

    "Nice quiet secluded area. Multiple trailheads for popular hiking trails near campground (one is in the campground). Creek nearby to cool off in the heat."

    8. Deer Lodge A-OK Campground

    1 Review
    Deer Lodge, MT
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 846-1629

    $35 - $69 / night

    9. Mizner Memorial Campsite

    1 Review
    Seeley Lake, MT
    49 miles

    "We were looking for Lakeside campground, it was closed. Found Lake Inez and it's closed for camping. 6 sites. Picnic tables and fire rings."

    10. Kim's Marina & RV Resort

    2 Reviews
    Helena National Forest, MT
    50 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 475-3723
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  • Z
    Jul. 28, 2024

    Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground

    Great week day but packed on weekend

     A lot of water stations.  The boat dock parking area allowed camping along the perimeter. A few paved walking paths near the beach area.   The narrow paved roads made life interesting. The fish cleaning station is closed due to vandalism.  Our first day was 105F which made the lake more inviting.  Evening low of 76F.  No pets on the fairly small swim beach.  All other water access has large rocks for erosion mitigation.

    Our Saturday departure was delayed by FWP boat inspection at the entrance and a long line was inbound to Holter Lake.

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 20, 2025

    Kim's Marina & RV Resort

    1 Star – This Ain’t a Resort, It’s a Biohazard Zone With Wi-Fi

    If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to vacation in a post-apocalyptic landfill run by people who watched Green Acres and said,“Hold my beer,” then Kim’s Marina& RV Resort is the place for you.

    We pulled in at 1:30PM—our assigned site already occupied by another camper who kindly apologized. The staff, however, offered nothing. No sorry, no heads-up, no water, no shade. Just a“shrug emoji” in human form. Their own check-in pamphlet said checkout was at 2PM—so why hand us a site that still had a family fully plugged in and grilling hot dogs?

    Meanwhile, my 76-year-old mother (who confirmed the day before that her cabin would be ready at 1:30) was treated like a burden every time she asked if her room was ready. FIVE times she asked. They didn’t even start cleaning it until 2:40. It was 100 degrees. She waited in that heat like a forgotten prop in a bad country western, and when they finally let her in, the bed was bare and they told her,“Oh—you still need bedding.” Like it was a lemonade stand, not a paid rental cabin.

    The grounds? Picture a campground that moonlights as a junkyard. Dog poop was everywhere. It was like a minefield from the moment you stepped out of your camper to the joke they call a“beach.” And the dogs? Off-leash, wild, and no one batted an eye.

    The plumbing situation? Grab your hazmat suit. The water spigots looked like they were salvaged from a scrapyard, half-stripped, leaking like crazy, and—you guessed it—pooling water under the electric hookups. One sewer cap shot off like a geyser when I touched it. I wouldn’t wash a lawnmower with this setup, let alone plug in my rig.

    The roads were a combo of gravel, pothole dirt, and vague paved patches—but folks sped through it like NASCAR tryouts. No speed limit signs. No enforcement. Just kids on bikes diving for cover.

    The “beach” for kids? There were broken signs with rusted nails still sticking out of them. Nothing says “family memories” like a tetanus shot.

    Bathrooms? Closed when we arrived. When they did open, it smelled like something had crawled into the plumbing and lost its will to live. Didn’t even risk a shower—especially since you have to PAY for one on top of your already steep site fee. Pay to shower in your own stink? Pass.

    Now let’s talk about the nightmare fuel they call a laundry room. Clean and dirty laundry were stacked everywhere like someone gave up mid-fold. It looked like a middle school lost-and-found exploded. Vomit in the utility sink. I wish I was kidding. ONE washer worked, and TWO dryers were broken. Not that it mattered—the pile of abandoned linens made it impossible to find space anyway.

    Oh, and the staff? If the dress code was“backwoods buffet with a side of resentment,” they nailed it. Rude, grunting, eye-rolling, dismissive. One guy looked like he’d used his shirt as a napkin from breakfast through dinner and capped it off with ripped jean shorts straight outta 1987. Customer service was nonexistent, but judgment? Flowing like that busted water spigot.

    Trash? Overflowed all weekend. Piled up 15 feet high and smelled like the opening scene of a horror movie. At night, I wasn’t sure if I heard raccoons or zombies.

    We booked 5 nights. We stayed 5 nights. But if we didn’t have family with us, we would’ve packed up and peeled out of there after night one.

    Bottom line: Kim’s is not a“resort.” It’s a rotting relic held together by duct tape, fumes, and apathy. The only thing elite here is how fast you’ll want to burn your shoes when you leave.

    Never again. Not if it was free. Not if you paid me. Absolute disgrace.

  • Sterling C.
    Apr. 14, 2019

    Log Gulch Recreation Site

    Great for anything!

    For scouts we had a huge campout here (like we do every year) and it still is one of my most memorable campground. The area is super clean, with the only trash I find way out in the mountain. Talking about that, there are cool “mountains” (basically steep hills with some rocks) you can climb or hike, that give you a great view of the area. The bathrooms are pretty clean and not too smelly as well. If you just want to go camping there are amazing places to pitch a tent and in ground fire pits. Also, if you happen to have a boat, you can park it next to your campsite and take it onto the lake during the day.

  • M
    May. 22, 2022

    Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    A Gem

    We were a little nervous after reading the other reviews, but very pleasantly surprised. The sites are pretty spacious for the most part; some on the banks of the Clark Fork River. Very clean area and bathrooms. The park manager is super friendly and nice. The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful. There are 2 Tipi sites you can rent as well. Yes, it's about a quarter mile from I 90, the highway noise is minimal in my opinion. $30 per night with electric only for out of state, $20 for Montanans or those with a non- resident pass. Looks like most sites have plenty of shade for the summer days. The Ghost Town of Garnet is close by, an excellent day trip. Be sure to stop in at Parkers in Drummond for an amazing real milkshake!!

  • H
    Oct. 1, 2017

    Vigilante Campground

    Great basecamp for the area.

    Free, drive-up, no permit needed. Primitive sites, very simple but clean and kept up well. Wooded by a creek. Pretty sure a bear came through camp one night so make sure to follow all the bear guidelines. Cute small town of York is nearby, got to see a cattle drive which was pretty neat.

  • Natalie B.
    Aug. 15, 2017

    Fish Hawk Campground - DAY USE ONLY - CAMPGROUND PERMANENTLY CLOSED

    On the lake!

    Beautiful spot on the lake! The campsites are walk-in so be aware of that. There is a handicap spot that is next to the toilet you don't have to walk in to. Not a lot of privacy but there is a good distance between sites. Picnic tables and established fire rings here, dogs welcome!

  • HThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    I’d take a pass...

    …unless it's late & you’re desperate for a camp site. 

    Plenty of available sites in October— other campers were mainly hunters (or fishers).  No camp host; ADA pit toilet only one open (comfort station closed); all water was winterized & no elec hook-up available.  (Fees sign— see photo-- left no indication that fees were seasonal; we were ready with our contribution but since nobody to collect, we didn’t leave it.)   24 sites (1 ADA) + 2 tipi sites, all nicely spaced & shrubbery for privacy; #1-12 by the river. 

    The biggest deterrent to this CG is the many trains that came through during the night— 3-4/hr, all night— and they all blasted their whistles 3-4 times each!  I guess if you are immuned to that, this would be a great campsite.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 26, 2024

    Helena North KOA

    Typical KOA, all gravel, not ADA or electric car friendly

    This is a typical KOA.  First the good:

    Friendly helpful staff until their gone at closing time.  Little mini store with a few essentials.  

    Clean bathrooms and showers and clean laundry room with several washers/dryers.  $2.00 per load to wash.  Can't remember how much to dry.  Very cool pinball machine that costs 25 cents per game.  Fun fun fun!  Another bathroom/shower in middle of park but I never looked inside that one.

    65 sites that most have full hook-up and pull-through.  A few cool tent sites with gas BBQs.  Some cool looking cabins but I never looked inside one.  I'm here on 8/24/2024 and RV park is sold out except 3 pull-through sites.  All tent sites were full.  I don't know about the cabins.

    Cool playground for kids and large mostly gravel dog run.

    Edit added:  AT&T has 5G and three bars.  KOA has wifi but slow slow slow I got 3MPS so instead of KOA wifi I used my iPhone Personal Hotspot that worked great.

    THE BAD (and reason for only 3 stars):

    All gravel roads and sites throughout the park.  Very close together.  Some sites have a very narrow strip of grass.  Some of the picknick tables need to be re-painted.  Unfortunately while eating breakfast you could be 2 feet away from the next RV dumping their sewer.  P.U.  The luxury sites don't have that problem.  They are at the end of each row and only have a neighbor on the drivers side.  I think well worth the extra 17 bucks.

    Not ADA friendly.  Very hard for someone with a walker to get around because of gravel roads/sites.  Someone with a wheel chair near impossible.  Has a nice handicap shower in main office building.  Only problem is that once I take my walker in with me it's very tight and no room to move around.

    Not EV car friendly.  There is a $250 fine and eviction if you plug in your car.  The person at the front desk told me the $250 fine and eviction is because EVs overload the outdated system and cause a fire.  This KOA is an older one and was wired before EVs.    Each individual site has its own 30 amp and 50 amp circuit breaker.

    Some trees but few and far between.  No pool or hot tub.

    Final thoughts:  Make reservations well in advance if you can.  This KOA is the best game in town and is mostly sold out in summer.   I think (sorry I don't know for sure) there is only one other RV park in town and from what I can tell, it is a much older one. I would proceed with caution before I booked it.  Good traveling.  See you on the road.


Guide to Lincoln

Glamping accommodations near Lincoln, Montana include cabin and yurt options with full hookups and climate control. Located in Montana's Rocky Mountain region at elevations around 4,000 feet, the Lincoln area campgrounds feature strong seasonal contrasts with temperatures ranging from highs in the 80s during summer to well below freezing in winter. Most campgrounds operate from May through October with limited winter access.

What to do

**Wildlife viewing: Lincoln area provides exceptional wildlife spotting opportunities. At Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground, campers regularly see wildlife within minutes of arrival. "We seen wildlife within the first 30 min of setting up," reports Tony E., who spotted numerous animals near the campground.

**Fishing access: Multiple species available in area lakes and rivers. The Missouri River below Holter Dam offers productive fishing spots. One visitor at Log Gulch Recreation Site noted, "Fishing appears to very good at the marina as I watch two very large trout be pulled out of the water in a short period of time."

**Hiking trails: Networks of trails connect several campgrounds to scenic viewpoints. Vigilante Campground features two distinct hiking options: "A fairly flat Trout Creek trail runs through the canyon a 6 miles round trip. A trail head in camp for Hanging Valley trail, 11+ mile round trip, lots of climbing to get to a hole in the wall that lets you look straight down into the canyon," describes Dexter I.

What campers like

**Water recreation: Swimming beaches and boat access for summer enjoyment. "All the sites sit along the Missouri River and has two small lakes as well," notes a review of Pelican Point Fishing Access Site, which offers "a boat launch ramp and small beach for swimming, fishing and for dogs to play," according to Tracy R.

**Shade options: Some sites provide much-needed shade during hot summer days. "The campground has a ranger station, two vault toilets, running water, trash service and a Ramada located at the top of the campground," reports a visitor to Log Gulch Recreation Site, noting the available shelter options.

**Spacious sites: Many campgrounds feature generously sized sites for tents and RVs. "The sites are nice and roomy with plenty flat ground for tents of any size," writes one camper about Pelican Point, while another notes, "Plenty of space for multiple vehicles in each spot. Level and right by the water."

What you should know

**Limited services: Many sites lack full amenities, requiring preparation. At Vigilante Campground, "No accessible water, bathrooms, firewood must be found or brought in," states one reviewer, while another mentions the campground is "primitive sites, very simple but clean and kept up well."

**Access challenges: Some roads require appropriate vehicles. "Road to this is pretty rough in spots," warns a Vigilante Campground visitor, while another advises, "A bit hard to find but go past the Helicopter and keep going down the dirt road for a mile or two."

**Weather extremes: Summer heat and smoke can impact camping experiences. One camper at Holter Lake noted, "What we could see, the views were amazing. Unfortunately, the smoke obscured the true beauty. The winds were too high to kayak and paddleboard."

Tips for camping with families

**Kid-friendly water spots: Look for shallow swimming areas. "Swimming area is nice and water was warm," reports Tony E. about Holter Lake Rec Site, though they caution "it may have been too hot to tent camp" during summer heat.

**Playground access: Some campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. "Cool playground for kids and large mostly gravel dog run," mentions a visitor to Helena North KOA, making it a good glamping choice near Lincoln for families with children.

**Wildlife education opportunities: Teach children about local wildlife safely. "Keep an eye out on the surrounding hills around the campground for Big Horn Sheep. While staying at the campground we saw 5 sheep on the hill next to the campground entrance," shares a ranger review of Holter Dam.

Tips from RVers

**Limited hookups: Many sites have partial or no RV services. "No hookups, great fire pit and picnic tables," explains Michael B. about Pelican Point, adding, "Plenty of space for multiple vehicles in each spot. Level and right by the water."

**RV size considerations: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger rigs. "Sites 1-13 are best suited for RV's," notes a reviewer at Beavertail Hill State Park Campground, where glamping options include yurts with electricity. The campground is described as having sites that are "large enough and well spaced" with "a few large RVs there."

**Supply planning: Bring essentials as services are limited. "Bring what you need as there isn't anything close to get supplies," advises Nancy C. about camping at Holter Lake, emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency at many of the area's more remote glamping and camping locations.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Lincoln, MT is Holter Dam Rec. Site Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 16 reviews.

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