Camping options near Lloyd, Montana feature diverse terrain from open grasslands to mountain foothills. The region experiences extreme temperature variations with summer highs frequently reaching 90-100°F and winter lows dropping well below freezing. Highway 2 serves as the main travel corridor connecting the scattered campgrounds and recreation areas throughout the Hi-Line region.
What to do
Water recreation at Fresno Reservoir: Kiehns Bay offers dispersed camping with lake access for fishing and boating. "Beautiful spot on the water, there were several dispersed camping spots to choose from around the lake. Some of them are very difficult to access with a larger rig," notes camper Nathan B.
Mountain exploration: The Little Rockies provide outdoor recreation opportunities south of Lloyd. "The mountain area provides miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking, atv & horse back," according to a review of Buckhorn Store, Cabins & RV Park.
Historical tours: Havre's underground tours showcase frontier history. "We took the day to explore the town. Beneath the street historical tour was a blast back to the past and how the town survived a devastating fire," writes a visitor who stayed at Havre RV Park and Travel Plaza.
Wildlife viewing: Several campgrounds offer animal encounters for families. "This was a fun, unexpected stop. They have chickens and ducks and geese, goats, and donkeys. You can feed them and visit with them," reports Melody C.
What campers like
Scenic vistas: Campsites at Fresno Reservoir provide panoramic views. "Spectacular views from a few campsites on top of the walls, well spread out areas and definitely big rig friendly spots," shares Brad J. about Kiehns Bay.
Small-town atmosphere: Community parks offer affordable, quiet alternatives to commercial campgrounds. "Beautiful little park with about 10-12 electric 30 and 50 amp. It's free to camp if you don't have electric and $30 for electric. The playground looked amazing," reports Lisa M. about Zurich Park.
Local wildlife encounters: Farm animals at certain campgrounds provide entertainment for guests. "We had a wonderful time! Horses, mules, goats, chickens, alligator's;), ducks & geese. Kids had a great time!" writes eugenia W. about her experience at a local campground.
Budget-friendly options: Several public recreation areas offer free or low-cost camping. "Very nice clean and convenient campsite off Hwy 2 in Montana. Best part, free and plenty of space available even during this busy time," notes JPMC A. about community camping areas.
What you should know
Weather considerations: Summer heat can be intense with limited shade at many campgrounds. "No shade. Which kinda stunk when it was 100 degrees out," reports Amanda L. about her July stay at Hansen Family Campground & Storage.
Insect activity: Mosquitoes can be problematic during summer months. "Mosquitos, mosquitos, mosquitos. Like you would try to walk your dogs and would be covered in them," warns Kathy L. about her camping experience in the region.
Water quality issues: Some campgrounds have mineral-heavy water. "When I talked to an employee about the water tasting bad (I believe it was something like sulfur), she explained it was natural and not unhealthy," reports Bjorn S. about local water supplies.
Site spacing varies: Some campgrounds have tight quarters between sites. "Camp sites very, very close together. Walk out camper door into next sites plug ins and sewer hose. Very limited space between campers," notes Jessica B. about space constraints at Evergreen Campground.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Lloyd offer recreational facilities for children. "A beautiful little park with about 10-12 electric 30 and 50 amp. The playground looked amazing. A nice hike up over the hill to a nice pond," reports Lisa M.
Farm animal experiences: Children enjoy interacting with animals at certain campgrounds. "This was a fun, unexpected stop. They have chickens and ducks and geese, goats, and donkeys. You can feed them and visit with them. The sites are huge," shares Melody C. about Evergreen Campground.
Local party concerns: Some recreation areas attract locals on weekends. "Only reason for 4 stars is because the locals have no respect for campers, they just drive right up and spend the afternoon drinking and carrying on right infront of our spot," notes Nathan B. about one waterfront location.
Road conditions: Access roads to dispersed camping can be challenging. "The road in and out is hilly and has a bit of washboarding, we made it in and out without any problems," reports Nancy B. about driving conditions to waterfront camping areas.
Tips from RVers
Utility placement issues: Sewer connections at some campgrounds require special setup. "The sewer hook up is in the road under our rig so we pulled out slightly and dumped when we left to avoid climbing under to hook up," advises an RVer about configurations at Havre RV Park and Travel Plaza.
Ground stability concerns: Soft terrain can cause leveling problems. "Our fifth wheel jacks (regardless of having blocks and Snap Pads) sunk about 8 inches into the dirt, and we couldn't get anything level," reports a camper about challenges at one community park.
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies throughout the region. "No Verizon service, no OTA TV as the park in surrounded by hills," notes Always C. about connectivity at certain campgrounds off Highway 2.
Specialized RV sites: Some campgrounds offer specific parking configurations. "The middle sites are parallel parking for big rigs and back in sites for the smaller trailers or Class C's. Our 28 ft Class A with tow fit just fine. I think larger rigs would be challenged," advises a visitor about site layouts.
