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Belt Creek on Hughesville Road offers dispersed camping sites along a mountain stream about 47 miles from Malmstrom AFB. The well-maintained road provides access to multiple pull-off areas with natural fire rings. Most sites sit directly alongside the creek with room for both tents and RVs. A visitor noted, "There are several campsites along the road. We were there mid-week in September and I was surprised at how many other campers were there, but there were still several sites available." The area becomes busy on weekends, with Friday arrivals recommended before 5pm to secure prime spots.
Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area provides free off-grid camping options approximately 68 miles northwest of the base. This wetland area features flat gravel parking with picnic tables and vault toilets but no drinking water or trash service. Pack-in, pack-out principles apply. A camper commented, "It's quite, and there are paths around the water. I took a star off because by 9pm I had to retire to my camper because the mosquitoes were so bad." The area experiences heavy winds and abundant mosquitoes during summer evenings. Note that while camping is free, a $10 Conservation Permit is required, obtainable online through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
"Many beautiful, dispersed spots available. Allowed 16 stay days. Creek running through. Very spaced apart. Quiet. Cell service not great."
"Sights are nice and have a fire pit we were east of the dam so our creek wasn’t dry. There are alot of spots with roads though them with multiple spread out sites."
"bring bug sprayStarlink is fast here."
"Secluded, flat parking lot in a wildlife refuge. We woke to the sound of birds. The pit toilet was really clean. We were the only ones there."
"There is a pit toilet about .2 mi from the pin. There are picnic tables here and at other sites. There are at least two entrances to the area from the highway."
"Large flat gravel parking area. Picnic table and toilet. I read that this is a major bird watching area."
TravelerSecluded place by the water. It smells like youre by the ocean, has a clean portable potty, tables and benches, level enough for an rv, quiet and perfect for star gazing! bring bug sprayStarlink is fast here.
RangerSecluded, flat parking lot in a wildlife refuge. We woke to the sound of birds. The pit toilet was really clean. We were the only ones there.
LegendFreeze Out Lake Waterfowl Manage Area's campground it a free campground. If you wish to camp here be prepared for more of a disperse camping experience. While the site does have a vault toilet that is about it. "sites" are not labeled and appear mainly to be by rows of brush. Each site is a large flat grassy area. A few of the spots do have picnic tables but most don't. Fires are not allowed in the camping area. This is a trash-in/Trash-out campground. You will also need to bring your own water as no water is available. If you enjoy bird watching then you are in luck, plenty can be found at the lake and ponds. Only two others were at the campground on my visit. Campground is next to the highway but traffic appeared light. If the campground where to be busy and you didn't get a spot with a picnic table you could take advantage of the parking areas in the area, their are several a short distance from the campground which have plenty of picnic tables to have a meal at.
RangerThis Wildlife area is a wetlands area. They allow use but be warned signs require a Conservation permit, which u can get online. There were signs with a QR Code but here’s the sight. (This is also where u get fishing/ hunting licenses) Conservation permit was $10.00.
Nice crushed gravel area for a full size rigs if needed. There is a pit toilet about .2 mi from the pin. There are picnic tables here and at other sites. There are at least two entrances to the area from the highway. Good ATT cell service https://ols.fwp.mt.gov
GuideShort gravel road off of 89. Large flat gravel parking area. Picnic table and toilet. I read that this is a major bird watching area.
GuideLots of sites you can drive up to. Views of mountains in far distance. Free to camp - no fires.
ScoutFirst of all, it’s free! Right off 89, 30 miles from 15. There is a bathroom, that’s clean enough. There are only two picnic table spots, but I was lucky enough to be one of only two vehicles parked for the night. The views are wonderful. It’s quite, and there are paths around the water. I took a star off because by 9pm I had to retire to my camper because the mosquitoes were so bad - but that’s to be expected. Another thing to note are the heavy winds, just make sure you don’t leave things out, and expect a windy breakfast. There is no dumpster, so pack in and pack out. Overall, for a free campsite, I highly recommend!
ScoutLike others said, it is pack in pack out, but otherwise it is great. Bathroom is close and clean, being close to the water is nice, and 100% free. There’s also a campground not far away more inland that is free in the same park.
ScoutStayed there for a night arrived at 5pm and it’s an open area where you can find a table and camp there. I cooked and it was fine but late in the evening after sunset there will be lot of mosquitoes so better be prepared and there will lot gusting wind at night.
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