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Glamping near Malta, MT

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    Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs offers a distinctive glamping experience near Saco, Montana, approximately 30 minutes south of Malta. The resort features comfortable cabin glamping accommodations alongside more traditional camping options, providing a welcome retreat in this remote area. The glamping cabins provide a climate-controlled environment with proper beds and clean, well-maintained facilities. Guests have direct access to the property's signature amenity—mineral-rich hot springs pools housed indoors with multiple temperature options including a 95°F main pool, 106°F hot spring, and 45°F plunge pool. A recent visitor noted, "The hot springs were incredible—clean, relaxing, and just what we needed to recharge."

    The resort's unique appeal centers around its natural thermal waters, which create a spa-like atmosphere uncommon in rural Montana. Beyond soaking in the healing waters, guests can enjoy on-site amenities including a basketball court, horseshoe pits, and a community fire pit. The resort also houses an on-site restaurant serving surprisingly high-quality meals. According to one camper, "The restaurant really blew us away—incredible food, fantastic drinks from the bar, and top-notch service." While the surrounding area offers limited activities, the peaceful setting creates an ideal environment for relaxation. The resort provides all necessary amenities including clean bathhouses, Wi-Fi access, and basic supplies at the main building. Glamping stays include access to the hot springs pools during designated hours, making this a distinctive eco-friendly glamping destination in northern Montana.

    Best Glamping Campgrounds near Malta (2)

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      1. Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      4.1(13)18mi from MaltaRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "From memory most sauna have a raised wood deck ? Campground is nice , basketball goal, 4 horseshoe pits and a community fire pit . Bathhouse/bathroom was very nice and clean."

      "Bathhouse is clean and well kept."

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      2. Camp Creek Campground

      4.5(2)42mi from MaltaRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "A small stream runs through the back area, and endless hiking / horseback riding trails are in this area as well. "

      "There’s tons of trails to ride side by sides. The campground is clean and the sites have plenty of space for our 28ft toy hauler. We would definitely stay here again."

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    Glamping Reviews near Malta, MT

    15 Reviews of 2 Malta Campgrounds

    • S
      Jun. 21, 2026

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      It is good if you want to soak

      This campground is fine if you want to go to the hot tub. You cannot use it after 8pm so keep that in mind if you are traveling into the evening. My problem was with the campground showers. It is in the shape of a U. Right side is men's Left women's and a handicap private room in the middle at the bottom of the U. There is an exterior entry door in the middle across from handicap, it has a thumb lock. There are no other doors, not on the toilets, on the showers, only private closets. The showers and toilets have shower curtains that do not spread completely across the openings. I was in the shower area and could hear the men in the other side and it was not pleasant at all. I could see this causing anxiety for many. Especially traveling alone. The showers were clean and nice just not very safe feeling.

    • J
      Aug. 9, 2025

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Great relaxing spot

      Camped in a pull through with our teardrop but because we didn’t need hookups, they gave us tent price! All of the staff were friendly! Hot springs were fantastic! Hot, medium and cold pool, indoor and outdoor pools, huge sauna, chairs, tables, lots of room …just perfect!! They even provide towels! Everything was clean. Everything you need for tv park type camping. Not many people here so we didn’t feel packed in! Highly recommend a stop! PS we didn’t experience any mosquitos but it was windy.

    • Beth B.The Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 21, 2025

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Great stop! Hot spring tubs were amazing!

      No reservation, we took a chance on having a spot available. If you are leaving/coming to Glacier NP and driving on US2….this should be your overnight. It is about 340 miles from West Glacier.

      Nice level pull through spots, gravel….room to enjoy picnic table and fire ring. Nice sunset views. Boys loved basketball court. Bath house was clean.

      Went to pools in the morning, open at 0900. 2 swims are included with camping spot. There are indoor and outdoor pools, 3 temperatures and spacious. Also, sauna is huge…very nice facilities.

      Be sure to check out store before you leave, lots of cuts of local beef.

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

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      4 Stars–Relaxing, Clean, and Surprisingly Good Food (Just Bring Bug Spray)

      We spent a few nights at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs and honestly, it was a refreshing, peaceful escape. The hot springs were incredible—clean, relaxing, and just what we needed to recharge. The staff was fantastic across the board: friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care that we were having a good time.

      Our RV site was wide and easy to pull into, with perfectly placed hookups. It felt like the campground was actually designed with RVers in mind. The only real downside? The mosquitoes were fierce, especially at dusk—definitely bring spray and maybe a flamethrower.

      There’s not much to do in the area, but the campground itself was peaceful and clean. There’s a basketball court for the kids, and while it’s not packed with amenities for families, our kids still had fun and loved seeing the free-range chickens strutting around like they owned the place.

      The restaurant really blew us away—incredible food, fantastic drinks from the bar, and top-notch service. Honestly, it rivaled some of the best dining we’ve had in Montana. The only disappointment was that it closes early, so plan ahead if you want a late dinner or drink. 

      My mom stayed in one of the cabins, which was very clean and well-kept. The only hiccup was the pull-out couch being broken, but everything else was in great shape. Also, shoutout to their fast and dependable Wi-Fi - our Starlink cable broke, so we got to test it out, and it didn’t miss a beat.

      Overall, we’d say it’s a better fit for adults looking to unwind, soak, and eat well—but if you bring kids, they’ll find ways to have fun. Would definitely come back(with bug spray in hand).

    • Kate A.
      Jun. 14, 2025

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Great stop over

      We were passing through on our way to Glacier. Stopped for one night and throughly enjoyed the hot springs!

    • James and Susan K.The Dyrt Pro User
      Sep. 4, 2022

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs RV Park

      We came into Saco, MT from the west. Turned from Hwy 2 to Hwy 243. SBH is on your right less than a mile from HWY 2. There are about 30 sites in the Park About 11 are back-in (40+ -80ft) and the rest are pull-thru’s of 48 - 90’. We were there 1 night over the Labor Day weekend - we had reservations - but all that was left was a 43’ pull thru. We had to disconnect our tow. The Hot spring pool house is cool to visit and swim in! There are showers in the pool area as well as a dedicated shower house in the camp ground. Both were clean but dated.
      Sites are gravel and level.

    • Joshua H.The Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 20, 2022

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Fun stop coming or going to Glacier from the East

      Stopped overnight on our way home from glacier. 

      Quiet, with plenty of RV sites that can accommodate pretty big rigs. Our spot was pretty level. Prices are about on par with other places. Mid$40 a night. As RV parks go i would consider it average, no frills, good place to sleep. Our spot was about 3" low on the passenger side.

      The indoor hot spring fed pools are nice, clean, well maintained and are what set this spot apart from the rest.

      There is an extra charge to use them, but much better than your standard campground pool, the pool is bath water warm, the hot tub is HOT, the sauna is nice, and the plunge pool really shocks your senses in between.

      I would definitely stop again if we are passing through, and it is at an ideal stopping point from glacier NP heading east. 

      One important thing to note about visiting the hot springs. The water is high in mineral content. Don't wear light colored swimwear.

    • Aaron L.
      Jul. 19, 2022

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Family Favorite

      We loved our stay here. Pools are awesome very relaxing. Main pool is kept at 95 , hot spring is 106 and small pool is 45. All pools are water from the hot spring. Also sauna is huge downside is it has a concrete floor that gets super hot. From memory most sauna have a raised wood deck ? Campground is nice , basketball goal, 4 horseshoe pits and a community fire pit . Bathhouse/bathroom was very nice and clean. In the main lobby they have pizza and hot dogs you can buy. Pizza was pretty good. There is also a large selection of sodas, waters and maybe beer I don’t remember . Owners /workers were very nice. Now the only thing we didn’t care for is the campground guest can only use the pool till 8pm. While the hotel/cabin guest have access 24 hrs. Not a deal breaker but would’ve been nice to go whenever maybe there’s a reason didn’t ask.

    • M
      Jun. 21, 2022

      Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs

      Clean, Beautiful Pools

      The pool area is first rate! The campground is OK, no great shakes. Sites are fairly close together. Expensive considering they only give you $2 of at the pool from the $15 fee to use the pools. Bathhouse is clean and well kept.

      If you stay in site 12, know that even though it looks like a back in site, you actually have to pull through over the grass to get your rig in with the hook ups on the correct side.

      Also, the Phillips County Pioneer Museum in Malta is well worth a visit. Awesome local history and super collection of actual dinosaur fossils, but not just casts.

    Guide to Malta

    Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs offers a variety of camping and glamping accommodations 30 minutes south of Malta, Montana. The facility includes both RV sites and cabins centered around natural thermal mineral pools. The property maintains three distinct temperature pools: a 95°F main pool, 106°F hot spring, and 45°F plunge pool, all housed indoors for year-round use regardless of Montana's variable weather conditions.

    What to do

    Visit local museums: The Phillips County Pioneer Museum in Malta showcases impressive local history with authentic dinosaur fossils. As one visitor noted, it's "well worth a visit. Awesome local history and super collection of actual dinosaur fossils, but not just casts."

    Explore nearby trails: Camp Creek Campground provides access to extensive trail systems. "There's tons of trails to ride side by sides. The campground is clean and the sites have plenty of space for our 28ft toy hauler," according to one reviewer who enjoyed OHV riding in the area.

    Visit Nelson Reservoir: Located a short drive from Malta, this reservoir offers fishing and boating opportunities. While camping at Sleeping Buffalo, visitors can make day trips to enhance their Montana outdoor experience.

    What campers like

    Relaxing mineral pools: Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs receives consistently positive feedback for its thermal waters. "The pool area is first rate! Bathhouse is clean and well kept," reports one camper. Another adds, "Hot springs were fantastic! Hot, medium and cold pool, indoor and outdoor pools, huge sauna, chairs, tables, lots of room...just perfect!"

    Convenient Glacier National Park stopover: Many visitors use this area as a strategic overnight when traveling to or from Glacier. "No reservation, we took a chance on having a spot available. If you are leaving/coming to Glacier NP and driving on US2...this should be your overnight. It is about 340 miles from West Glacier," shares one reviewer.

    Restaurant quality: The on-site dining receives notable praise from those seeking glamping near Malta. One camper mentioned, "If you stay, be sure to check out store before you leave, lots of cuts of local beef."

    What you should know

    Remote location with limited activities: The area around Malta offers minimal entertainment options. According to one visitor, "There's not much to do in the area, but the campground itself was peaceful and clean."

    Seasonal insect considerations: Summer visitors should prepare for mosquitoes, particularly in the evenings. "The only real downside? The mosquitoes were fierce, especially at dusk—definitely bring spray," warns one camper.

    Mineral water effects: The mineral-rich waters can stain light-colored swimwear. "One important thing to note about visiting the hot springs. The water is high in mineral content. Don't wear light colored swimwear," advises a helpful reviewer.

    Tips for camping with families

    Basketball court access: Camp Creek Campground offers recreation options for children. "There's a basketball court for the kids, and while it's not packed with amenities for families, our kids still had fun," shares one family who enjoyed their stay.

    Wildlife viewing opportunities: Some younger visitors enjoy watching the free-range chickens at Sleeping Buffalo Resort. This provides an unexpected entertainment option for children at this glamping destination near Malta.

    Plan evening activities: With restaurant service ending early and limited nightlife options, families should bring games or activities for evening entertainment at their campsite.

    Tips from RVers

    Spacious pull-through sites: RV campers appreciate the well-designed sites at Sleeping Buffalo. "Our RV site was wide and easy to pull into, with perfectly placed hookups. It felt like the campground was actually designed with RVers in mind," notes one satisfied camper.

    Level sites: Most RV spaces require minimal leveling. One reviewer mentioned, "Our spot was pretty level. Prices are about on par with other places. Mid $40 a night. As RV parks go I would consider it average, no frills, good place to sleep. Our spot was about 3" low on the passenger side."

    Reliable utilities: Several RVers comment on the dependable WiFi at Sleeping Buffalo. "Shoutout to their fast and dependable Wi-Fi - our Starlink cable broke, so we got to test it out, and it didn't miss a beat," reports one tech-dependent camper.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Malta, MT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Malta, MT is Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs with a 4.1-star rating from 13 reviews.

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