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Lovely lake-side camping
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Several RV campgrounds along Highway 2 serve Malta, Montana, giving motorhome travelers solid options across a stretch of Hi-Line country. Edgewater Inn and RV Park offers full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, operating from April 15 to November 1. The park features level gravel sites that accommodate big rigs with easy pull-through access. Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs in nearby Saco provides RV campers with spacious sites and 50-amp electrical service. "Sites were spacious and well placed, clean and well kept," notes one RV traveler who stayed at Sleeping Buffalo. Heritage Hills Farm Camp includes 50 big-rig friendly sites, while Trafton City Park in Malta offers a more basic RV camping experience with drinking water available but no hookups.
Summer mosquitoes can be problematic at some RV parks in the region, particularly at Nelson Reservoir where several reviewers mention bringing bug spray. Cell service varies throughout the area, with most Malta-based RV parks reporting good connectivity. Dump stations are available at Edgewater Inn and Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs, but not at all locations. Most RV campgrounds in the area welcome pets, though specific restrictions may apply. The camping season generally runs from late spring through fall, with limited winter options. Travelers planning to visit during peak summer months should make reservations in advance, especially for full hookup sites. The gravel roads leading to some RV parks can become challenging during rainy periods, with one reviewer noting the area is "well known for its gumbo roads."
Best RV Campgrounds near Malta (10)
1. Edgewater Inn And RV Park
"Lake right across the street. Cleanest bathrooms! Delicious restaurant also right across the Highway. Love being off season it was not crowded. I imagine during season this would be high demand."
"Pulled off highway 2 and had a lovely night at this campsite. A nice grass area for tent camping. The highlight for us was spending the evening in the pool and hot tub."
2. Heritage Hills Farm Camp and RV Sites
"I camped on an overlook and went to sleep to an amazing sky full of stars (not a lot of excess light nearby) and woke up to a beautiful sunrise and a herd of deer on the opposite ridge looking at me."
Check Availabilityfrom $40 / night
3. Buckhorn Store, Cabins & RV Park
"Great little-known Gas & Grocery store with easy access to the Little Rockies mountains of North Central Montana. "
4. Trafton City Park
"Very nice of the city of Malta to allow overnight campers to stay in the park for $5. It’s just that though, a city park."
Check Availabilityfrom $5 / night
5. Zortman RV Park & Campground
6. Nelson Reservoir - USBR
"Fire rings. Nice launch for boats. No water at all on site, so fill up your tank before you go. No dump station. About a mile away from Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs."
"Saw kayakers and a duck family on the water. 2 picnic tables open air and one under roof at my site and a fire pit."
7. Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs
"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."
"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."
8. Buffalo Camp
"Tent sites are walk-in and and on platforms, which you are required to use. This means if you have two tents like us, you'll need two sites. "
Check Availabilityfrom $10 - $15 / night
9. Fort Belknap Tourism Office
10. Camp Creek Campground
"Upon entering the campground area, a caretakers spot is early on, while no caretaker was employed last year, there is a sanitary dump station at the site, as well as, potable water. "
"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."
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 2 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 5 min from Great Falls, MT
- 4 hrs 18 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 19 min from Helena, MT
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RV Park Reviews near Malta, MT
36 Reviews of 10 Malta Campgrounds
Abe T.ScoutTrafton City Park
Great camping spot!
Got there pretty late in the night, was very easy to navigate finding a spot, as well as the cash dropbox. Pretty park, not many other rigs there, but enough. Sufficient water spouts throughout and decent bathrooms. ONLY NEGATIVE IS THE MOSQUITOS
- SSherry Y.Scout
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.
Xena T.
GuideNelson Reservoir - USBR
Nice campground where there aren't many
This place is a nice surprise. Right off of Hwy. 2, with just a short stint on gravel. Lots of space and open spots. Park on the grass. I chose a site very near the water. Can't believe that it's free!
Robb K.ScoutNelson Reservoir - USBR
Nice place to stop over
Easy in and out. Drop toilets were clean and well stocked no running water or garbage facility.
- JJanet K.Guide
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.
LegendSleeping 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.
RangerSleeping 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).
Truly W.GuideNelson Reservoir - USBR
Popular but lots of open spots
Went here on the 4th of July weekend and was still able to get a spot and it is very quiet despite how many people were here. Couple mosquitoes around, okay service (2 bars), lots of bathrooms scattered around. Free!
Guide to Malta
Campgrounds near Malta, Montana range from basic city park setups to hot springs resorts across the high plains. The region sits at approximately 2,250 feet elevation with summer temperatures often exceeding 90°F. Winter camping options are limited, with most facilities closing from November through April due to harsh conditions and temperatures that can plunge well below zero.
What to do
Basketball and recreation: Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs offers a basketball court and other activities for those wanting more than just soaking. "Boys loved basketball court," notes a camper, while another mentions "free-range chickens strutting around" providing entertainment for children.
Hot springs soaking: The mineral pools at Sleeping Buffalo provide three temperature options. "There are indoor and outdoor pools, 3 temperatures and spacious. Also, sauna is huge," writes one visitor. The hot springs experience includes "incredible, clean, relaxing" pools that provide welcome relief after travel.
Fishing access: Nelson Reservoir provides water recreation options. "Saw kayakers and a duck family on the water," writes one camper. Another notes the "nice launch for boats" making it convenient for anglers to access the water, though bug spray is essential during warmer months.
What campers like
Affordable options: Trafton City Park in Malta offers basic camping at $5 per night with no hookups but accessible water. "It's only $5 to camp for the night. As we sit here there are only two other campers here so there's plenty of room to spread out," reports one reviewer who appreciated the value despite limitations.
Unexpected dining: Restaurant options at Sleeping Buffalo Hot Springs receive praise from campers. "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," writes one reviewer, though they note it "closes early" so planning ahead is required.
Prairie wildlife viewing: Buffalo Camp offers unique wildlife encounters. "A buffalo herd roamed the area and even through the campground at night and in the morning. Prairie dog towns were all over," reports one camper. At other sites, prairie dogs and waterfowl provide natural entertainment.
What you should know
Seasonal mosquito issues: Nelson Reservoir and other area campgrounds can have severe insect problems. "But the star of the show here were the mosquitoes. I had to put on long pants, thick socks, and long sleeve hoodie every time I had to take the dogs out," warns one camper. Another states bluntly: "Cool looking place, but the mosquitoes were unbearable when we stopped to look for a spot."
Limited facilities: Most campgrounds outside Malta offer primitive amenities. "No hookups. No designated sites. Pit toilets," notes a camper about one location. Another reports "no water at all on site, so fill up your tank before you go" about Nelson Reservoir.
Weather considerations: Wind and temperature swings affect camping comfort. "We had a big windstorm come through during the night, so lash down carefully!" warns a visitor to Buffalo Camp. Another notes "it was REALLY windy when we arrived- parked our car as a wind break and put our tent next to it."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Camp Creek Campground and Trafton City Park offer recreation options for children. "There's tons of trails to ride side by sides," notes a Camp Creek visitor. Trafton Park features "all sorts of playground equipment here that kids would enjoy and lots of horses next door at the rodeo grounds."
Swimming options: Children particularly enjoy the mineral pools at Sleeping Buffalo. "The pool area is first rate!" states one camper, while another notes that "kids still had fun" despite limited dedicated child-oriented amenities at the resort.
Site selection for comfort: When tent camping with children at Nelson Reservoir, position carefully for wind protection. One camper reports: "it was also really cold (28 degrees when I woke at 5 am)" showing the importance of proper site selection and gear for temperature fluctuations common to the area.
Tips from RVers
Limited big rig access: While several rv campgrounds in Malta, Montana accommodate large vehicles, sites with full hookups are limited. Edgewater Inn And RV Park offers "nicely maintained yard for tent camping" but RV sites can be tight. "There are several good sized spaces, I wouldn't try bringing in anything longer than 36' (mine is 33)," warns a camper about one area facility.
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet connectivity varies across Malta area RV campgrounds. One camper at Sleeping Buffalo praises their "fast and dependable Wi-Fi" noting "our Starlink cable broke, so we got to test it out, and it didn't miss a beat."
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds involves unpaved surfaces that can become problematic. "If one gets caught in the rain this area is well known for it's gumbo roads... they can be very miserable," cautions a reviewer, suggesting RVers check weather forecasts before venturing to more remote sites.
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