Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT has a lot to offer. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
"Blm camping on the big hole river, montana, free up to 16 days. About 15 spots. Boat ramp, fishing hiking fire pits, no wood available."
"The mountain views all all around you are gorgeous. Some other folks camping here went trout fishing - so that's an option. Only downside is that my dogs had some trouble walking on the gravel."
$29 - $48 / night
"This is a great spot in a tiny town south of Butte Montana. They have a couple cabins, several motel rooms and about 10 full hookup, all grass, RV spots. Also a large area for car/tent camping."
"Quite hazy with smoke from forest fires when we were here but I can tell it is beautiful, nestled in between Montana mountain ranges. Easy walk to the river for fly fishing access."
$10 / night
"The BLM's Divide Bridge Campground is a nice campground located on the Big Hole River just off of state highway 43. The campground is a short distance past the pleasant day use area and boat launch."
"Boat ramp in the campground and also one at the main entrance (fun for dogs ) Only 10.00/night. 4 stars because the mosquitoes were INSANE! Apparently only in July and August."
"The fishing access site is with in walking distance to the small town of Melrose. The site has one vault toilet. No water or trash service is available."
"Some highway noise but not too bad."
"Brownes Island Fishing Access Site is located 6 miles south of Melrose on the Big Hole River. This nice little Fishing Access/Campground has five campsite sitting under large cottonwood trees."
"Only 3 miles from the highway, this campsite is at the end of a well maintained, slightly rutted gravel road. It’s wide enough for trailers."
"This campground is probably one of my favorite places to visit in Montana. My family makes the trip from washington to Montana once every summer, since I was little."
"Right on top of the highway, you definitely get some road noise here. The trees are pretty thin (maybe not good for hammocks), but there are a lot of them which provide a bit of privacy."
"It is absolutely beautiful, and the ability to fall asleep under the stars while listening to the rushing river nearby is exactly why I would recommend other people stay here."
"This is a popular campground because of the access to the well shaded creek that is gray for playing and fishing."
$20 / night
"Glen Campground is a great place to stop when passing through Montana on the 15. It’s not far from town or the freeway, but remote enough to enjoy a few nights of camping."
"It’s also set right next to the river offering great fishing!"
"Great location closer to the north side of the park near Wise. Was great falling asleep to the sound of the river. Everything in the park was a short drive away."
TravelerWonderful hot springs, cold plunge, and sauna for $10. Must bring a towel and amenities. RV park with the nicest people is located down the road.
GuideDefinitely great for a short stay, it is a simple campground with all of the necessities. They have two women’s showers and two men’s showers. I will say to double check your hook ups because I did not realize that I booked partial hookups! So for the price of $75 per night I do find it on the pricey side. They do have a dump station on site though. The kids loved the playground and tons of open grass space and swings throughout, and they also have a pond that you can even fish him on site at the back of the property. The campsites are quite close together, but all in all a great stay! I almost would say this one goes closer to the 4 star mark than 5 for me if that helps. Also some highway noise (we were at the very front though closest to it).
TravelerWhat we really like about this campground: Sites are spread out enough and campground is wooded, so you aren't on top of your neighbors. Inside of the vault toilets were clean (granted we stayed at the start of the camping season) Close proximity to the lake 3 separate loops make it kid and bike friendly Firewood was for sale in Loop A for $5/bundle Some of the sites have electric! Verizon cell service was great! I had 5G most of the time.
What we didn't like so much: We were between two vault toilets, and suffered from fumes.
ScoutYour standard run of the mill campsite. Lots of people there when we visited. Close to the caverns for a tour. There is a river nearby you could swim in but we didn't. Garbage can was at our site which was nice. Also playground for the kids to play on. Had to use all our jack stands to combat the slope of our site (P007). Others looked much more level.
ScoutGood clean campground with no issues to report. I thought the rules were a little strict since we had all our kids, but didn't have any issues with them. Within walking distance of the hot springs resort. Was pouring rain when we visited but had full hookups. No complaints here.
GuideHands down the best spot I’ve found on this app so far!!
Literally was talking to myself as I pulled up making weird noises because I was in so much awe at how beautiful the spot was! The sunsets here are amazing or at least the night I stayed was!
The camping spots are somewhat close together so that’s good to keep in mind.
But omg, the spot is insane. The mosquitoes were not bad at all. The spot feels like a perfect little oasis.
The spot is close to the freeway, but far enough that you won’t hear any of the noise so it’s perfect if you are on a road trip. :)
There are some train tracks that run by it, but I didn’t notice if the train was noisy or going by as I was car camping!
Getting to the spot - you will get off the main road and drive through some dirt roads and past some private property. At the end of one of the roads you’ll see a small bridge you’ll drive over and the camping spots are maybe 30 seconds past the bridge.
Also an incredible spot to fish!
LegendThe location is in a beautiful valley with mountain views, very remote is the feel. The RV sites are on grass that is pretty level. Lot of space in front and on the sides. We pulled into our assigned site and hooked up the 50 amp shore cord. There was a fault or problem, but unusable power. Made a quick call to the manager, and was assigned another site. No issues. There is the Hitchin Post saloon and restaurant about 150 yards away. We stayed here only 1 night, but wish it was longer.
ScoutVery beautiful area with not too many people around. River runs right next to it. Has a vault toilet and bear proof food storage. Was $15 a night.
TravelerThe location of this is nice and right off I-15. There's plenty of room for people with campers and tent campers to rest. It's also nice that it has vault bathrooms and water pumps. Lots of picnic tables and shade trees. Boat access is super close and can't be upset about free.
Camping near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're in an RV, tent, or cabin, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Camping near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, fishing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, there's something for every camper to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 144 campgrounds and RV parks near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and 14 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest is Maiden Rock Dispersed with a 4.9-star rating from 8 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 parks near Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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