Best Tent Camping near Nashua, MT

Recent Tent Reviews in Nashua

53 Reviews of 7 Nashua Campgrounds

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  Samantha A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 16, 2024

  hilltop overlook campgroud- fort peck lake

  Was just okay

  Was hard to find. They only gave us coordinates, so it was very difficult to find. Still do not know if we were in the right spot. Turned down a road that was hard on the car. Ground was very hard, found it difficult to pitch a tent. Was suitable for the night, would not stay any longer.

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  Dave K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 13, 2024

  Downstream (MT)

  Excellent Campground!

  We only stayed one night as we were traveling through, the camp host was extremely friendly and welcoming.  He called us back promptly with information and also was there to greet us at our site even when we pulled in late (9PM).  Sites were level and paved and had lots of space.  Spacing between sites was very generous and campground was clean and well maintained.

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  Lee D.

  Legend

  

  Nov. 1, 2023

  Downstream (MT)

  Education and Recreation

  General: 86-site US Army Corps of Engineers Campground located on the Missouri River in four loops, each with a different name: Lismas, New Deal, Wheeler, and Faranuf. Wheeler is for tent sites, the camper pads are gravel, and there are no electric hookups; the other three loops have mostly 30-amp but several 50-amp sites and the camper pads are paved. Faranuf has pull-thru sites that can accommodate larger RVs. 

  Site Quality: All sites are level and are spaced a decent distance apart from each other. There are some trees for shade but still many are in full sun. 

  Bath/Shower House: The New Deal and Wheeler loops have vault toilets and Lismas, and Faranuf have flush toilets and showers. The restroom in Faranuf is air-conditioned! The one in Lismas appears new (the old one is still standing but roped off) but points off for no soap! Also no hand sanitizer in the vault toilet in New Deal. 

  Activities: There is a paved recreation path that circles the campground and is about 2.5 miles. Other recreation activities include basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, cornhole, disk golf, and two playgrounds (one in Faranuf and the other in the day-use area). Recreation equipment is available to borrow. There is also a wonderful interpretive center where you can learn about the history of the dam, as well as past and present wildlife. In the summer, it is open Friday– Monday, 9 am– 4 pm and the hours are less in other seasons. A must if you have kids! Many in the campground had boats. Kelly, the volunteer at the gatehouse, was effusive about all the area had to offer. 

  We were only there for one night passing through, but we did visit the interpretive center, and run on the nature trail. The only bummer about this campground was the persistent wasps that made eating and sitting outside challenging.

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  Emily T.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 22, 2023

  Fort Peck Duck Creek

  Quiet and on the water

  Good area for car camping. There are multiple sites (first come first serve) down a gravel road right on the water. There are picnic tables, fire rings, and a pit toilet. Little privacy but nice views of the water. Also depending on the time of year, there were a lot of crickets and small little chiggers biting skin.

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  Christie D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 17, 2023

  Shady Rest RV Park

  Shady rest

  This RV park was very accommodating and easy to find. Perfect for a quick stop overnight. They had clean bathrooms, laundry rooms, and grounds.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 9, 2023

  Roundhouse Point Campgound

  Beautiful quiet camping by the lake

  Vault toilets, plenty of sites, really nice! Picnic tables, fire pits, easy road in. Very near the dam and interpretive center. Full Verizon cell service.

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  Tee C.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 9, 2023

  Flat Lake Recreation Area

  Beautiful camping area

  Right on the lake, gorgeous and spacious. Pit toilet. Full Verizon service.

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  Robert R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 24, 2023

  Downstream (MT)

  Nice and Clean, But Barely any River or Lake Access Without a Boat

  Very spacious campground. I was impressed with the sites - lots of mature trees, and they have a reasonably long (4ish mile) nature trail.

  One thing I found disappointing was that there is very little river or lake access nearby without a boat. I could barely find any place to let my dog cool off in the lake. Even the nature trail never gets closer than about 50 yards to the river, and is separated from it by a swampy, mosquito infested, cattail laden barrier. They need to provide more beach access. The only swimming beach is a few miles up the road, and as you guessed, NO DOGS ALLOWED. That's a shame, because my dog is cleaner and better behaved than most people.

  Be aware that this part of Montana is the Great Plains, and it gets very hot in the summer. Right now, July 24th we're supposed to have a high of 102. And my particular campsite has NO SHADE whatsoever.

  This is a much better place to stay if you have a boat, as the lake is really the only attraction here. It's just too bad there is such limited access unless you have a boat. 

  The nearest town is Glasgow, some, 20ish miles away, and there ain't much there. Fort Peck is closer, about 4 miles, but there's nothing there but a little convenience store.

  IMPORTANT: If you're coming in from the east or west on US 2, BE SURE YOU TAKE THE "TRUCK ROUTE" Highway 42 down to the lake, NOT the regular Highway 42, which has a VERY LOW CLEARANCE BRIDGE. I had to stop, and flag down a sheriff's deputy who graciously held traffic up so I could back out of my predicament. There's no warning sign. I made a right hand turn onto 42, and BOOM, there it was a block up the road. 12 feet, 2 inches. My 5th wheel is 13'6".

  **NOT FUN**

  **IMPORTANT: Don't be tempted to park under the cottonwood trees. Your vehicle will be COVERED with some kind of sap...took two car washes to get it off.
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  mary F.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 12, 2023

  West End Campground — Fort Peck Project

  Many large sites

  We stayed in OF 8, which has no hookups. The site, as is many around it, is huge. This site is nearest road so keep that in mind. Traffic was relatively quiet when we were there during weekday. Many sites have view of water although some are just peekaboo. Shade in many sites but not the big OF sites. Sites with hookups have nice paved pad. A few of these are really deluxe being off on their own with great views. Campground is not walking distance from lake. Lake is impressively HUGE. Nice fire ring at each site. Most sites appear to not be super level. We did fine in 8.

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  Elizabeth R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 17, 2022

  Hell Creek Receation Area

  Great if you have a truck

  Notd that this campground has changed management and so is now technically the Hell Creek Recreation Area, so if Google maps tells you it's closed don't worry about it! You'll still get to the right place.

  Other reviewers were not exaggerating about the road to get there. It was 20 miles of bumpy gravel road, took us 1.5 hours to get over and our motorhome hated every second of it. It was absolutely stunning though, and I have to imagine that if we hadn't been in a motorhome we might have felt very differently.

  Only electricity at our site, very limited shared water source, and the showers were coin operated. The staff person there was so nice and welcoming.

  So, if you have a vehicle that can handle a difficult road and you're willing to rough it a tiny bit, I would definitely recommend this place. If not, maybe skip it for now.

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  Nathan B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 20, 2022

  Duck Creek

  Free on the water

  Great free little campground, very busy on weekends with lots of local traffic. Some spots had shad some didn't, pit toilets. Free Dump and fill outside the Downstream campground.

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  Love4travel T.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 30, 2022

  Shady Rest RV Park

  Call instead of booking online

  We stayed overnight at the Shady Rest on our way to Glacier. Privately owned by a nice couple. Great rate with full hookup and very quiet. Met our need. TIP: Call instead of booking online. The owner Cody is wearing many hats and doesn’t have a chance to check internet. Plus, she’s way nicer to talk to and it saved $5 platform fee from the reservation company.

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  Mimi

  Legend

  

  Jun. 21, 2022

  Downstream (MT)

  Beautiful!

  This is an amazing campground on the shore of the Missouri River by Fort Peck Dam. Nice big sites. Bathhouses are less that 2 years old. Great park like seeing with playground, volleyball net, basketball court and horseshoe pits. They even lend out the equipment you need!

  It's a short walk to a really wonderful interpretive center - definitely worthwhile to visit! And there's a great trail system to walk on and enjoy the views.

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  Chris L.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 20, 2022

  Downstream (MT)

  Peaceful stay

  Very nice, spacious campground. Clean grounds and facilities, with a new shower house. Electric only at the sites, but fresh water fill and dump station available.

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  Mimi

  Legend

  

  Jun. 19, 2022

  West End Campground — Fort Peck Project

  Beautiful Oasis

  Nice campground. Spaces are fairly spacious. Some are almost private. Great hot showers. Nice to have mature trees too give shade. The Army Corps are obviously working constantly to improve the sites. Most are pull through, a bit tight to get in and out of with my 29' 5th wheel, will choose a back in in the future. I love that this campground is run as a first come first serve by only allowing day of reservations! A great model!

  Really nice interpretive center free admission. We'll worth a visit. Marina nearby packed with fishermen. Play area is in the group camp area nearby.

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  Keith L.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 23, 2021

  Duck Creek

  Lots of elbow room

  Lots of space between campsites. But, being central Montana, there are almost no trees or brush. So, there is no privacy.

  There is another campsite half a mile west that is set down in a private hollow. No table but really nice if you can do without.

  Good light show... ??
  Clear sky and full moon. Suddenly I saw the brightest meteor I have ever seen streak 3/4 way across sky. Brighter than the full moon. WOW! Do they do this light show every night or was this done just for me?

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  Robyn B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 22, 2021

  Downstream (MT)

  Very nice COE campground

  Great staff at gate. Sites are very well spaced. Half full at best in mid September. Nice bike and walking trail, and view of the dam. Interesting history. We had electric. Clean restrooms and showers. I loved the space around us and it was really quiet. Agree with another reviewer that it would be a great dark sky park. That is the reason for four instead of five stars.

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  Douglas B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 15, 2021

  West End Campground — Fort Peck Project

  Stay Here

  Beautiful sunrise and sunset views from nearly each site. Clean restrooms w warm showers. The camp host clearly keeps the campground neat and picked up. Be sure to get your recreation.gov slot early as they fill up. I felt it was a treat to be there.

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  Cody L.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  West End Campground — Fort Peck Project

  Good pull off spot.

  Very well kept campground and good in between spot for travelers. Nice bathrooms and showers.

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  heide B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 18, 2021

  Shady Rest RV Park

  Very Nice!

  There are few camp sites on route 2 and this is a gem!

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  Leos P.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 6, 2021

  Shady Rest RV Park

  A Shady Rest

  The name fits this campgrounds perfectly. It is a great place to stop on your way to something or if you are attending an event in the area.

  It has a lot of shady, full hookups, clean showers and bathhouse, a store, and even a place to wash clothes. It does have wifi but it was weak at my site #23. My cellular service was strong. The owners are wonderful. One note, if using GPS to find use the name. The address may get you into a different park that is hard to turn around in.

  If you need a safe, clean stop this is what the Shady Rest Campground is.

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  Jessica B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 21, 2021

  Flat Lake

  Primitive with good lake access

  VAult toilets, boat ramp, beautiful lake.  No potable water, no electricity, etc.  Some fire rings and picnic tables, limited spaces.  Area is DRY and water level is low, but still a great area.  We'll kept grounds.

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  Shaina B.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 15, 2021

  hilltop overlook campgroud- fort peck lake

  It's just okay

  I was expecting more when I saw this site online but honestly it was the total opposite. Beautiful none the less but I was expecting a bit more privacy and there absolutely is none. The site was full with what looked to be more rv sites than tent sites so we moved up the road (24) and found another site which was equally as open and full of rocks called Westend. But we needed a place to stay for the night so we did.

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  Jessica B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  McGuire Creek

  Camp area rather than true campground

  Not the best road going in, vault toilets in area, some picnic table, fire pit spots.  Great fishing and swimming.

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  Jessica B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Rock Creek Marina

  Hard to find camping spot

  Nice little area on Fort Peck offering a marina and services, however area is small and very congested. Fills up fast.. Swimming and boating access.

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  Jessica B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Nelson Creek - Fort Peck Lake

  Great views! ROUGH ROAD

  Rustic sites, no facilities other than vault toilets.  Offer picnic tables and fire pits but sites are not numbered, only roads.  Great swimming and boating access.

  Road is rough!  Full of washboard so unless he want to ruin your equipment, drive slowly!

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  Jessica B.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 11, 2021

  Downstream (MT)

  Great camping area, clean, quiet, friendly

  Always friendly, helpful people, well kept and clean.  Biking, walking trails along river with fishing ponds. Nice park area for playing.  Sites are well spaced and decent size. Easy drive to boat and swimming access.