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"There are a couple of pit toilets spaced pretty far apart on this road so unless you get a spot right next to them, it's a bit of a walk. Pretty area, pretty secluded."
"Click the one a little south east next to the river titled “Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area”. This is the right location. Good spot."
"On the map, it looks like you can enter/exit either way from 135… but the east side of the road to get back onto 135 is impossible… so we just had to turn around and exit the same way we came in (from"
"Verizon and Atnt had service the whole time, close to Highway, and railroad so not super quite spot. But overall great overnight pullover spot!"
"Stunning views, several sites to choose from, some have access to the river. The road conditions are wonderful—towed a 20 ft trailer. Some spots are more open to use Starlink."
"It’s a nicely maintained gravel road to the campsites and there are two tracks that give you access to the river. I didn’t get any Verizon service here, however."
"A couple of times they rolled thru at 2am but all the positives outweigh getting woken up a few times.
Very easy access, two pit toilets in the camping area."
"By the end of the day each site was filled and there were several folks driving through still looking for sites.
They’re spaced out well from one another giving all campers lots of privacy."
"Great spot to find at the end of a long drive day. Just the kind of Rv spot for Montana. Trees & stars in big sky country. The layout was nice with lots of spots to choose from."
"We followed our RV GPS to the CG that is near I-90, but far enough away that you don’t hear highway noise."
"The further you drive on the road the closer you can get to the river! There are some pit toilets too! Absolutely beautiful!"
$15 / night
"I was surprised how nice this was since it's just about 5 minutes from the highway. You feel miles away - absolutely no noise. It's super clean and pretty."
"We chose it because of its proximity to the highway on our road trip through the area, but it was quiet and peaceful."
"I have to say, if you can, visit when the Flathead Lake Cherries are in season. Omg! The BEST cherries I have ever had. Exiting at St. Regis, I had to stop to get."
"Yes, it's near the freeway but the noise is no more than a hum."
$15 / night
"You can hear some highway traffic and the train does com right up next to the river. Not too busy but we were there on a weekday."
"The I-90 highway runs fairly close to the campground & the noise can be distracting at times. The bigger noise maker is the train that runs on the other side of the Clark Fork River."
RangerHad a great afternoon and evening. Enjoyed the river view and ate dinner at the restaurant. Would stay here again. Small campground maybe 12 spots. Also on the far side there are motel rooms available with river view. All in all a good spot. The restrooms need a bit of an upgrade and cleaning.
ScoutIt's near the Idaho and Montana border. I found plenty of time to just chill while looking for a more long term spot. I did laundry at the lakeside laundry mat for less than $5 got some honey and chocolate at the gift shop, some fresh produce and essentials at the Sinclair station, and enjoyed nearby recreation spots for the scenery. The motel is too rich for me. If you are in transit and looking to recharge, there's plenty of affordable and free resources. If you are looking to stay to yourself you'll be alright, if your social, people are pretty friendly, just don't hang around public spaces after 7 if you don't like rowdy noises.
ScoutWell maintained campground with clean bathrooms. There may be an issue with parking with a boat trailer at the launch, space is limited. All in all, a very nice place
ScoutMinimal road noise but not too far off the road, unfrequented part of the road, able to turn around and back up a teardrop without problems. Creek is dried up, but has a few different sites with rock fire pits. People who must have stayed the night before us (4/9, Waters) left trash and a lot of cigarette butts (plus a little Caesar’s box with their name and date on it), but we got most of it cleaned back up and back to it beautiful nature
GuideEasy to get to. Can park a decent size rv in some spots and group camp in s couple. There are only a few spots thought.
You have to “walk down” a steep drop to access the river. When it’s high don’t try or say goodbye. Train runs often across the river and will disrupt your night unless you live in Montana then you’re already used to it. The toilets are stocked but not cleaned regularly. There was a you g lonely moose crossing the river and sleeping in the camp at night during my stay. If you’re not from Montana expect those that are to be unfriendly, that’s a thing here. Fire pits are a joke and burn band are common
Details: Free up to 14 days No water or trash Easy 15 min drive to St Regis, supplies and tourists traps aplenty Expect people to just ignore you as they walk right through your site to access the river Sheep can be seen across the river sometimes Pics are better than reality Uncomfortable atmosphere
GuideEasy to get to. Can park a decent size rv in some spots and group camp in s couple. There are only a few spots thought.
You have to “walk down” a steep drop to access the river. When it’s high don’t try or say goodbye. Train runs often across the river and will disrupt your night unless you live in Montana then you’re already used to it. The toilets are stocked but not cleaned regularly. There was a you g lonely moose crossing the river and sleeping in the camp at night during my stay. If you’re not from Montana expect those that are to be unfriendly, that’s a thing here. Fire pits are a joke and burn band are common
Details: Free up to 14 days No water or trash Easy 15 min drive to St Regis, supplies and tourists traps aplenty Expect people to just ignore you as they walk right through your site to access the river Sheep can be seen across the river sometimes Pics are better than reality Uncomfortable atmosphere
GuidePicnic table and fire pit at most sites. Firewood available for sale. *No tent policy. Showers, restrooms, laundry available, and cleaned daily. On site hosts are friendly and helpful. Mcgregor lake lodge and restaurant across the street. There is a nice well maintained walking path that goes around the park. The exit road to the highway also goes behind the park to little Mcgregor lake. Pictures on the website
Back-In Rate Information: Daily – $48.00 Weekly – $288.00 Monthly – $925.00
Pull-Thru Rate Information: Daily – $52.00 Weekly – $312.00 Monthly – $989.00
The Bad? By the time you see this the onsite manager will have quit because of the owner. The manager was awesome but isn’t allowed to enforce policy or contact law enforcement. During my stay, and other said has happened many times, there were “visitors” parking in other sites of in the middle of the road, loud drunks, even s family that left a kid to young to speak outside after yelling at him. Unfortunately the manager can only say what will happen but can’t make it happen and the bad guests figure that out fast. Only because so many of us complained and decided we would contact the sheriff’s office did anything happen. So this is why it’s not 5 star.
Also, if you are not white or obviously white do not go to the restaurant across the street. They do not care and this is deep in Montana, just sayin
Details: Large bathrooms, cleaned daily Laundry available for a flat rate Most sites are flat Nice lawns and walking trails Room at most sites for very large RVs Long drive to Kalispell but an easy hwy drive Plenty of local lakes to fish Head to marion and eat at the bar and grill
GuideThis is primitive off grid camping. No services, no water, no tables, just a bathroom in a field with a few campsites around it near the creek. Great location to stay if you're doing the Hiawatha trail and want to camp in the area. The busses picking up hiawatha trail users go right by the campground multiple times a day in the summer.
RangerPrivate campground. Level sites, stayed in #6 right by office. Sites fairly close together. Nice pet walk area. Showers clean. Full hookups. Solid, clean, well kept place to stay.
Camping near Plains, Montana, offers a blend of stunning scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Plains, Montana, offers a variety of experiences, from serene lakeside spots to family-friendly campgrounds. Whether you're in a tent or an RV, there's something for everyone in this beautiful region.
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According to TheDyrt.com, Plains, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 138 campgrounds and RV parks near Plains, MT and 17 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Plains, MT is National Forest Recreation Area - Peninsula with a 4.2-star rating from 10 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 17 free dispersed camping spots near Plains, MT.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 11 parks near Plains, MT that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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