Best Glamping near Polson, MT

Big Arm State Unit at Flathead Lake State Park houses distinctive glamping options with lakeside views, including three fully furnished yurts that provide an upgraded camping experience. The circular traditional structures offer comfortable sleeping arrangements while maintaining proximity to the park's amenities and stunning lakefront setting. Visitors staying in these accommodations enjoy access to picnic tables, fire rings, and the park's modern facilities including showers and restrooms. The yurts provide a particularly unique way to experience the natural beauty of Flathead Lake while enjoying more comfort than traditional tent camping. The property includes both standard yurts and ADA accessible options for those with mobility needs. One reviewer highlighted, "The most amazing way to stay here is in a yurt! These circular traditional structures are an experience not soon forgotten by kids or adults alike."

Flathead Lake provides the perfect backdrop for glamping experiences with crystal clear waters ideal for swimming, paddling, and boating directly from many accommodation sites. Glamping guests can launch kayaks or canoes from nearby docks to explore the lake, including Wild Horse Island which features incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. From lakefront yurt accommodations, visitors observe eagles perched in nearby trees, with one camper reporting an eagle that "came and sat in a tree next to us for hours." The campground operates seasonally from early May through late September, with glamping structures typically requiring advance reservations. Mission Mountain Winery sits just down the road, offering tastings as a complementary activity to the glamping experience. A recent visitor mentioned, "We stayed on loop A and we are right on the water. No electricity but there's clean bathrooms, clean shower house, picnic tables, fire rings, fresh water spigots and access to buy ice and firewood from the camp hosts!"

Best Glamping Sites Near Polson, Montana (20)

    1. Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

    24 Reviews
    Big Arm, MT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 837-3041

    $14 - $70 / night

    "The camp hosts here were so friendly and welcoming. They made us feel right at home. Gorgeous view of Wild Horse Island. There are bear lockers, but not at each site."

    "Camp right along Flathead Lake in a campground with modern amenities (running water, showers)."

    2. Rollins RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Dayton, MT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 844-0572

    $26 - $55 / night

    "My family and I recently stayed at Rollings RV Park on Flathead Lake in Montana, and we loved it!"

    "Our first time to Flathead lake. Spots were booking up quick around the lake. Found this gem, got a spot reserved for Labor Day weekend. The park is very clean and well maintained."

    3. Wild Horse Hot Springs

    2 Reviews
    Hot Springs, MT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 741-3777

    $30 - $130 / night

    "Beautiful views all around."

    4. Rocky Mountain Hi Campground

    16 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 755-9573

    $30 - $56 / night

    "Nice laundry facility and bathrooms with showers if you don’t have hook ups. The owners are real nice and helpful."

    "The kids could play all day in the great park with a whole western town set up and swimming hole in the creek, volleyball net amd paved roads to scooter and roller blade."

    5. Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground

    4 Reviews
    Flathead National Forest, MT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 272-3500

    $20 - $40 / night

    "The tent camping area was located around a small pond/lake. The site has picnic tables and fire rings as well as plenty of chairs available for siting around the fire or along the little lake."

    ", we got a key to the showers, bathrooms, and laundry room. The hosts keep these areas immaculate, cleaning often. There's also very limited wifi on the porch just outside the bathrooms/showers."

    6. Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA

    13 Reviews
    Lolo National Forest, MT
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 862-4242

    "Wonderful little campground located just south of Whitefish Montana on highway 93. This KOA has a lot to offer from cabins to RV parking and several tent camping locations."

    "Free breakfast in the morning was a great touch. We were able to get laundry done and take a shower before heading to Glacier."

    7. Jocko Hollow Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arlee, MT
    35 miles
    +1 (406) 726-3336

    "Small camp, has shower, and laundry. I was by a lovely gurgling creek. Only drawback was highway traffic. But convenient from 93."

    "This campground is nice and small and tucked away so that you can explore the woods and wilderness around it. It is very well kept and a great value for the price."

    8. Beaver Creek

    5 Reviews
    Flathead National Forest, MT
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 758-5376

    "The campground host was very active in ensuring the campground bathrooms were clean and tidy. They also went around in a cart with firewood if you needed it."

    "It was great having easy access to the abandoned "D Loop" walking trail.

    As others have said, these were some of the cleaner vault toilets we've seen."

    9. Kreis Pond Campground

    6 Reviews
    Huson, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 626-5201

    $10 / night

    "Bring tubes to float around the water and hammock to hang around. Neat, fun area especially with the Sleeping Woman hike so close."

    "7 well spaced campsites all around the pond. Truly enjoyable stay. Clean toilet facilities. Be prepared for several miles of dusty, gravel, washboard road."

    10. Murray Bay Campground (MT)

    5 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 752-7924

    $18 / night

    "Loved staying at this campground as it was right on the water and extremely secluded from all that goes on at Glacier. 20 Miles from anything, located in Flathead National Forest."

    "Very clean and secluded. No cell reception, and no internet. Just camping. Like it used to be."

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Glamping Reviews near Polson, MT

113 Reviews of 20 Polson Campgrounds


  • Trina M.
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Off The Beaten Path Glampground

    Spectacular view

    Nice large tent sites. They also have a geodesic dome you can rent. Website was not set up yet.

  • Bjorn S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2020

    Glacier Peaks RV Park

    Springboard to good things

    Sure, I have a bias against tent camping in RV Land.  There's usually no tree coverage, all the spaces are the same, and you have to deal with fumes, motors and people who are, essentially, driving around large living rooms.  That said, there are some good folks to meet, colorful camphosts and extreme ease of setup.  This spot, while not the sexiest, checks off a lot of boxes.  You have lots of mountains, lakes, the glorious Glacier National Park nearby and some cute cabins.

  • Brian C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 11, 2023

    Rollins RV Park

    Rollings RV Park: A Hidden Gem on Flathead Lake with Beautiful Scenery

    My family and I recently stayed at Rollings RV Park on Flathead Lake in Montana, and we loved it! Although it's all back-in sites for RVs and there's not a lot of room, we found that the park was beautiful and quiet, and the staff was very friendly. They have some tent sites and cabins available as well. 

    There's a restaurant on-site, but it has limited days and hours. The food was excellent, but it's like being in the UK, where you order everything yourself. 

    The park is clean, and the sites have a decent amount of space. You're close to Polson and Lakeside, where there are great beaches. The campground has its beach, but you have to drive to it. 

    One of the best things about the park is the great playground for kids. Our kids loved it!

    The only thing we didn't love was the parking situation for guests or extra vehicles, but since it's a small place, we understand that it can be limited. 

    Overall, we will 100% stay at Rollings RV Park on Flathead Lake again and again. It's an awesome place, and we highly recommend it.

  • N
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA

    Family friendly, not really “camping”

    If you’re looking for family friendly, this is your spot. Lots of kids activities. Free breakfast. Washrooms, showers and laundry facility available. Scenically, it’s not very pretty. Sites are very close together with little privacy. Our spot was so small we couldn’t fit our tent, picnic table and fire pit in it. We had to park somewhere else, and move the picnic table our. If you prefer exploring nature and quiet, this isn’t the park for you.

  • Brett T.
    Sep. 4, 2019

    Rollins RV Park

    Clean and well maintained

    Our first time to Flathead lake. Spots were booking up quick around the lake. Found this gem, got a spot reserved for Labor Day weekend. The park is very clean and well maintained. They will pick up your trash daily. Very quiet. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 was because they told us there is excellent WIFI throughout the park but the site we were in (spot #14) was too far away from The repeater. So I had to walk over to the park to send a work email. But do we really need WIFI camping?? You can’t have a fire in your own spot but they have several community fire pits stocked with wood that you can use. Nice park for the kids to play. The restaurant had amazing food. The spot across the highway for the lake was also well maintained. Incredibly clear and gorgeous water. We rented a pontoon boat from the rv oark and explored the lake. The boat rental for a whole day is equivalent to a 4 hour rental near Spokane. Great prices. Will be going back yearly.

  • Kirsten R.
    May. 28, 2018

    Kreis Pond Campground

    Kreis Pond

    Great secret camping spot. There’s only about 5 spots and summer will be crowded when it’s hot and awesome weather! Bring tubes to float around the water and hammock to hang around. Neat, fun area especially with the Sleeping Woman hike so close. Once you drive up the mountain, the trailhead is off to the left and it’s a heavy incline to the top so be prepared with lots of water and an awesome view at the end. 360 view of the Missoula Valley, Bitteroot Mountain Range, Flathead in the distance and Mission Mountains as well.

  • Y
    Jul. 4, 2021

    Rocky Mountain Hi Campground

    Rocky Mountain “Hi” campground

    Great mature campground tall trees for shade pool Throughs back in full hook ups or partial hook ups. A creek with a swimming hole and a new addition to the park there’s not much shade but still Full hook ups in that part of the park. Nice laundry facility and bathrooms with showers if you don’t have hook ups. The owners are real nice and helpful. The only problem we had was they ran out of ice due to the heat in the local area and not enough employees at the ice factory to make deliveries. You could still get ice at the major grocery stores.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA

    Conveniently located in Whitefish MT.

    Wonderful little campground located just south of Whitefish Montana on highway 93. This KOA has a lot to offer from cabins to RV parking and several tent camping locations. Just a few minutes drive north and you will enter the small ski town of Whitefish Montana. Plenty of places to eat, shop or buy your groceries. During the summer months be sure to visit Whitefish Lake. 20 minute drive east and you will arrive in West Glacier Park. This RV park is located in a wooded area and is very family friendly with a local pizzeria on site.

  • Nathan B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2021

    LaSalle RV Park

    Great Laundry and Shower Facility but Noisy on the Highway

    We stayed here so we could leave our trailer and drive the Going-to-the-Sun road in Glacier National Park. Worked Great.

    Park was very noise with road noise since its on the highway. Not unlike most RV parks. 

    Little fenced in dog area was a nice place to let the pooch run around without a leash.

    Laundry and Shower facility was great, they give you a code at check in and so you can use the laundry or shower whenever its convenient. Felt very clean and secure.


Guide to Polson

Flathead Lake near Polson, Montana sits at approximately 2,995 feet elevation with surface temperatures reaching up to 65°F in summer months. The area features several campgrounds with yurt accommodations situated among ponderosa pines, offering protection from summer heat that regularly exceeds 85°F. Most campgrounds in the region close by late September when temperatures begin dropping into the 40s at night.

What to do

Boating and lake activities: Murray Bay Campground provides direct lake access with a common boat dock for visitors. "The sites on the water had paths right down to the bay, but there was also a common use path and boat dock," notes one camper at Murray Bay Campground.

Visit Wild Horse Island: Located near Big Arm State Park, this wildlife sanctuary requires boat transportation. "The park is gorgeous, most of the sites are along the water, and there's a boat launch and hiking trails too. Staff is very friendly and the views of the lake and Wild Horse Island are incredible!" shares a visitor at Big Arm State Park.

Hot springs soaking: Wild Horse Hot Springs offers multiple soaking options a short drive from Polson. "Great place to soak up in the hot springs. They have a huge variety of separate pools to choose from. $35 for tent spot and $14 per person to soak in their hot spring pools," explains a visitor.

What campers like

Spacious waterfront sites: Many campgrounds offer direct lake access. "We stayed in one of the spots that is right on the lake and could get in the water easily. Water is really clear," comments a camper about Big Arm State Park.

Yurt camping convenience: Yurt accommodations near Polson, Montana provide comfortable alternatives to tent camping. "There are a few yurts here, which is where we stayed since some are ADA accessible. Campsites are among the trees and at least half of them are right along the lake," explains a visitor at Swan Lake Trading Post & Campground.

Quiet atmosphere: Less developed campgrounds offer peaceful settings. "Midweek is good. Like 5 other campers there. I stayed in spot 12, awesome. There's I think one bathroom. There are bear bins for your food if you don't have the right kind of storage plus of course bear proof garbage and a pump water source," reports a visitor to Murray Bay Campground.

What you should know

Road conditions: Some campgrounds require significant travel on unpaved roads. "Couldn't have been happier with the campground itself, but the road to get there was so rough that we were afraid we were going to pop a tire getting there," warns one camper about Murray Bay Campground.

Reservation requirements: Many sites fill quickly during peak season. "If you're looking to sleep at the lake, this spot can't be beat. The sites are close together but everyone has enough space. Lots of large trailers in the b loop — big, flat spots. A couple of walk-in sites still available at 3 pm on a Saturday in late June!" notes a visitor to Big Arm State Park.

Costs for non-residents: Out-of-state visitors face higher fees. "Staying there from out of state is pretty spendy. Showers are $3 for 6 minutes. Over all a nice place to stay & expierance," reports a camper at Big Arm State Park.

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Polson, MT is Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park with a 4.6-star rating from 24 reviews.

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