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Crow Creek Campground offers a free, pet-friendly camping option near Radersburg, Montana with 8 sites featuring metal fire rings and picnic tables. This Bureau of Land Management campground sits along Crow Creek at the edge of the Elkhorn Mountains, providing a quiet getaway for campers and their pets. Dogs must be leashed throughout the campground area. Other pet-friendly campgrounds include Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground, which welcomes pets at tent, RV, and cabin sites. Three Forks KOA Journey provides a dedicated dog park for pets to stretch their legs, though it's worth noting the sprinklers may come on overnight and soak outdoor furniture. Canyon Ferry Lake KOA in Townsend also accommodates pets in tent, RV, cabin, and glamping sites. The small hidden campground on the edge of the Elkhorn Mountains typically sees few visitors, making it ideal for those seeking a peaceful stay with their pets.
Finding the Crow Creek Campground requires turning east off US Highway 287 onto State Highway 285 near Toston, then continuing to Radersburg where the highway ends and becomes Crow Creek Road. The well-maintained dirt road leads to the campground sign, which marks the only indication of the campground's presence. Pets enjoy access to Crow Creek for water play, though campers should keep pets close at night as coyotes have been heard in the area. The campground features one vault toilet but no water or trash service, so campers must bring their own supplies. Most dog-friendly campgrounds in the region require pets to be leashed at all times. Goose Bay Marina and Campground offers another pet-friendly campground option with lake access and boat facilities, featuring clean bathrooms, outhouses, and showers with full electric and sewer hookup spots available.
"This campsite is located in a beautiful remote area of Montana, only a short hike away from the beginning of the Missouri River. Large site. The only problem was there were many mosquitoes."
"We stayed at Site 16, which is at the far end of the campground and felt nicely tucked away."
from $14 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice campground just outside of Townsend Montana. Good information signs about the area and the Lewis and Clark journey. A nice fishing pond is available for children 14 and under."
"All spots are in a loop so you just park next to the spot you want. No trash, water or electric. It’s free and has a picnic table and fire ring at each site."
"The campground has one ADA Campsite, site #4, unless you really need the sites concrete pad I would avoid this site as it is going to be very busy around the site as it is right next to the boat launch"
"We were planning on camping at Canyon Ferry Lake but it was way too windy! Searched for a campground more out of the wind and landed here. Was definitely less windy and had campsites available!"
"Decent dog park. Decent playground. I did not use the bath house so can’t comment on that. No pool, but did have a nice patio area with tables and chairs behind the store."
"Showers, laundry, restocking the fridge, and letting the dogs run. Perfect spot on our journey"
from $58 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Bumped in to this nice little campground after hiking in the adjacent Elkhorn Mountains. This is a BLM campground with 8 sites, each having a metal fire ring and picnic tables. "
"The sites all have access to the water and there is a single vaulted toilet. The tp was stocked and the sites were clean."
"dog friendly -basic toilets -free -kinda trashy."
"While the campground is near Canyon Ferry Lake it is not on the lake."
from $12 / night
Check Availability"The layout of this state park was somewhat unusual: there are five loops within one larger loop with 32 sites plus seven additional pull-through sites on the outside of the loop."
"Once you are up near the caverns there is plenty of parking for RVs or cars. There is also a shady area to kennel your dogs for a fee, as they are not allowed in the caverns."
from $8 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Great Playground, close to tent sites. Nice staff and great coffee and beautiful setting!"
"Ps the little coffee shop off the highway is amazing and so cheep my wife and inlaws coffee order is 40 bucks at Starbucks this coffee stand made there's and mying for 24.89 and thats 5 32oz blended"
"Lots of open space and locations to pull out--beautiful views as well! To access this place we went towards Copper City Trail Head, and drove by the entrance onto BLM lands."
"It took me over half an hour to locate the owner and get a calf's head unstuck. The water was pretty and my dogs loved all the beach wood."
"Loose dogs were running all over and generators were running all night. If you don't mind the crowd, it's a great place to camp and enjoy the water"
TravelerIn late out early short stay, train noise with long whistles several times during the night. Road noise too. Site was level easy to back into. No utilities late in the season
RangerA little bit off the beaten path but well worth the trip. I had a friendly neighbor who was scoping out elk for hunting season starting soon. It appeared there were only two spots by the river, both pretty large and far enough apart I felt like I had privacy. Bonus - hot springs literally less than a quarter mile up the road. I googled it and it may or may not be on private land and someone died in it… but I still dipped my toes in. The road was totally fine going into the site area until I drove into the second private site on the left. It was just a bit bumpy and I wouldn’t drive a trailer through it. There seemed to be additional pull off spots to camp on the road above, but they definitely lacked any privacy or space to spread out at all. Otters, birds and apparently crawfish. Very little shoreline, so no real rock combing. Amazing sunset. Bees were present. I slept in my car but could have put out a tent easily and would have been comfortable minus the cold.
TravelerBy the interstate, $10 to camp. Takes cash, check or there is a kiosk for cards. Definitely interstate noise and gun shots in the distance, but great for one night stay. You can back in right by the river. Our travel trailer was 27ft and we chose site #3, it was easy to back into to.
TravelerWe camped one night in a tent in site #12. Luckily it was a cool evening because the scent of the vault toilet wafted over our site off and on. Can't imagine being here on a hot humid day in the summer. I'm sure this campground is fine for overnight if you are self contained in an RV. Good if you don't want to be too far off the Interstate but also don't want the traffic noise.
RangerReviewed by: The Crew at Hitched4fun.com
If you are looking for an overnight stop while rolling through southwestern Montana on Interstate 15 or Interstate 90, the Butte KOA Journey serves its purpose as a functional travel hub. It is far from a luxury resort destination, but if you need a safe, inexpensive, and easily accessible place to park your rig for the night, it gets the job done.
Campground Grounds & Amenities
It is best to set expectations before pulling in—this is a very basic, older KOA:
Location & Highway Access
Must-See Local Stop: The Berkeley Pit Tour
If you stay here, do not leave town without visiting the Berkeley Pit.
The Hitched4fun Verdict
The Butte KOA Journey won't win awards for landscaping, but its budget-friendly rate, safe atmosphere, and prime interstate convenience make it a viable 3-star overnight rest stop. Pair it with a half-hour visit to the Berkeley Pit to get an authentic taste of Montana's copper history before hitting the highway again.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3 out of 5 Stars)
GuideWe are here in October and we are getting snow I love it. Only 3 other campers here. .the dogs just run. Getting about 6 inches of snow. Going to hike some trails tomorrow. We have AT&T and there is cell service but we also have Starlink. No water this time of year and there is only 1 pit toilet...across the campground. It would not be a place I would stay in summer....no trees I'm not a fan of seeing all the campers. Looks like pretty decent gravel sites. We do have electric. The rangers are very nice.
ScoutWe got here after dark and were very confused by the no trespassing signs and small pull offs. We didn’t go very high up on the road but camped right where the pin was set up. Gorgeous in the morning and very quiet peaceful place to stay for the night. Not necessarily “camping” with room to move around or set up but easy for one night.
ScoutNice for overnight stop cose to I90 sites are tight trails and Butte visitor center next to campground
ScoutGated road at this location, maybe still good from other starting point but no viable sites coming from Rimini that I saw. Road gets a bit rough, did find a rough roadside spot for the night but for the 8-9 mile drive in on dirt roads definitely not worthwhile.
Radersburg sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet in the foothills of the Elkhorn Mountains, surrounded by public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. This former mining town provides access to multiple fishing spots including Canyon Ferry Lake and the Missouri River. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-85°F with frequent afternoon thunderstorms in July and August.
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds provide excellent access to fishing waters. At Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground, "you're right at the spot where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin Rivers come together to form the Missouri River" with "great fishing opportunities" as "you have four rivers to choose from, all with great fishing opportunities."
Historical exploration: Learn about Lewis and Clark's journey at Missouri Headwaters State Park. "Experience Camping near where Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and the Corps of Discovery camped at the headwaters of the Missouri river in 1805." The park features "historical signs about the Corps of Discovers stay at the headwaters of the Missouri and their journey" located throughout.
Beach activities: Head to Confederate Campground for lakeside recreation. "Beautiful clear lake and large beach. Easy to distance yourself from other campers, lots of space." The campground offers "Great Lake access for fishing, boating, etc." Though the beach isn't sandy — "this is a gravel beach, but still nice."
Peace and quiet: The Radersburg area offers several secluded camping options. At Crow Creek Campground, visitors appreciate that "sites all have access to the water" and note "the sites were clean." This small BLM campground has minimal signage, making it less known to typical tourists.
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention well-maintained facilities in the area. Canyon Ferry Lake KOA receives praise for having the "Cleanest and nicest bathrooms I've seen in a long time!!" Another camper confirms "Clean and well maintained bathrooms and campsite."
Stargazing: The remote location provides exceptional night sky viewing. At Confederate Campground, campers enjoy the "Very pretty sunset and crystal night sky. Saw plenty of satellites zipping around up there." Minimal light pollution makes this area ideal for astronomy enthusiasts.
Mosquitoes: Several campgrounds near Radersburg report significant mosquito activity, especially near water. At Missouri Headwaters State Park, "When the sun sets in June and July the mosquitos will come out. They are quite nasty but an hour after sunset they are gone, having a campfire going helps too." At Confederate Campground, campers report being "eaten alive" as "The mosquitoes were absolutely blood thirsty and aggressive."
Water access: Most dog friendly campgrounds near Radersburg offer some form of water access. Yorks Islands Fishing Access Site provides "Swift current, but nice water to wade in" and Crow Creek Campground features a "Beautiful Waist deep Creek."
Limited amenities: Most campgrounds in the area have basic facilities. At Crow Creek Campground, there's just "a single vaulted toilet" and no trash service. Similarly, Indian Road Campground has "No trash, water or electric. It's free and has a picnic table and fire ring at each site."
Playground access: Several pet-friendly campgrounds near Radersburg offer play areas for children. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park provides "a child's playground located on the camp" and campers note it's a "Great spot for kids" with "amenities, gift shop and stores."
Educational opportunities: Combine camping with learning about local history. At Missouri Headwaters State Park, "If you are a history buff or just want to learn about the Corps of Discovery journey then this is a must stay" and "If you have never spent a night in a tipi you can do it here, just be sure to reserve it ahead of time."
Swimming options: Most water access points near Radersburg are suitable for family swimming. At Confederate Campground, "A couple of people were there when I visited and were swimming in the river and camping on its banks." The area provides "Right on the river, obviously.. SOOO incredibly beautiful of a spot."
Site selection: RVers should research site dimensions before arrival. At Three Forks KOA Journey, "Tight turns. I think rigs or trailer bigger then 24ft will have a hard time maneuvering in here, but they do have good spots too." For a more accommodating option, Yorks Islands Fishing Access Site notes "We're 52' overall with the truck and a 30' bumper pull toyhauler and had no issues."
Leveling needs: Some sites require significant leveling equipment. At Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, one camper "Had to use all our jack stands to combat the slope of our site" although "Others looked much more level."
Weather preparation: The area experiences significant wind and sudden storms. At Three Forks KOA Journey, campers should "beware the sprinklers that came on overnight - it soaked the chairs and picnic table by our camper." At Confederate Campground, it "can be windy being on the east side of the lake."
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