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Camping areas surrounding Roberts, Montana feature both developed campgrounds and dispersed options along rivers and reservoirs. Cooney State Park Campground offers waterfront sites with electric hookups and level grounds suitable for RVs and tents, while Horsethief Station provides more basic facilities along fishing access points. The nearby Red Lodge area, approximately 20 miles south, contains additional options including Basin Campground within the Custer Gallatin National Forest and several privately managed campgrounds with cabin rentals and RV facilities.
Montana's variable climate significantly impacts camping conditions in the Roberts vicinity. Many sites operate seasonally, with most campgrounds opening from late spring through early fall. "The lake is a nice sight in the morning. The dog loved it," noted one visitor about Cooney Reservoir, though others mentioned wind and dust can be challenging in certain conditions. Water Birch Fishing Access Site provides camping along Rock Creek with sites that accommodate both tents and small RVs, though visitors should note that sites right off the highway may experience road noise. Cell service can be limited in valley areas, and some fishing access sites require valid Montana fishing or hunting licenses for overnight stays.
Waterfront camping experiences dominate the Roberts area, with Cooney Reservoir offering multiple camping loops and boat access. Several visitors mentioned the quality of fishing opportunities in both the reservoir and nearby Rock Creek. According to feedback on The Dyrt, "The lake has nice options for all levels of use. Be prepared for gravel roads to get to them." More secluded experiences can be found at Basin Campground in the mountains near Red Lodge, which receives high ratings for its natural setting. Campgrounds closer to town like Red Lodge KOA provide more amenities including showers and hookups, while fishing access sites offer more primitive experiences with vault toilets and fire rings but limited other facilities. Many campers note that waterfront sites fill quickly during summer weekends.
"Close to the Yellowstone. We camped on the second loop and at the end near the boat dock is a trail that follows the river. We enjoyed the walk with our dogs. Lots of folks fishing."
"Only a 5 min drive off the highway so it’s very convenient as a road trip stop. It has lots of shade and is located right next to the Yellowstone River."
"Pool is great with showers close by. Super fun campground to explore!"
"Mountains all around! Great place to stay to take in the beartooth Highway, most beautiful drive in the country I’ve seen! The amenities are good here and staff friendly and helpful."
"Montana is one of my favorite places to visit. The amount of outdoor activities is incredible."
"Montana offers so many outdoor activities, and I love that mountains surround you everywhere you go. This campground is smack dab in the middle of heaven."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"The lake has nice options for all levels of use. Be prepared for gravel roads to get to them."
"It lacks trees at most campsites, but that’s ok…it’s easy to get in and out of, the sites are level and every one has a view of the lake."
from $18 - $90 / night
Check Availability"This family owned and operated campground is located outside of the quaint town of Red Lodge and at the entrance to Beartooth Scenic Byway."
"Nice RV Park with lots of trees and a pretty river running next to the park. Tent camping is ok and there are some small cabins."
from $40 / night
Check Availability"This is pretty close to the highway, but it’s also close to Rock Creek — especially the first two campsites you come to. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. Self pay."
"The campground is right off the highway, but the creek drowns out the road noise."
"Many spots, you need to have a Montana conservation license $10 which you can purchase online, there is great service with Verizon."
"They say it’s a fishing access but unless you have waders there is little access to rock creek on the bank due to thick brush. It is a decent place to stay overnight. No hookups."
"Nice quiet spot we found, #3, next to a creek. Includes bear box, picnic table, fire pit, and close by a clean pit toilet. This is just outside of Red Lodge, MT."
"This campground is a 10 minute drive to the near by town of Red lodge. It’s a great place to stay while in the area or after completing the Bear tooth highway."
"Came here for a day, first time in Montana so I had to get the conservation license to camp here but apparently that's a must in all public land of Montana so I got it. $10 for the year."
"There's a swimming pool in the park, and within walking distance of a few blocks you'll find the small but surprisingly complete Valley Foods with excellent meat, a pizza joint, inexpensive gas/diesel/"
"We had a long day driving and needed a place to stay for the night. It’s first come first serve and has full hooks."
from $35 / night
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GuideJust outside of Yellowstone, right after Cooke City, this little gem of a campground was perfect. One night visit but I will visit again. Sweeping views, quiet and clean, bear lockers, table and fire ring. Didn’t use the bathrooms but they had some.
GuidePerfect spot right on the river, plenty of space for our 25ft trailer. Busy area during the day with local fishermen but very quiet in the evening. There is really only one campsite on this side but there is an open dispersed area across the street with plenty of space and a clean bathroom. Check the camping spots at the top near the trailhead- they have fire rings and bear boxes. Other sites have stone fire rings. Great base camp for exploring Yellowstone and Cooke is close if any supplies are needed. Great trails puppies loved it and swimming in the river. Highly recommend. Bring bear spray - highly active in this area!
ScoutThis is a nice campground in the trees. The sites are pretty close together. Very friendly campground host. They allow campfires, so it was very smoky.
ScoutWhat that I suggest is when you're camping with no power maybe go down a little bit on price but otherwise it was nice
TravelerThe Park County Fairgrounds in Powell, WY has several camp sites with hookups, which they rent by the night, or week (except during Fair week in July). Rates vary based on what hookups you require. The camp sites are on the east, and west sides of the fairgrounds, with the restroom/shower house near the south gate, a 1/4 mile hike from the furthest sites (we did not use the facilities). The sites are gravel/dirt , with a chain-link fence around the perimeter of the fairgrounds. Our site faced an alley, with residential housing on the other side. We were awaken one morning by a noisy garbage truck making pickups in the alley. THIS IS NOT A "CAMPGROUND", but it is a place to stay in your camper if you are visiting someone in town (which we were). Other than Homesteader Park which has NO hookups, and a 2 night stay policy, there are no other camping areas in Powell (that I'm aware of).
TravelerThe City of Powell allows a Free 2 night stay in their Homesteader Park rest area for campers, and semi trucks. There is also a designated tent camping area. There are NO hookups, but there is a dump station, and restrooms. There are no designated sites, so you park on an asphalt lot, with the possibility of a semi truck pulling up next to you (not unlike a highway rest area). There is an auquatic center adjacent to the rest area with a pool, hottub, and showers. A day pass is $5. We stayed for the two hotest days of the year, with our generator and AC running continuously. We were in town during the Park County Fair, and there were 2 other campers staying in the park. During our stay a few semi trucks used the rest area, but were courtious and parked on the far side of the lot. Their engines running were no worse than our generator. Our stay would have been more enjoyable had it not been so HOT! (not the fault of the park, but being parked on black asphalt didn't help). OK for an overnight place to sleep, but definately NOT a destination campground.
ScoutJust off the freeway and small. Perfect for a night or two. Ivy was great moving our reservation after a mechanical problem with our truck. Great bar/restaurant within walking distance. Definitely would return!
GuideNice tent site. However it’s close to I-90 so lots of traffic noise. Plus there is the occasional train horn
GuideBooking was a breeze. Check-in at the office was less than 5 minutes.
One thing to note is the $30 additional cost for premier camping is not worth it in my opinion. You are literally behind the office about 100yards from the general RV area. You have maybe double space that’s all. Save your money
Dispersed and established camping around Roberts, Montana provides access to mountain recreation, riverside sites, and reservoir activities. The area sits at approximately 4,000 feet elevation with surrounding peaks reaching above 9,000 feet. Summer temperatures average 75-85°F during the day but can drop to 45-55°F at night, requiring campers to pack layers regardless of season.
Fishing at multiple elevations: Both Rock Creek and Cooney Reservoir offer different fishing experiences within short drives of each other. At Water Birch Fishing Access Site, campers can fish Rock Creek while staying in sites that balance creek access with road proximity. "The campground is right off the highway, but the creek drowns out the road noise," notes one camper.
Scenic drives from basecamp: Use Roberts area camping as a starting point for mountain explorations. The Red Lodge KOA puts you near two spectacular routes. "Beartooth hwy was undescribable! Amazing views. Close to Red lodge," writes one visitor, though they caution about travel times: "don't try and do everything in Yellowstone from one Basecamp. Spend more time traveling than anything else."
Swimming and watersports: Cooney Reservoir offers multiple activities beyond fishing. According to visitors, "The lake has nice options for all levels of use... Whether you're on a unicorn floatie or a giant wave boat this lake is a nice way to spend a day or a week." Three boat launches accommodate different watercraft sizes.
Free camping with river views: Several free or low-cost options exist near Roberts. At Itch-Kep-Pe Park, campers appreciate riverside sites that balance accessibility with natural settings. "We pulled in as evening was coming on, and got one of the last of the spread-out, fairly flat sites. Although near the road, we were also near the river, and could not hear road noise much above the river water's beautiful noise," reports one visitor.
Well-spaced campsites: Many campgrounds in the area feature spacious sites rather than crowded arrangements. Basin Campground receives praise for its layout: "The site was beautiful and very close to the river. The vault toilets were very clean. The water was available through an easy to use hand pump... The sites were all very far apart from each other."
Balance of amenities and nature: Perry's RV and Campgrounds offers established camping with natural features. "The tent sites didn't have electricity but that was fine for us. The price was good & the owner was nice," mentions one camper, while another notes that "tent sites give you a primitive feel and are right on the heavy flowing Rock Creek making sleeping nice."
Conservation license requirement: Several fishing access sites require purchasing a Montana conservation license for overnight stays. At Horsethief Station Fishing Access, a visitor explains: "I had to get the conservation license to camp here but apparently that's a must in all public land of Montana so I got it. $10 for the year."
Weather variables affect experience: Strong winds can affect camping comfort at open sites. One visitor to Cooney State Park Campground mentions: "July 23-24, 2019 Windy, raining and dust flying everywhere." Another visitor notes sites can experience "wind and dust" in certain conditions.
Weekday vs weekend differences: Campgrounds near water or town fill quickly on weekends but remain quieter midweek. "The proximity to surrounding towns brings the typical weekenders with lots of kiddos, Fido's, and weirdos and (of course) the occasional drunk firesiders," notes one camper about reservoir camping.
Free camping options with amenities: Families on a budget can find established sites without fees. "It's no frills but it is lovely and perfect for a night stopover as traveling through. Easy to access. It's a pretty area with well laid out camp spots. You aren't on top of each other. Nice trees, shade, grassy areas," reports one visitor about Itch-Kep-Pe Park.
Kid-friendly facilities: The Palisades Campground offers amenities typically found at paid sites but without charge. "Campground is clean has bear boxes and fire pits at each camp sight and multiple bathrooms on sight. Feels secluded from the near by town and road, but is set up as you would expect a paid camp site to be," explains one visitor.
Town proximity for supplies: Several campgrounds provide easy access to services. Near Bridger City Campground, visitors report: "within walking distance of a few blocks you'll find the small but surprisingly complete Valley Foods with excellent meat, a pizza joint, inexpensive gas/diesel/propane at the local ranch store, auto service, auto parts."
Site selection at shared hookups: At smaller parks, check utilities before choosing site orientation. One camper at Bridger City Campground advises: "Sites are set up to oppose one another with a shared pedestal in between, so scout your site first to decide which way you're going to pull in."
Electrical capabilities: Pay attention to amperage offered at various campgrounds. While Red Lodge KOA offers both 30 and 50 amp service, many other sites may provide only 30 amp connections or no hookups at all.
Alternative to large RV parks: Some fishing access sites accommodate smaller RVs without hookups. "Nice long lot with spots to park Van RV or pitch a tent. It's technically a fishing access spot, that allows overnight camping. There are 5 or 6 concrete pads at each spot with rocks for a campfire," notes a visitor to Horsethief Station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Roberts, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, Roberts, MT offers a wide range of camping options, with 97 campgrounds and RV parks near Roberts, MT and 15 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Roberts, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Roberts, MT is Itch-Kep-Pe Park with a 4-star rating from 49 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Roberts, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near Roberts, MT.
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