Best Glamping near St. Ignatius, MT

Jocko Hollow Campground includes glamping accommodations along a gurgling creek with scenic mountain views near St. Ignatius. This family-friendly destination offers safari-style canvas tents with comfortable bedding and private decks where guests can enjoy the sounds of the river. Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA features deluxe glamping options with modern amenities including electricity, heating, and premium mattresses. Big Arm State Unit at Flathead Lake State Park houses luxurious yurts with panoramic lake views, climate control systems, and upscale furnishings that elevate the outdoor experience. Each location provides glamping cabins with amenities far beyond traditional camping, including real beds with linens, electricity, and private outdoor spaces for relaxation. One visitor noted, "This entire park is beautiful! The picturesque mountains make for beautiful pictures."

Recreational activities abound at these luxury outdoor stays, with glamping sites strategically positioned for easy access to Montana's natural wonders. Big Arm State Park's yurt rentals place visitors minutes from Flathead Lake's pristine waters, perfect for swimming, kayaking, and fishing expeditions. Wild Horse Hot Springs offers a unique glamping experience with private access to natural thermal pools, creating a perfect retreat after hiking in the nearby Mission Mountains. The Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA provides family entertainment with mini golf, paddle boats, and an arcade alongside its premium glamping accommodations. A recent visitor mentioned, "This unassuming park was a delight. Lots of trees, quiet, lovely hosts." Most glamping sites in the region remain open from May through September, with some luxury cabins available year-round for those seeking winter glamping adventures.

Best Glamping Sites Near St. Ignatius, Montana (17)

    1. Jocko Hollow Campground

    5 Reviews
    Arlee, MT
    10 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."

    2. Missoula KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Missoula, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 549-0881

    $75 - $192 / night

    "The one that I am staying at has a tent circle, five sites in the round, facing outward, fenced on each side with a picnic table, stand up barbecue, fire pit that is grated, picnic table, running water"

    "Enjoyed my stay but it is in a very busy location. You either access the campground through a busy downtown area or a narrow residential area. The campground itself is very large but crowded."

    3. Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA

    13 Reviews
    Lolo National Forest, MT
    25 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."

    4. Kreis Pond Campground

    6 Reviews
    Huson, MT
    22 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."

    5. Big Arm State Unit — Flathead Lake State Park

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

    $14 - $70 / night

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

    "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."

    6. Mizner Memorial Campsite

    1 Review
    Seeley Lake, MT
    25 miles

    "We were looking for Lakeside campground, it was closed. Found Lake Inez and it's closed for camping. 6 sites. Picnic tables and fire rings."

    7. Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    26 Reviews
    Clinton, MT
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 542-5561

    $20 - $26 / night

    "Very clean area and bathrooms. The park manager is super friendly and nice. The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful."

    "The tipis were a lot of fun to sleep in! The river trail was beautiful to walk."

    8. Wild Horse Hot Springs

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

    $30 - $130 / night

    "Beautiful views all around."

    9. Sloway Campground

    13 Reviews
    Superior, MT
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 822-4233

    $15 / night

    "Nice e Place right off 93, right on Clark’s Fork River, some Train Noise, but Picnic Table, Fire Pit and Restrooms"

    "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."

    10. Cascade Campground

    3 Reviews
    Paradise, MT
    34 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 329-3750

    "It’s just a few spaces arranged in a loop next to the roadway. A couple clean bathrooms with pit toilets."

    "It is very close to the road, so traffic noise is early. Great access to the river for fishing"

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Glamping Reviews near St. Ignatius, MT

168 Reviews of 17 St. Ignatius 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.

  • C
    Aug. 13, 2020

    Missoula KOA Holiday

    New Favorite . . .

    This place is on my shortlist for favorites for my week long getaway with my daughter who is 5. To be honest I was a bit concerned after reading a couple reviews describing the place. But hey, we all have bad days, and if I can read 90% positive vibe from a review I will check it out. I will say This place is an oasis that is in a manufactured home area that is very nice. Once you are in, it is a pure KOA experience. So far no company consistently does better than OK always across the board.

    Could not be happier with the customer service, and the staff that work here. Just simply top notch. They represent the true spirit of the KOA campgrounds. they lead you to your campsite, they will deliver wood for you, they monitor the pool at all times, make it easy to rent a little bike, and Wednesday through Saturday they have ice cream socials.

    I was a bit surprised that I did not see more children here. They have all the amenities that they have in Billings. I think some of the other reviews do not paint a quality picture of this place from a child’s eye. This is my daughters favorite place. From the bike rental to the playground, putt putt golf, swimming pool (2 Adult hot tubs - very clean).

    Of course as Tenters the big thing I look at is where I am pounding in my stakes :-) and the grass here in Missoula is perfect. They have several very creative approaches to tent sites. The one that I am staying at has a tent circle, five sites in the round, facing outward, fenced on each side with a picnic table, stand up barbecue, fire pit that is grated, picnic table, running water, electricity, and nice grass. I wish more campgrounds had this creative approach. Everything is well spread out and segregated between cabins, centers, and RV’s.

    They even have two really nice teepees in the center of the campground. They are super deluxe and the next time I come here I will be staying in one of them. See the photos.

    The campground store is the best stock store of all the KOA’s that I stayed in on this trip. They have everything from ice cream sandwiches to souvenirs.

    The facilities are well-maintained and very clean. I’d like the cypher locks on the bathrooms/showers for safety. The driveways are well-maintained, they have a painted bike path for riders. Overall this was just wonderful!

    If you have a couple days here I would suggest a 40 minute drive to the National Bison Range. The kids will love it!

    PS - My daughter wanted me to add that they have three very large bunnies that roll around the campground. She loves them.

  • 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.

  • Wendy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2023

    Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground

    Pretty and quiet

    $42 for fire pit and picnic table! No privacy between the spots. That said, it’s a very beautiful setting with big trees, and very quiet. Nice playground for the kids . Showers and bathrooms looked like they had been clean to, but overall were in need of a deep cleaning. The shower curtains were on the toilet stalls… Not sure how you keep those clean thoroughly.

    Restaurant was really nice and tasty. Nice people. But they are only open till 230 even though their website says they are open for dinner. I was hoping to stay one more day because it was so peaceful but we needed to get going on our trip.

  • 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.

  • Daniella M.
    Jun. 19, 2019

    The Jack Saloon

    Nice and peaceful

    We stayed at one of the cabins, small but with everything that you need (bed, coffee maker, bathroom with toiletries, mini fridge and microwave). There are several cute hiking trails with gorgeous scenery. Also, the saloon offers good comfort food and beverages.

  • M
    May. 22, 2022

    Beavertail Hill State Park Campground

    A Gem

    We were a little nervous after reading the other reviews, but very pleasantly surprised. The sites are pretty spacious for the most part; some on the banks of the Clark Fork River. Very clean area and bathrooms. The park manager is super friendly and nice. The 1 mile Nature Trail around the area is really well maintained and beautiful. There are 2 Tipi sites you can rent as well. Yes, it's about a quarter mile from I 90, the highway noise is minimal in my opinion. $30 per night with electric only for out of state, $20 for Montanans or those with a non- resident pass. Looks like most sites have plenty of shade for the summer days. The Ghost Town of Garnet is close by, an excellent day trip. Be sure to stop in at Parkers in Drummond for an amazing real milkshake!!

  • 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.


Guide to St. Ignatius

Camping options near St. Ignatius sit at approximately 3,000 feet elevation in western Montana's Mission Valley, where the Mission Mountain Range creates a dramatic eastern backdrop. Summer temperatures typically range from 45-85°F with occasional afternoon thunderstorms, while spring and fall bring cooler conditions requiring additional layers. The valley's position between the mountains and Flathead Lake influences local weather patterns, making waterproof gear essential even during summer camping trips.

What to do

Fishing opportunities: The Clark Fork River at Sloway Campground offers excellent angling access. "I float on the Clark Fork. You can put in right from your campsite, the beach by the pullthru sites, Dry Creek or Superior, then float to your campsite/beach, St Regis, or 14 Mile/Ferry Landing," notes Lisa C.

Rock collecting: The rivers near St. Ignatius contain colorful specimens for geology enthusiasts. As Sierra V. describes, "The rocks are the most beautiful and rock collectors' dream!" Spring visits require caution as "waters rise in the evenings and will flood out the lower Plains."

Hot springs soaking: For a thermal experience different from standard glamping in St. Ignatius, Montana, visit Wild Horse Hot Springs. "They have a huge variety of separate pools to choose from. $35 for tent spot and $14 per person to soak," reports Melita B.

What campers like

Waterfront sites: Many campgrounds feature direct water access for swimming and boating. At Big Arm State Unit, "most of the sites are along the water, and there's a boat launch and hiking trails too," according to Juliana H.

Dark skies for stargazing: Minimal light pollution creates exceptional stargazing conditions. One camper at Wild Horse Hot Springs remarked, "Almost no light pollution at night, I've never seen the Milky Way like this before!"

Creekside camping: Several glamping options near St. Ignatius include creek access. Lisa notes that at Jocko Hollow Campground, "I was by a lovely gurgling creek. Only drawback was highway traffic. But convenient from 93."

What you should know

Train noise impacts: Some campgrounds experience significant rail noise. At Sloway Campground, Paul M. warns, "Super loud train horns every couple of hours (all night!) ruined it for us." Consider bringing earplugs if staying near rail lines.

Weather variability: Spring camping requires preparation for potential flooding. Sierra V. cautions, "Be careful camping next to the rivers as in early spring, waters rise in the evenings and will flood out the lower Plains."

Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly by location and provider. Kreis Pond Campground offers a secluded setting, but one visitor noted, "I never made it to this campsite because my GPS couldn't figure out how to get me there without going on private property."

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated recreation options. At Missoula KOA Holiday, "Playground, pool, mini golf, clean showers, restrooms and laundry! It was great!" reports Desiree D.

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many sites offer chance encounters with local fauna. Craig L. shares, "My daughter wanted me to add that they have three very large bunnies that roll around the campground. She loves them."

Protected swimming areas: When glamping with children around St. Ignatius, select sites with designated swimming spots. Chad L. recommends Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA: "This campground has it all. Lots of fun for the kids with mini golf, bikes, paddle boats, and arcade games."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: RV sites vary significantly in size and accessibility. Jennifer H. advises about Whitefish-Kalispell North KOA: "The loops were tight and the sites very close. Most sites will need work to level campers."

Utility connections: Electrical options differ between campgrounds. Cascade Campground is more primitive with Robert A. noting it has "large areas for tables and fire rings" but lacks hookups, while Big Arm State Unit offers more extensive facilities.

Off-season options: Some campgrounds remain open year-round or have extended seasons. Missoula KOA Holiday operates throughout the year, but expect different amenities and conditions during winter glamping stays near St. Ignatius compared to peak summer months.

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