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Several RV parks operate near Stanford, Montana, with Mountain Acres RV Park and Campground in Lewistown providing full hookups including 50-amp electric service from May through October. Dry Wolf Campground near Stanford accommodates RVs year-round but offers no hookups. Fergus County Fairgrounds provides RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, while Ackley Lake State Park Campground has basic RV sites without hookups. Most parks can handle larger rigs, though Dry Wolf and Thain Creek have more limited space for oversized motorhomes. "Sites are big. Park struggles with emptying garbage and dog waste containers in a timely manner," noted one visitor about Mountain Acres.
For RV travelers planning routes through central Montana, many campgrounds operate seasonally, with Aspen Campground and Spring Creek Campground closing during winter months. Dump stations are available at Mountain Acres, Fergus County Fairgrounds, and Kiwanis Park in Lewistown, which offers free RV parking for up to 10 nights with water access and restrooms. Pet policies vary between locations—most parks allow pets, though Spring Creek and Thain Creek prohibit animals. Access roads to some campgrounds include gravel sections that may be challenging for larger rigs. Between Hobson and Lewistown, cell service becomes inconsistent, especially at more remote locations like Thain Creek where one camper mentioned "the last 30 miles or so are dirt roads and I wouldn't want to try it in most sedans (or an RV)."
"They have laundry, showers, bathrooms, WiFi and sites have full hookups. Most people staying were only there for a night or two passing through."
"Facilities are good. Management is good. Town is very historic. A good staging location to visit the wilderness areas where Elk herds roam in the evening. Great fun!"
"Nice spot with picnic table and fire ring."
"Ackley Lake State Park campground has no camping fees for Montana residents, for nonresidents the cost is$24 per night. The campground has two vault toilets, but no running water or trash service."
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Check Availability"In the winter it can be fun but to climb some hills. Each campground has cabins which hold about 11 people and tent spaces out side. The cabin do have semi-decent heating, but not AC."
"It was somewhat crowded but we managed to snag a spot for our 38’ fifth wheel. They have a ten day limit on your stay which is free. No electric but they do have some water spigots spaced throughout."
"Close to town, lots to do in the area. 10 day max stay."
"After camping on shadow mountain outside grand Teton National forest we picked up our gear and headed through Yellowstone."
"**Spring Creek Campground is a small campground along spring creek in the Lewis and Clark National Forest."
"There was no sign for this campsite on the highway. I just pulled off the highway where it said access to National Forest, and it appeared fairly close to the highway."
"Dry Wolf is a beautiful area of Montana. 4-Wheeling seems to be popular in the area. There are lovely streams, nice mountains and cool cliffs all near Stanford."
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Check Availability"Allegedly, Crystal Lake drained into a limestone fissure in the earth. Bummer. But it's still an insanely beautiful area with hikes up to a year-round ice cave!"
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TravelerThis campground is in the mountains. No phone service so you can really get away from everyday life. It is in the lewis and clark national forest so help isn't too far away. There should also be onsite caretakers. You will find running water and outhouses. The creek is nearby as well as great hiking spots. It is just below showdown ski resort. It is a favorite of ours.
TravelerThis is a nice back in the woods campground with spots right on the creek. Our spot was 4 nice table on the creek with lots of sound. A lot if shade. Semi secluded from other campsites. The fire pits are really high so standing up is required for heat. Need chainsaw to gather wood. Lots of birds in the area. Lewis and Clark national forest. Highwood mountains. Lots of potholes drive with care.
LegendThis campground was close to Memorial Falls which we wanted to hike the next day. The setting is wooded and right off scenic Highway 89. The fee for our site #6 was $5 plus $5 for extra vehicle. We were able to fit a small SUV and our pop up truck camper. There were only 6 sites here and we were the only ones here in midweek in late September 2020. There was a clean vault toilet, picnic table and barbecue stand. Simple basic campground near activities.
ScoutBeautiful drive in. Road is gravel until you get to the National Forest then is paved but narrow. Take your time going up mountain and down. Camp sites are spaced out nice. Hiking trails. Lake looks pretty dry right now but it is beautiful up here. Potable water is available while we were here no electricity. 4 or 5 covered toilets throughout campground area.
LegendWhitetail Camp Campground located 12 miles north of U.S. Hwy 12 on Spring Creek road in the Little Belt Mountains. The campground is part established campground and part disperse camping area. The campground is located on both sides of Spring Creek road. On the left side of the road is two sites with picnic tables and metal fire rings. On the right side the campground is an open meadow with a few designated sites and a lot of room for disperse camping. Noticed one campsite with picnic table and metal fire ring on the right side. The campground has a vault toilet but no water or trash service. Vault toilet was well stocked. This is a very popular campground during the hunting season. Their is no fee to stay at Whitetail Camp Campground, but you are limited to 16 day. This is a bear area so you will need to keep all your food items in your vehicle, bear lockers are not available
LegendLewis and Clark National Forest Grasshopper Campground is a nice campground in the Castle Mountains. As you enter this campground you find a trail head to the left and then a picnic area to the right. The campsites start right after the first of two vault toilets for the campground. At the beginning of the campground loop, right behind the registration box you will find the hand pump for the campground. A creek runs right through the middle of the campground. One nice feature of this campground is once the campground gates are closed and locked, you can still drive to sites 1 and 2 as they are before the closure gate, so as long as you can still drive up the road you can camp. Each site has a picnic table and a fire ring. I did notice at least one site also had a BBQ grill in addition to the fire ring. Sites are $10 per night with a 16 day stay limit.
ScoutJust staying here for one night. Such a beautiful place. Nice spot with picnic table and fire ring.
GuideFull hookups for $38. Sites are average size. I have a 38-ft travel trailer and I had to unhook to fit in the space. The sites are not incredibly level. But for an overnight stop it works great. Easy in and out
GuideThis was a comfortable campground for RVs and tents. Our 5th-wheel is 28 feet long and fit nicely in the space. Some bigger ones may have trouble fitting into the spaces. All campsites have fire pits and picnic tables and are somewhat private. Many are on a two-tier level and actually have steps with railings to go down or up to the picnic table and fire pit. There is a water with pump handle and a couple pit toilets, but that’s it! Plan to drive a long way if you forgot anything! It is close to the highway making it easy access, but you do get some highway noise at some spaces. There is a campground host, but that person was gone two out of the three days we were there.
RV camping options near Stanford, Montana include several secluded campgrounds within an hour's drive. The region sits at elevations between 4,000-5,000 feet with seasonal temperature fluctuations that can exceed 30°F between day and night. Many campgrounds close during winter months when snow makes access difficult, though a few remain open year-round for hardy campers.
Hiking trails access: Thain Creek campground connects to Trail #431 with multiple routes through meadows and forests. "The trailhead for #431 is on the campgrounds and there are multiple routes you can take once you start. The path I followed for about 40 minutes opened into an incredible meadow with wildflowers," notes one visitor at Thain Creek.
Fishing opportunities: Nearby creeks and Ackley Lake provide fishing access with various species. "Good spot for camping, fishing, swimming, kayaking!" reports a camper at Ackley Lake State Park Campground.
Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse wildlife including deer, elk, and numerous bird species. "Deer wandered into the campground throughout the night and morning. You can hear logging creek moving from no matter where you are," mentions a visitor to Logging Creek campground.
Affordability: Most campgrounds in the area charge minimal fees, with some free options available. "The Lewistown Kiwanis provide a rest area and free campground to travels on the west end of town next to the airport. This camping area has no fee(they will take your donation to help with upkeep of the site)," explains a camper at Kiwanis Park.
Quiet atmosphere: Many campers appreciate the peaceful settings away from urban noise. "We were shocked this campground wasn't full, it's only an hour from Great Falls and the road is your typical gravel, a few larger potholes but completely doable in any car. The partiers stay down below on the road so it was super quiet and had some nice wildlife in the area," reports a visitor to Thain Creek.
Lake access: Ackley Lake offers water recreation opportunities. "So beautiful. Found it randomly passing through, just looking for a place to stay for the night. So much wildlife on our drive to it, in the fieds that surround the lake. They only have 26 spots, first come first serve. And all of the campsites are right on the water."
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires travel on unpaved roads. "Great place if you want a very secluded campground. Be aware that this is a long rough gravel road of at least 12 miles to get there. I would not suggest trying to haul a large rig into it," advises a camper about Thain Creek.
Limited services: Most campgrounds have basic amenities only. "No thrills good place to stop, However there are may options in the area that never come up in searches," notes a visitor to Mountain Acres RV Park and Campground.
Weather preparation: Weather changes rapidly in the mountains. "The campground sits is a small canyon making this a potentially good campground to avoid the summer heat, which also means a colder camp in the spring and fall," explains a camper at Spring Creek Campground.
Swimming options: Several lakes and creeks offer swimming opportunities. "Ackley Lake State Park campground has no camping fees for Montana residents, for nonresidents the cost is $24 per night. The campground has two vault toilets, but no running water or trash service. The state park also has 2 boat ramps and a seasonal boat dock," describes a visitor at Ackley Lake State Park.
Safety awareness: Wildlife encounters require proper preparation. "Like bears, then your in luck, bears may frequent the area so a mandatory food storage order is in affect. You'll need to keep all food in approved containers or stored in your vehicle as no food lockers are available," warns a camper at Spring Creek Campground.
Kid-friendly areas: Some campgrounds offer specific features appealing to children. "Great place if you want to get away from Great Falls for a night or two. Each campsite has a fire pit, picnic table and a decent amount of trees. Great little pool on the far side of the campsite is great for kids," mentions a visitor to Logging Creek.
Site selection: RV sites near Stanford, Montana vary in size limitations. "Camped for one night between White Sulphur Springs and Glasgow MT. Clean park with plenty of room to space out. Just pull in and pick your spot. It is all dry camping with water and restrooms available. Small municipal airport is next door."
Hookup availability: Most campgrounds offer limited or no hookups. "Full hookups for $38. Sites are average size. I have a 38-ft travel trailer and I had to unhook to fit in the space. The sites are not incredibly level. But for an overnight stop it works great. Easy in and out," reports a visitor to Fergus County Fairgrounds.
Length restrictions: Larger RVs may struggle at some campgrounds. "This campground was close to Memorial Falls which we wanted to hike the next day. The setting is wooded and right off scenic Highway 89. The fee for our site #6 was $5 plus $5 for extra vehicle. We were able to fit a small SUV and our pop up truck camper."
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