Best Tent Camping near Stanford, MT

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Best Tent Sites Near Stanford, MT (16)

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    2. Hay Canyon

    1 Review
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    10 Saves
    Neihart, Montana

    Hay Canyon Campground is located in Lewis and Clark National Forest. There are 7 campsites near scenic hiking trails and fishing access. Restrooms are provided. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
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      3. Camp Rotary

      1 Review
      3 Saves
      Monarch, Montana
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      • Electric Hookups
      • Reservable
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      • Group
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      4. Kings Hill Campground

      1 Review
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      Neihart, Montana

      8000-foot elevation. 18 campsites at the top of Kings HIll Pass on US 89. In the summer, this is the hub of huge networks of mountain bike trails. If that's a little ambitious for you, try driving up Porphyry Peak to check out the view from the manned fire tower at the top. In the winter, this becomes a playground for downhill skiers, snowmobilers, and cross-country skiers, who visit the Showdown Winter Recreation Area or the nearby Silvercrest Winter Recreation Area. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

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      • ADA Access
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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
      • Picnic Table

      $15 / night

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      5. Whitetail Camp

      2 Reviews
      10 Photos
      13 Saves
      Martinsdale, Montana

      Whitetail Camp Campground

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      • Standard (Tent/RV)
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        6. Snowy Mountain Range

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        2 Saves
        Geyser, Montana

        The Snowies is the farthest east geographic area and is primarily in Fergus County with smaller portions in Golden Valley County. The geographic area includes both the Big and Little Snowy Mountain ranges. The Snowies display prominent changes in elevation accentuated by surrounding grassland, high plains, and foothill savanna. The Little Snowy Mountain range has a rich cultural history, beginning with first peoples then homesteading. Today, large ranches maintain the open character of the area. Pine Grove Cemetery continues to be the final resting place for early Euro-American occupants. The Little Snowies are separated from the Big Snowies by a subtle break in topography. It is characterized by foothills that are partially forested with mostly ponderosa pine. In general, the country is semi-arid and dominated by grassy vegetation. Landform is rolling with slopes that are gentle to flat, except where creeks have dissected them. Creeks within the Little Snowies are small and often run dry during the summer months. The major drainages are Willow Creek and the North Fork of Pole Creek, both of which drain south to the Musselshell River. More information on the Snowy Mountains Brochure of hiking opportunities in the Crystal Lake area. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

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          7. Indian Hill

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          Neihart, Montana

          Indian Hill Campground is located in Lewis and Clark National Forest. There are 7 campsites near scenic hiking trails. Restrooms are provided. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 20 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

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          10. Richardson Campground

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          White Sulphur Springs, Montana

          Richardson Campground is located in the Lewis and Clark National Forest in the Castle Mountains. At an elevation of 5,500 feet, the campground encompasses 8 acres. It is located in a lodgepole pine forest on a hillside. There are 3 campsites provided with restrooms. Richardson Creek is located nearby, and scenic hiking trails are accessible from the campground. Pets are welcome. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 16 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

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        Recent Tent Reviews in Stanford

        115 Reviews of 16 Stanford Campgrounds


        • David T.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Moose Creek Campground
          Oct. 18, 2024

          Moose Creek Campground

          Quiet and Private

          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. There were only half a dozen sites or so, and no amenities. And of course, no cost. I think the actual Moose Creek Campground is farther up the road and away from the highway. But this was perfect for someone who is caravaning and needed a quick place to stop. It's right on the creek and it was delightful. There was one other camper in there the evening I was there.

        • lThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Thain Creek
          Jun. 23, 2024

          Thain Creek

          Thaine creek campgound

          This 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.

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          Camper-submitted photo from Newlan Creek Reservoir
          May. 12, 2024

          Newlan Creek Reservoir

          Nice gem

          Was able to get a spot right on the water late on a Saturday night. Quiet, fire rings tables and restrooms. Not much to complain about.

        • K
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          Aug. 19, 2023

          Selkirk Primitive Camping

          Quiet, small, cozy little get away

          Small areas. there is a vaulted toilet. I had a camper so never used it so I can’t comment on that. Meet up with friends and we all had campers. Plenty of room for all of us. Lots of mosquitoes so bring bug spray!!

        • C
          Camper-submitted photo from Many Pines Campground
          Jul. 28, 2023

          Many Pines Campground

          Lovely

          Beautiful campground. Space between most sites. Road noise during the day, but not overly bothersome. Camp host on site and very friendly.

        • Christopher G.
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          Jul. 7, 2023

          Aspen Campground

          Not Bad

          Only six spots right off the road. We stayed on site #5, which I believe is the most spacious. Being right off the road is not an issue, there's not much traffic to hear.  A creek is on the other side of the road which is relaxing to hear all night. The one out house is nice and clean. No bear boxes so put food in vehicles.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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          Sep. 24, 2022

          Crystal Lake Group Campsite

          Nobody there

          Friday night and not a soul in sight. Like other reviews- very open. Staying on the outside provides better privacy, but with no one there - lots of privacy.

        • DThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Park
          Sep. 24, 2022

          Kiwanis Park

          Quick stop

          A rest stop where you can actually spend the night. No fire rings, but a park like atmosphere. Road noise disappears at night.

        • J
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Park
          Aug. 29, 2022

          Kiwanis Park

          Great spot for water and relaxation

          Minor noise from the road. Many spots were available. Got some fresh spring water from one of the spigots. Very clean and clear skies. Next to an airport, but absolutely no traffic.

        • Mark & Kelly G.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Grasshopper
          Aug. 13, 2022

          Grasshopper

          Castle Mountains

          Small sites.  Very rough road going in.  Vault toilets.  Beautiful little creek running through the campground.

        • Samantha H.
          Camper-submitted photo from Ackley Lake State Park Campground
          Aug. 10, 2022

          Ackley Lake State Park Campground

          Absolutely beautiful

          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. So we were skeptical at first thinking we might not find a spot. But there was plenty of room. And all of the campsites are right on the water. I would stay there again for sure. No hook ups. only $24 a night for out of state residents. Well worth it to me for the beauty.

        • Sterling C.
          Camper-submitted photo from Thain Creek
          Jul. 18, 2022

          Thain Creek

          Great Weekend Getaway

          This is probably one of the best campsites around the Great Falls area. The site are really well maintained and beautiful with a lot of trees and vegetation in the area. You are also not too close to other campsites (not side by side, but fairly close). I didn’t find a single problem in the site. 10/10 for campin!

        • Jean L.
          Camper-submitted photo from Logging Creek
          Jul. 13, 2022

          Logging Creek

          Adventure.

          Not going to lie. I didn't know what to expect and white knuckled a but driving my little old motorhome down into this ground. This is a bit of a trek.

          TOTALLY worth it if you are up for the adventure though.

          The campsites are beautiful, seclided, and shaded. There is water for kids to play in. There is a camp host. And several toilets. Endless trail. If you do some research in that area there is a place where there are some caves to explore, and another with fossils.

          No cell service. But one of my favs so far.

        • Tarrah C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Ackley Lake State Park Campground
          Jul. 12, 2022

          Ackley Lake State Park Campground

          Adequate

          This was a one night pass though. There are lean-to's with picnic table and fire ring. Vault toliets, no water. No trees and the other campsites are very close. When the wind is blowing you take the brunt of it since there is not trees.

        • S
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Park
          Jun. 18, 2022

          Kiwanis Park

          Nice little campground

          We were here on June 17, 2022. 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. Our AT&T has 2-3 bars of data and running 13 mbps. No designated sites just find a place to park.

        • Janet M.
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Park
          Jun. 16, 2022

          Kiwanis Park

          Very good

          Everything is booked, so this is great stop on mt200 trying to get to great falls & on to Glacier. Like a rest area !

        • Mary S.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Park
          Jun. 15, 2022

          Kiwanis Park

          Great harbor in a storm!

          Perfect place to duck into and park during high winds/rain. Extremely clean restroom. Be aware, Waze directed me to a totally different place but Google Maps pointed me to the exact location. You just find a place on the grass or in an actual site and be sure to honor them with a donation!

        • CThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Fergus County Fairgrounds
          Jun. 11, 2022

          Fergus County Fairgrounds

          Fairgrounds camping

          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

        • Leah N.
          Camper-submitted photo from Kiwanis Park
          May. 25, 2022

          Kiwanis Park

          Decent

          Not too bad for a quick overnight stay. Right next to the highway so lots of traffic. The grass is nice but they are having a problem with prairie dogs. Restrooms were clean!

        • Steve P.
          Camper-submitted photo from Crystal Lake Campground
          Dec. 30, 2021

          Crystal Lake Campground

          Sad

          This use to be the most beautiful campgrounds in Montana, until the USFS said the trees were dangerous. They had every tree in the campgrounds cut down and hauled off. Not much privacy now as every camp site can be watched by all the other campers in the other campsites.

        • dThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Jumping Creek Campground
          Nov. 24, 2021

          Jumping Creek Campground

          Secluded and private in the Lewis and Clark national forest

          Great place to stay. We had the whole campground to ourselves. We stayed right next to the creek and had a very peaceful stay with beautiful scenery



        Guide to Stanford

        Nestled in the heart of Montana, Stanford offers a variety of tent camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for adventure and tranquility in nature.

        Tips for tent camping near Stanford

        • For a unique experience, consider camping at Hay Canyon, where you can enjoy free sites surrounded by mature trees and picnic tables.
        • If you're seeking a primitive setting, Judith River State WMA provides a lovely backdrop with plenty of wildlife and shady spots, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
        • Be prepared for a bear area at Whitetail Camp, where you can camp for free but must keep food secured in your vehicle.

        Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $25

        • Camping at Hay Canyon is free, making it an excellent choice for budget-conscious campers.
        • At Kings Hill Campground, you can expect a small fee for a well-reviewed site with amenities like drinking water and picnic tables.
        • Camp Rotary offers a more developed camping experience with a fee, featuring cabins and tent spaces, ideal for groups or families.

        Local attractions to explore while camping

        • While staying at Lamb Creek Campground, take advantage of the nearby hiking trails that showcase the stunning Lewis and Clark National Forest.
        • The scenic views from Snowy Mountain Range are perfect for photography and wildlife watching, making it a great day trip from your campsite.
        • Enjoy the tranquil waters and boat activities at Judith River State WMA, where you can also spot various wildlife during your stay.

        Frequently Asked Questions

        • Which is the most popular tent campsite near Stanford, MT?

          According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Stanford, MT is Judith River State WMA with a 5-star rating from 1 review.

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