Most RV sites near Stryker, Montana sit at elevations between 3,000-4,000 feet, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. The area serves as a gateway to Glacier National Park, with most campgrounds offering seasonal operations from May through September. Smaller, locally owned RV parks typically maintain between 4-95 sites depending on the property.
What to do
Fishing access points: Nearby Lake Koocanusa offers fishing opportunities within 30 minutes of most campgrounds. "We were thrilled to meet the owner Nate and be the first campers at this new campground! He did a wonderful job of keeping the site as natural as possible," noted a visitor at Clyde's Camp.
Explore local towns: Downtown Eureka is approximately 5 miles from several northern campgrounds. "The cute little town of Eureka is about 5 miles south. There you will find good restaurants, liquor store, nice well stocked grocery, retail shops and more," reports a camper who stayed at Blue Mountain RV Park.
Glacier National Park access: West Glacier entrance is about 25 miles from Whitefish-area parks. "The Glacier Nation Park gate was about 25 miles away. There were a ton of great restaurants and shops near by," shared one visitor who based their trip at Whitefish RV Park.
What campers like
Clean bathroom facilities: Many parks maintain high-standard restrooms. A visitor at LaSalle RV Park observed, "The bathrooms/showers were seriously palatial and very tidy/clean, way better than many hotels I've stayed at."
Mountain views: Several campgrounds feature unobstructed mountain scenery. "From the top of the hill are beautiful views of the Rockies," noted a camper at Blue Mountain RV Park about the panoramic vistas.
Proximity to attractions: West Glacier RV & Cabin Resort offers strategic positioning for park exploration. "Right off the Going to the Sun Road which leads into the NP. Arrival was straight forward. Friendly staff. Had a pull trough site that was plenty big for our 32" TT," wrote a recent visitor.
Quiet settings: Some smaller parks offer more peaceful environments. "I stayed in this brand new wooded park for two nights in July. It was a last minute trip and the owner was so accommodating and helpful. Parking my truck was easy and getting into town was quick," noted a visitor at Clyde's Camp.
What you should know
Summer reservations required: Most campgrounds fill completely between June-August. "We were about 75 yards from the showers/bathroom which was nice. This was the first time for us to stay in an RV site with the roof top tent which we took advantage of with an electric heater and blanket for the nights," shared a guest at Whitefish RV Park.
Road noise varies: Highway-adjacent parks experience traffic sounds. "Park was very noise with road noise since its on the highway. Not unlike most RV parks," noted a visitor at LaSalle RV Park.
Cell service challenges: Coverage varies significantly by provider and location. "AT&T coverage good, with 2-3 bars of LTE and speeds up to 7 MB/s, but throughput did fluctuate a bit. The CG has WiFi, but we could never get more than about 20 KB/s, which is effectively useless," reported a visitor at Mountain Meadow RV Park.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and recreation: North American RV Park & Yurt Village offers family amenities. "Has a dog park and a little playground for kids. Laundry room and bath houses were very clean. Also has an arcade and loved how they use honesty policy during closed hours where you can pick up firewood or ice and pay the next morning," wrote a family who stayed there.
Alternative lodging options: Several parks offer cabins or yurts for non-RV campers. "Stayed in a yurt for a week. Loved the vibe of the campground. Free coffee was a life safer for early rising to get into the park at 6am. Rented a ebike from rental place next door and was able to ride ebike to the park on a walking trail," noted a family at North American RV Park.
Nearby entertainment: Family attractions exist within short driving distances. "Close by is a zip line attraction with a blow up slide in water for the little ones and bounce house obstacle with a slide. Also an adventure park that has go karts, bumper cars, lazy river etc."
Tips from RVers
Site leveling considerations: Some parks require careful positioning. "We were all set up and couldn't close out hatches due to large solar top on electric pole," advised an RV owner who stayed at West Glacier RV & Cabin Resort.
Hookup placement: Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins requires planning for utilities access. "Our site was not very level front to back and side to side, and though we got close, we couldn't get fully level. The sites across the back(11-16) seem roomier and more offset than the rest. At least on sites 11-16, pull-throughs, the hookups are fairly close to the front of the site."
Campsite positioning: Request specific sites for improved experiences. "We lucked out with site #50 though, it was very secluded and the picnic firepit area was like our own little cubby in the woods," shared a camper at Mountain Meadow RV Park about their preferred spot.
Fuel planning: Price differences exist between communities. "Local gas is very expensive...head towards Kalispan a few miles from West Glacier and save over $2 a gallon," advised an RVer who stayed in the region.
