Best Glamping near Terry, MT

Makoshika State Park Campground in Montana has unique glamping accommodations for travelers wanting both comfort and natural surroundings. The main campground includes a reservable tipi that provides an authentic cultural experience with modern comforts. "We rented the tipi campsite and it was super cool! Campground host was very nice and gave us recommendations for hikes. We even saw a dinosaur spine fossil!" Both Makoshika and Miles City KOA offer cabin glamping options with amenities like picnic tables, fire rings, and proximity to drinking water. The comfortable accommodations at these sites provide a luxurious alternative to traditional camping, with shelter from the elements while maintaining a connection to nature in this fossil-rich region of eastern Montana.

Hiking trails throughout Makoshika State Park showcase dramatic badland formations and opportunities to view wildlife and fossils. The park is known for its paleontological significance and natural beauty, with trails suitable for various ability levels. According to a visitor, "The views are absolutely amazing. Several hiking trails, from short hike to longer trails. Some fairly easy and others are more moderate." Beyond outdoor activities, these eco-friendly glamping sites provide easy access to Glendive's amenities and serve as ideal basecamps for exploring the unique badlands landscape. The Big Sky Campground & RV Park, approximately 30 miles west, offers additional glamping accommodations with full hook-ups, showers, and a pool, making it suitable for guests seeking more luxury camping amenities during the summer months.

Best Glamping Sites Near Terry, Montana (3)

    1. Makoshika State Park Campground

    42 Reviews
    Glendive, MT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 377-6256

    $12 - $50 / night

    "We had planned to travel through the area but hadn’t planned to stop—until we hit the Tourist Center at the Montana border and found a brochure for thus park."

    "If you are tent camping, the upper sites are really nice and secluded (20s - 30s).  RVs cannot make it to sites 20s - 30s because it is a narrow dirt road to the top."

    2. Miles City KOA

    19 Reviews
    Miles City, MT
    39 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 232-3991

    $58 - $70 / night

    "This place is very relaxing a great little heated pool, playground and dog park (our dog loves being off leash!) super clean bathrooms and a great communal pavilion with grills to use."

    "It’s naturally close to the interstate and very nicely maintained. The bathhouse had been recently painted and the showers recently tiled. The staff were very kind and welcoming."

    3. Big Sky Campground & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Miles City, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 234-1511

    "Great staff close to lots of trails and west Yellowstone entry"

    "Place was clean and well kept but like a typical RV park spaces were pretty much right next to each other."

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  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 2, 2025

    Miles City KOA

    A very nice taken care of campground!

    This place is very relaxing a great little heated pool, playground and dog park (our dog loves being off leash!) super clean bathrooms and a great communal pavilion with grills to use. Swings and sitting areas all around and a river close by that my kids and dog loved walking by/in. All in all a great, peaceful stay.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 19, 2018

    Makoshika State Park Campground

    Dinosaurs and caprocks galore

    wow, what a find! We had planned to travel through the area but hadn’t planned to stop—until we hit the Tourist Center at the Montana border and found a brochure for thus park. If you love geology and want a quieter less crowded and more accessible experience than the Theodore Roosevelt National Park nearby, then this place is for you! There are several campgrounds and dispersed campsites to choose from, the RV campground is small and packed and a bit barren, but the tent sites are magnificent. There are incredible canyon views from the “Pine on Rocks” campground close to the park amphitheater, but the campsites are kind of on the edge of a cliff so would not be good with kids or pets. The trails are magnificent, and you can hike to all kinds of geological wonders, even some dinosaur digs in action! However, don’t do like we did as we came in August and the heat is BRUTAL and we werent able to hike as much as we wanted. However, we were pleased that our dog was able to join us as we discovered dogs arent allowed on the hiking trails over at the National Park

  • Amy E.
    May. 28, 2022

    Miles City KOA

    Great stopover along your journey!

    This is a Journey KOA. It’s naturally close to the interstate and very nicely maintained. The bathhouse had been recently painted and the showers recently tiled. The staff were very kind and welcoming. Small off leash Kamp K9 park for your pup and a nice playground for kids. A community patio and grille was available too if you were interested. We opted for a patio site and it had the cutest wooden swing to relax in after a weary-making day on the road. There’s a neighborhood essentially surrounding the park. People (locals) often walked their pets road along the outside of the campground. Very friendly, small town/kind folks. Next to a railroad and the workers arrived early to begin their workday. This is a KOA Journey though so it’s close to businesses/highways, meant to be an easy stopover so the surroundings shouldn’t takeaway from this great campground getting 5 stars.

  • H
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Makoshika State Park Campground

    Clean campground, spacious sites, and excellent hosts

    We stayed in site 12, which was rated as an RV campsite, it was pull through, but the hosts said mainly they use that area of the campground for tents with the RVs across the street (RV sites 1 - 9).  If you are tent camping, the upper sites are really nice and secluded (20s - 30s).  RVs cannot make it to sites 20s - 30s because it is a narrow dirt road to the top.

    It's dry camping - no RV hookups, but at the visitor's center they have a water fill station that is free.  You can pull in and fill up your RV water tank.  There is no dump station at the park, nor in Glendive, so you have to drive to Miles City or Wibaux to dump.  We found a Cenex in Miles City that had a good dump station and it was free.

    The sites were spacious, clean and affordable.  Sites 11 & 13 had a nice view.  The bathrooms were pit toilets.  Very clean.  No running water.  Camp fires are permitted.

    The camp hosts were really helpful and friendly.

    We spent one day in Makoshika hiking the trails with our dog.  We felt that 1 day was sufficient, but you could easily spend more time to enjoy the park, take some longer hikes, or play disc golf.  The other day we took a drive to North Dakota to check out Theodore Roosevelt National Park, about an hour drive away.  Well worth the drive.  We stopped at Beaver Creek Brewery on the way back to the campsite and brought back a growler for around the campfire.

    They said next year they plan on expanding the campsites and adding in some full hook-up RV sites and a dump station.  Even without that, we plan on coming back.

    I'd book in advance if you are planning on going over a weekend.  The campsites were all booked when we arrived.  We reserved our spot about 3 weeks prior.

  • MickandKarla W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2023

    Miles City KOA

    Nice KOA

    This review is from the perspective of an overnight or short-term stay versus a destination location. We ensured we obeyed the campground’s(CG) instructional email stating to take Exit 135 and no others as there’s a low bridge through town from the other exits. We then followed the instructions to this quaint little KOA CG. The people running the CG were super friendly, and check-in was quick and easy. We were led to pull through site 82 with FHUs. The utilities were placed in the middle of the site to include two sewer connections, which was nice as our new Brinkley Toy Hauler has two sewer connections. The sites have newer picnic tables and fire pits. The WiFi speed here was okay, and we got enough of a northern shot through the mature trees to have usable Starlink. We got 4 bars on Verizon. The water pressure was also good. They have a spacious laundry with a nice book swap library. The office has a small gift shop with grocery items, including selling local steaks, as this is where the USDA’s Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Laboratory is located. They have a medium-sized fenced-in dog run, but there is plenty of room to walk your dog, especially out of the west side of the CG near the Yellowstone River. We enjoyed our overnight stay here.

  • Tracy O.
    Oct. 19, 2021

    Miles City KOA

    Really nice campground

    Tucked away on the outskirts of the city. Close to stores if needed. Nice sites. Friendly helpful staff. Full hookups. Shaded. Space between sites. Big trees. Bathroom/laundry facilities.

  • Evan H.
    Jul. 10, 2017

    Makoshika State Park Campground

    First winter camping

    This is a beautiful area of Montana that goes under visited and under appreciated. The campground is just as nice as you would find in one of the national parks. There are fire pits, tables, pit toilets, and the availability of firewood and water at each camping area. I was able to make my way down here in January and happened to be the only fool camping in the Montana winter when a wind storm rolled through. Regardless of the wind, this is a wonderful campground with plenty of hiking and biking extremely close to the campground.

  • kelly N.
    May. 24, 2023

    Miles City KOA

    Very nice little KOA

    This is a very nice KOA, well maintained and clean with a cute store, playground, dog area, pool and pavilion area. Walking distance to downtown and to the Yellowstone river. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Shaded level sites. Pay attention to the directions given to get into the campground as there is an 11’ clearance bridge in town.

  • Doug L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 3, 2023

    Makoshika State Park Campground

    Paleontology Abound at Makosika State Park in

    This is on of the coolest state parks this side of the Cenozoic Period! They found dinosaur fossils in this park. and you never know you just might find some too! Our campsites butted right up to a cool mountain and the peaks are small enough for you to scamper around on. PLUS the have the coolest frisbee golf course this side of the jurassic Period with embedded holes spread over the ancient cretaceous landscape! How cool is that.

    Astronomy wise this is a Bortle Class 4 site SQM: 21.62 mag./arc sec2. I did not get to observe due to smoke and poor weather.

    All sites are primitive but there is fresh water in each of the two campgrounds and vault toilets are nearby. Trash pickup id also available. There is no dump-station but one is close by at: Glendive Landfill City government office 801 E Brennan St. (406) 377-9839

    Hiking at the park contains easy and tough trails but each one is sure to delight with wonder and discovery on each one.


Guide to Terry

Makoshika State Park offers premium glamping near Terry, Montana amid dramatic badlands terrain. Located in eastern Montana, this park spans 11,538 acres at elevations ranging from 2,000 to 2,400 feet and experiences hot summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F. Winter camping is available but requires preparation for potential sub-zero temperatures in this semi-arid region.

What to do

Disc golf course: Makoshika State Park features a nearly complete disc golf course with installed baskets, making it a unique recreational option. "Super fun, nearly complete disc golf course with baskets" in the main campground area, according to Tania W., who also noted the "grassy [area] with great views."

Winter exploration: Makoshika remains open year-round with opportunities for off-season camping. Evan H. reports, "I was able to make my way down here in January and happened to be the only fool camping in the Montana winter when a wind storm rolled through. Regardless of the wind, this is a wonderful campground with plenty of hiking and biking extremely close."

Fossil viewing: The park's paleontological significance includes accessible fossil viewing spots along trails. "Kids would love this park. Makoshika State Park has a Triceratops on the sign, how can you not get excited about checking it out!" writes Shelly S., who enjoyed hiking through the hills where "there were informational markers and interesting spots."

What campers like

Pine on Rocks area: This secluded camping section offers greater privacy than the main campground. "We had a very private site #20 with our own clean private vault toilet and garbage can. It was down a single track rutted road but our 24' pop up truck camper made it with ease," notes Judy T, who appreciated the pine trees for shade in the hot climate.

Swimming opportunities: Near Miles City KOA, campers enjoy access to the Yellowstone River. "Quick hike down to the Yellowstone River where there is great rock picking and it's the perfect spot to cool off in the middle of a hot Montana summer," shares Olivia W., who appreciated this refreshing option during warmer months.

Campsite amenities: The facilities at Makoshika receive consistent praise. "There are fire pits, tables, pit toilets, and the availability of firewood and water at each camping area," explains Evan H. The primitive sites are particularly noteworthy, with Tania W. pointing out they're "available for less money (Main $18, Primitive $12)" and are "accessed from the main road going through the park which turns from paved to gravel."

What you should know

Limited utilities: Makoshika's main campground lacks electrical hookups, which affects comfort during extreme weather. "The campground is non-electric, so remember that if you like to run your AC when it is 100+!" advises Stacy M., who also mentioned that "the hosts were super nice and drove around to check on everyone often."

Cellular connectivity: Signal strength varies throughout the park. "Verizon service limited to none," reports Kris K., noting that water is available "at visitors center" and hosts are "helpful."

Road considerations: Certain campground areas have vehicle restrictions. Judy T. points out that trailers aren't allowed on the "winding steep but paved road" to some sites, while there is "a campground for larger RVs but they are on asphalt closer to the entrance."

Tips for camping with families

Animal encounters: Children enjoy the wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the park. "There were rabbits appearing and disappearing. There were benches in interesting places," says Shelly S., who emphasizes Makoshika is an "excellent place to bring the kids."

Playground access: Miles City KOA offers family-friendly amenities. Amber W. describes it as "very relaxing" with "a great little heated pool, playground and dog park," noting there are "swings and sitting areas all around and a river close by that my kids and dog loved walking by/in."

Glamping options: Unique accommodations provide comfortable alternatives to tent camping. "Wish we would have booked the teepee spot so we could hang out in it," mentions Stacy M., who thankfully "did not see any rattlesnakes, though I heard there are giant ones in the park."

Tips from RVers

Site selection strategy: Different camping loops at Makoshika offer varied experiences. "There is a campground for larger RVs but they are on asphalt closer to the entrance. They were crowded and it looked hot there," observes Judy T, contrasting with the more secluded Pine on Rocks area.

Accessibility information: Big Sky Campground & RV Park offers full hookups with additional amenities. "They did have full hook ups with a pool, showers and a laundromat for two dollars, each and two dollars each load," reports Lisa M., who paid "$50 per night" and found the "place was clean and well kept" despite being a "typical RV park" where "spaces were pretty much right next to each other."

Payment policies: Be prepared for varied payment options at different campgrounds. Lisa M. notes that Big Sky Campground "only accept cash or checks, no credit cards," while Marielle W. mentions that Makoshika's "out of state fee is $28/night."

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