Best Tent Camping near Terry, MT
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Best Tent Sites Near Terry, Montana (5)
5. Circle Town Park
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85 Reviews of 5 Terry Campgrounds
Nadiya S.
Traveler
Miles City KOA
Great spot
Easily accessible. Tent camping was great, and no one was around us. Restrooms are great. Very clean overall and nice easy to check in if you come late.
- Brittany S.Traveler
Miles City KOA
Awesome Spot!
Bring bug spray as there are quite a few mosquitoes, but the tent sites are clean and they pick up garbage every morning from your site! Great helpful staff members and a small store with a few necessities. There are a few restaurants and stores in town to check out such as the oldest bar in MT!
Abby M.
Legend
Primitive Camping - Twelve Mile Dam Fishing Access Site - Montana
So relaxing & quiet
Stayed 5 nights and it sure was lovely! Right next to the creek/dam, you can fish or play in the water with your dog. The 2 vault toilets were always clean & stocked. Lawn was mowed while here and everyone was respectful of each other’s space. Can’t hear much noise from the highway. There’s two farms that back against the place so you may hear some noise from it. There’s at least 8 spots here and a tent site. Definitely enough room for all rig sizes. Picnic table and fire ring at each site. Had 2-3 bars of LTE via AT&T. Definitely would stay here again! Only 15 minutes from mile city. No water, no trash but it’s free!
Janet R.Legend
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
- HHeather K.Traveler
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.
Mary S.Legend
Big Sky Camp & RV Park
Well maintained place for an overnight stop near I94
I think we've been spoiled by all the forested campgrounds we've stayed in. This was a convenient one night stop for us, and we knew what we were getting into just off I94. There's a lot of road noise although it may not bother most of the campers who have large, air conditioned RVs.
On the plus side, there's electricity, water hookup, clean bathrooms and showers, wifi and a dump station. There's a pool, a small playground and a grass area for tents.
Sites for RVs are in parallel rows very close together, and there is no possibility of shade. The neighbors in large RVs on both sides of us pulled in, hooked up their hose, plugged into the electricity, and went inside. We didn't see them again.
This place filled up in the early evening. It's truly a one night stay except for some people who must be living/working in the area. There are also some mobile homes at the back of the park. It's a well maintained place to sleep for a night.
- MMimiLegend
Small Towne RV Campground
Great place for a Base!
Clean and well cared for. Excellent wifi. Host is super nice! Spaces are well spaced and the grass is well cared for. About half pull through and half back in. Close to 94, so some highway noise. The water in Terry has a lot of iron, I'm sure it's potable, but it looks cloudy and brown. Not the campgrounds fault. Excellent value for going to see the Terry Badlands and Mikoshako. $25/night for full hook ups.
olivia W.TravelerMiles City KOA
Comfortable and relaxing!
Great place to crash in my tent on my long road trip. 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. The cicadas were pretty loud, but that’s inevitable! Nice, clean showers and bathrooms were a plus on my long trip!
kent G.
ScoutMakoshika State Park Campground
Great park Badlands without the crowds great trails
Arrived 9pm tired on motorcyle weeknight end of June slept on the bench without tent hiked at 5am and left well worth the ride on my way to Theodore Roosevelt park
- OOuida M.Traveler
Miles City KOA
Koa miles city
Good shade for Montana. Level sites. Well maintained. Great over night stop. Definitely do it again
Evan H.
RangerMakoshika 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.
Oscar D.
GuideMakoshika State Park Campground
Erosion explosion expedition event.
One of Montana's hidden gems, plenty of hiking trails and don't forget your camera. So many majestic views. Camp grounds are basic with water and a very nice Disc golf course to try very skills at.
Marielle W.ScoutMakoshika State Park Campground
Phenomenal night
Brother and I crashed here late so we drove in in the dark. We were delighted in the morning to find a beautiful park and a super lucky campsite with a bathroom and some trees for hammocking and two tent pads! Would love to stay here again. The out of state fee is $28/night
Makenzie S.Scout
Circle Town Park
Shelter sleeping, NT summer 2024
Slept by a shelter in the city park. Running water, supposedly you aren’t supposed to drink the water in most parts of east Montana. But the water didn’t taste/ seem bad. One bathroom, non- flushing wooden box style toilet. Horrible bathrooms. Pool nearby is a plus, the pool let me use their flushing toilets. Cheap entry fee to pool aswell. Park fairly close to grocery store.
- Judy T.Legend
Makoshika State Park Campground
Pine on Rocks campground
This was one of several sites up a winding steep but paved road where trailers are not allowed. 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. We could see some of the hoodoos if we walked around. There was lots of room to set up a tent and just wander around. Cost was $14. We had groupings of pine trees for shade as it can get hot there even in Late September.
There is a campground for larger RVs but they are on asphalt closer to the entrance. They were crowded and it looked hot there.
Dustin M.TravelerMakoshika State Park Campground
Great Primitive Camping
Makoshika State Park is beautiful camping and is about as good as it gets for primitive camping. There's quite a few hiking trials, a small museum and a gift shop at the Visitors Center. The photography options are just about endless. Also, don't let anyone fool you into believing the Diane Gabriel Trail is "easy." I mean, it's not bad … until you have to scale the hill. Beautiful views though.
If you're in a tent or a pop-up, there are some very cool primitive sites up the switchbacks that provide spectacular views of the park. If you have a camper or RV, camping in the coulee is wonderful.
The only negative is the primitive camping angle when there exists the ability for each site to have both water and electric. They added water spigots on each side of the Cains Coulee Campground earlier this year, but if they were running lines, why not run to every site? I understand if it's a water pressure issue, but still. Electric as well. The Camp Hosts now have water, electric and sewer. It'd make sense to bring that to all the sites. Not only would it make camping at Makoshika a 5-star experience, it'd allow everyone to enjoy the peacefulness of the Cains Coulee valley without a bunch of generators running.
Our experience was awesome and we will be returning next year.
- Jenny H.Traveler
Glendive Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED
Ok if you need a gravel pad and hookups
Behind the Astoria hotel, the Glendive Campground feels like an afterthought. If you need a place to stay for the night and hook up to water, sewer, and electricity, this place will do. If you can drive another 50 minutes (east), you’ll find more options in Medora.
Even in August, when I called ahead the front desk said they never fill up and I don’t need a reservation. No fire pit, there are about 40 sites and several are next to about 6 or 7 dead and leafless trees - check the weather before parking your prize under one! No fire rings, and this year the restrooms and showers are closed “due to COVID”. Seems convenient... despite MT being a mandatory mask state, the front desk worker at the Astoria where you check in did not have a mask and there was no signage. However, there was a sign that the breakfast buffet at the hotel was cancelled.
Many of the pedestals need repair and the vent on our sewer was broken off. I removed a pile of dead branches in order to pull our trailer into position. However, the reality is that you don’t need much if you bring your own equipment. I just wonder how not offering bathroom facilities to tent campers helps slow the spread of coronavirus... gives me something to ponder as I don’t enjoy any amenities offered.
- kkandiceGuide
Small Towne RV Campground
Super nice people
The campground isn’t super updated but the small town with gravel roads and kind people make up for it. There’s a rodeo on the 4th of July and it’s just nice.
- RRoger J.Traveler
Terry RV Oasis
Terry RV Oasis
Small campground but clean. Owner was very accommodating as we wanted to switch sites. No wifi. Could only get 2 channels for tv. Quiet rural area.
Teresa T.LegendFallon Bridge
This really isn't a campground
This is a spot that provides fishing access not really a campground. I believe you could stay here but there are no real designated spots, it is right next to the road, no trees, nothing really to do. I'm sure if you needed a spot to stop for the night, it would do but that's about it.
Stacey G.ScoutBLM Mathews Recreation Area
Nice boondocking
Upto 16 days camping and it is free.
Beryl A.ScoutBLM Mathews Recreation Area
Free camping
Its a free BLM campground With a camp host on location. Nice scenic location by the river side with boat access.
- JJeff K.Scout
Short Pine OHV Area
Gravel parking lot
Stayed on a Friday night. A few big toy hauler RV's were there and ran their generators late into the night. Some groups were ripping around on their OHV's late into the night (past midnight) which was less than desirable. Pretty area, but know what you might be in for.
Peyton P.GuideShort Pine OHV Area
Super private, great area!
This was an excellent spot for jeeps/off road vehicles. Very private, lots of fun if you have dirt bikes or four wheelers with you to explore. It’s just off the road so we heard cars going by every once in awhile, but for the most part had the area to ourselves. Only bugs were grasshoppers. Pit toilet was clean and unlocked. There was a map of the entire park as well. Probably one of my favorite spots
Tee C.LegendShort Pine OHV Area
A stop, not a campsite
It’s a really pretty area! Very quiet. Great if you’re offroading. Pit toilet. No water, no other amenities. Only 7-8 miles from Glendive and 94! Weird little bugs that pack a bite for their size. And some flies.
James B.Ranger
Strawberry Hill Recreation Area Dispersed Camping
Great overnight stay
We were on our way to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and needed an overnight.
This is BLM land for dispersed camping.
There is a pretty steep hill down. No problems with pickup camper.
Sites access best suited for vans, pickup campers or small class C. Smal trailer might be able to make it.
This is a beautiful area and was very quiet. There is a highway nearby but almost no traffic.- WWill E.Ranger
Big Sky Campground & RV Park
Great place
Great staff close to lots of trails and west Yellowstone entry
Guide to Terry
Terry, Montana, offers a variety of options for tent camping enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors. With its scenic landscapes and accessible sites, campers can find a spot that suits their needs.
Tent campers like these nearby activities
- At the Fallon Bridge, visitors can enjoy fishing access, making it a great stop for anglers.
- The Glendive Short Pines OHV Area is perfect for off-highway vehicle enthusiasts looking to explore rugged terrain.
- For a more relaxed experience, Circle Town Park provides a peaceful setting for picnicking and enjoying nature.
Tent campers should check out Bonfield
- The Bonfield site features basic amenities like toilets, making it a practical choice for those who prefer minimal facilities.
- Located near Terry, Bonfield offers a quiet atmosphere for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
- This site is ideal for tent campers who appreciate a no-frills experience while still having access to essential services.
Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $20
- The Diamond Motel & Campground offers affordable rates, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers.
- At the Glendive Short Pines OHV Area, campers can enjoy a low-cost experience while engaging in outdoor activities.
- The Circle Town Park provides a free camping option, perfect for those looking to save money while enjoying the outdoors.
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