Best RV Parks near Three Forks, MT
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Best RV Sites Near Three Forks, MT (77)
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Fairy Lake Campground
Gallatin National Forest, Montana6 Reviews6 Photos134 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
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- Group
- Cabins
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Cardwell General Store and Campground
Cardwell, Montana7 Reviews3 Photos4 SavesCardwell General Store and Campground, located off I-90 at exit 256, is locally owned and operated in beautiful Cardwell, Montana. Centrally located between Butte and Bozeman in the Jefferson Valley of Montana, it is nestled in the tiny ranching community of Cardwell. Laundry, restroom, shower and wifi are some of the amenities offered for our guests.
The RV Park is located directly behind the general store, which offers a wide variety of goods and services to locals and travelers alike. Fishing supplies, tackle, & bait are available for purchase, as well as firewood. The gas pumps are open 24/7 for credit card users, and an ATM is on site. Inside the General Store is an Espresso bar with fantastic coffee drinks! a candy store and a ice cream shop with the best shakes ever including Huckleberry!
The Cardwell General Store and Campground is open year round and harbors thirty-eight pull-through RV sites, up to 60' max, and six dry tent sites. We also have one fully furnished dry cabin. It comes with a queen sized bed with included bedding, table and chairs, mini fridge and Microwave. Heat and Air Conditioning also in this cabin! The cabin is super nice and fairly close to the shower house and you will enjoy it!
The facility includes a covered pavilion, and horseshoe pits for summer evening barbecues with family and friends. For campground guests the North Boulder River and Jefferson River are easily accessible nearby. Plenty of log furniture, swing sets and lovers swings to rest and visit!
Laundromat, restroom, and shower services are available to guests. There is a designated pet walk area for campers or travelers with pets. All pets must be leashed at all times. No exceptions. WIFI is available to our guests. A laundry facility is available free of charge to guests.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
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Ennis RV Village
Ennis, Montana10 Reviews19 Photos21 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
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Ruby Valley Campground and RV Park
Virginia City, Montana2 Reviews3 Photos34 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$35 - $55 / night
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Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV
Gallatin Gateway, Montana31 Reviews70 Photos163 SavesBozeman Campground is located in a peaceful setting, just five minutes from golfing as well as fly-fishing on the Gallatin River. Plan a day trip to Virginia City or Lewis and Clark Caverns. Visit the Museum of the Rockies, which boasts the world's largest T. Rex skull. Take a day trip to Yellowstone National Park from this campground. Just 40 minutes south, you'll find fishing access inside Yellowstone, and 82 miles south is the west entrance to the park. Relax at the campground and let the kids take part in gold panning or let them unwind in the pool and splash park.
Dump Station & showers for registered campground guests only
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$45 - $100 / night
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Ennis RV Park by Starry Night Lodging
Be the first to review!Ennis, Montana50 Photos6 SavesStay at** Starry Night Lodging & RV Ennis** and enjoy a convenient and complete RV park experience during your trip to Montana. We are equipped to accommodate even the biggest RVs and provide all the features and services you need to complete your Montana experience.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
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Pipestone RV Park & Campground
Whitehall, Montana1 Review1 Photo8 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Market
- WiFi
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Alhambra RV Park
Clancy, Montana1 Review5 SavesNote from the owner of Alhambra RV Park: The water at Alhambra RV Park is tested by an independent certified lab to ensure its safety. The non-potable designation was a legal issue with well certification issues inherited from previous owners. As of September 2018 our well status has been granted as public access by the State of Montana and all water testing has yielding safe to drink and use results. Reports are free to be reviewed by anyone at any time. We strive to be a natural setting RV Park in the spirit of National Forest camp grounds with the benefit of electricity, WiFi, and other modern conveniences.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
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Recent RV Reviews In Three Forks
440 Reviews of 77 Three Forks Campgrounds
Chisholm Campground
A Hyalite Reservoir Favorite
The only thing that would make this campground super great would be power at each site. The fees charged here are a bit high for a basic campsite.
Meadow Lake Campground
Beautiful and Busy
This site was lovely. We pulled in around 5pm or so and there was only one spot available next to the restroom. Lucky one other spot was large and we ended up sharing it with some other campers. Picnic tables available at each site and vault toilet on site was well maintained and clean.
It was a quiet and lovely place to rest for the evening.
Cottonwood Reservoir Dispersed Camping
Very hard to find at night
This place seemed promising at first. It was hard to find a decent spot at night due to only using headlights of my van. Most of the road is extremely rugged/uneven/full of large holes. The only place I was able to stay for the night was the road leading up to the locked gate. This is about the only nice spot. Other than that this place is • quiet w/occasional traffic along the high way (right next to reservoir) • very few people here, but far enough away from me • no fee required • provides OK view to the mountains • great when you bring along a pet • you will need to be fully prepared for primitive camping
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Nice!!
Was able to snag a primitive spot for one night. This campground isnt too far off I90 near 3 Forks, MT. No cell service (ATT) at the campground but 5g at the caverns. Hosts were super friendly and nice. I was in A7 which had a nice shade tree. Did not use the facilities so can’t speak to that. They had a guest speaker that night share about the bat population in MT. Very interesting!! Be sure to unhook and get to the caverns early in the morning to get a reservation to tour. We did the Paradise tour as my son is in a wheelchair. The classic tour looked super cool though!
Olson Creek Dispersed
No trespassing signs everywhere
Not to mention the single-lane cobblestone road, I have a truck and was bouncing up and down the whole way! I didn't find one area big enough to set up camp. I definitely would NOT recommend this spot
Bear Canyon Campground
Awesome spot near Bozeman
We stayed here on our way home from Colorado. Pulled in it was 98 degrees so full hook up power was great. Swimming pool was an added benefit.. campground and shower house is very clean. We will stay here again.
Silos Campground
Bloody awful apocalyptic site
Maybe one acceptable loop, perhaps mostly for boaters. But there are 3 other loops: nothing is labeled, so good luck in finding your spot. The Manager site is not labeled either, and she was of no help. Dry, hard ground, no trees, nothing that might make a visit enjoyable. No drinking water; arid, depressing; i kept waiting for the undead to come over the horizon.
Pretty Lake, though.
Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046
Bozeman visit
We stayed here for a few days off one of the main trail head. There are not many sites off the main trail head and we’re all full when we arrived.
We have a 25ft off road travel trailer and attempted to go down two side trail heads. The further one was so bad we had to back all the way out. The closest side trail head was slightly better. We made down the road. However there wasn’t many sites here as well. There was maybe 3-4 sites along this whole trail head. We needed up stay in a pull in a valley early on in this trail head
Swan Creek Campground
I was so lucky to get a spot!
This is one of the nicest campgrounds around Big Sky I was told, but they fill up fast! I drove through hoping I could get just one night when I really needed it and I lucked out. Spot 8 had a sign that it was open for just that night! I loved it. Very private, surrounded by trees and the creek behind. I fell asleep to the water and the neighbors were all very quiet and respectful of each other and the space. Definitely a hidden gem in the chaos of Big Sky.
Bear Canyon Campground
Great location easy in and out
If you like trains this place is for you. If not.. well they’re pretty prevalent. Thankfully we enjoy the sound of the train whistle. We got here late and left early ish. So didn’t get to take in all the amenities. But appreciated the grassy spot and the breeze thru the beautiful aspen trees
Olson Creek Dispersed
Fine for a night but not many options
A bit confusing with all the no trespassing and no parking on/off the road signs. Felt more comfortable once we saw another van parked, and drove past the coordinate location a few minutes to use a tiny widened part of the road. No services.
Rambling Moose Campground
Great little place
Very clean, super nice owners, close to a quaint little historical town, and 15 minutes from another great little town. Good foods and shopping nearby. Very clean showers and laundry area. Definitely recommend!
Lowland Campground
Quiet spot with shade
We stayed four days here and it was great! From Wednesday through Friday, we basically had the entire place to ourselves. Even in July, the mornings and evenings were cool and pleasant. The camp has three clean toilets stocked with toilet paper, and a pump water fountain with clean and cold water to enjoy. Overall pleasant but ATV campers showed up Saturday, driving around the camp, but they were polite after quiet hours. Short trail in the campground, and about five miles from entrance was the Continental Divide Trail. We didn’t know about that until we were leaving, so we will come back to explore. 20 spaces. Will accommodate RV off grid, but no generators after 10 pm, which is good. So quiet at night!!
Olson Creek Dispersed
Peaceful and Easy Access
Great spot and easy to get to. Exactly where the coordinates are pull off was big enough for my sprinter 170 extended was even able to get it perfectly level a few dirt bikes on the road that stopped at sunset. It’s very quiet and beautiful views and 15° cooler than Bozeman.
Rambling Moose Campground
Excellent campground, location and Views!
Great hosts, Full hookups, lots of space & Beautiful views. Rode our bikes to Virginia City -lots of fun!
Confederate Campground
Beautiful…until you are eaten alive
Love the spot, not many people, picnic tables/fire pits at each pull through spot. Pit toilet was locked. The mosquitoes were absolutely blood thirsty and aggressive and after multiple reapplications of bug spray we had to call it quits. The fire barely kept them at bay, but we still got a few bites sitting next to the heat.
Galena Gulch
if you're small, skip the campground
Big rigs have a great space at the bottom of the hill... but if you're in a truck, van, etc., head on up the hill. The road is in great shape. There are some pullouts, but look for a road on the right (veer left at the private drive; you'll see a sign) and you'll find a great site with a fire ring and somewhat level ground. Chances are it'll be COVERED in cow poop, but hey. It's quiet, aside from the mooing of cows, and totally private. There's probably more up the road, too, I just didn't go further. Solitude.
Cottonwood Campground
Easy for 1 night stay
Pulled in around 10 to find a couple 5th wheels in a circle and a few vans dispersed, only one sketchy motor home but quiet night. We stayed in the camper all night as the mosquitos were the worse I’ve ever seen at all hours.
Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground
Beautiful State Park, Tenacious Mosquitos!
I made the mistake of picking one of the 2 spots at the end of the camp loop. Sites 16 and 17 site right on the swamp and are infested with mosquitos. You can see standing stagnate water bog on both sides of site 16 where we stayed.
I tried 3 different bug repellants, burned multiple mosquito coils, started a fire and had the large 20ft Thermacell lantern running for hours. They never cleared out and ended up with so many mosquito bites. We ended up hunkering down inside our van with the bug screens on. We did come on a dry hot July day.
The state park, campgrounds and trails are so beautiful its hard to fault the campground on the mosquitos. We are going to request to move sites away from the swamp area. Walking around the campground, the mosquitos are less at other sites but still around. I think our typical protection might work better over there but was ineffective at site 16.
My partner likes to run and the paved trail is really nice and is far enough off the road for a great morning run. I find it super quiet here and the 5G UC T-Mobile signal is plenty to work and stream content.
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Paradise tour
The Paradise tour was really easy and it was spectacular!
Ennis Montana FWP
Found a great spot in the lake
Great spot right on Ennis Lake. Stayed for one night and part of the next day.
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Lake Camping
Carter Lake south shore. NIce pull through sites with electric. Dump station with easy access. Many sites on the lake and more with lake view. Many shaded sites. Boats allowed. Very pleasant experience.
Olson Creek Dispersed
Really a 4.5 star spot
Beautiful space with views and birdsongs aplenty. Spaces are small and right off the road, but for a free night not far from I-94 with solitude and nature, it’s fantastic. There are a few more pull-offs (again, no privacy and right off the Forest Road) if you drive on down toward Skunk Rd, but road gets rougher (high clearance and/or 4WD fine) from especially if it has recently rained. Those spots were also all taken. Went about a 1/2 mile beyond the GPS coordinates for spot with wee bit more space but the pull-off with these exact coordinates ended up getting claimed by an RV at some point in the night—this road gets solid use in the summer—saw at least a dozen vehicles in the 14 hours here.
VangoBoon
Not great for the price
This place seems to be nicer than nearby campsites, but stinky toilets with no toilet paper, outdoor shower with cold water for $54 for a small camper was quite disappointing. Trains and highway noises are extremely loud as others mentioned
Meadow Creek Dispersed Campground
Not for bigger rigs
Few sites, best suited for smaller campers. Beautiful area. OHV and horseback riding.
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Great location near the caves
Great hosts, clean and well maintained. They do have drop in non reservation sites, but recommend getting reservations as well as cave tour reservations on line In Advance. Walk in for the cave tours without reservations best between 9 and 11 am. Beware, it's a 2mi hike uphill from the campground of you don't want to drive your rv up the caves! Deer visited camp at night! Check weather report, strong winds and we had thunderstorms. Warm showers $3. (Cave tours not included in camp fee, dump is $5 also). Some hiking in area, but .. bears!
Bozeman Trail Campground
Nice park
Nice, clean, manicured property, has everything i needed
Guide to Three Forks
Camping near Three Forks, Montana, offers a mix of stunning landscapes and unique experiences. Whether you're looking for a quiet spot to unwind or an adventure-filled getaway, this area has something for everyone.
What to do:
- Explore Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park: This park is famous for its impressive limestone caverns. One visitor shared, "Be sure to unhook and get to the caverns early in the morning to get a reservation to tour." The park also offers hiking trails and beautiful views.
- Visit Missouri Headwaters State Park: This park is where the Jefferson, Madison, and Gallatin rivers meet. A camper noted, "The state park, campgrounds, and trails are so beautiful." It's a great spot for fishing and enjoying nature.
- Relax at Norris Hot Springs: Soaking in the hot springs is a must. One happy camper said, "Imagine soaking in a beautiful wooden pool, enjoying a cold beverage and a pizza, while you listen to live music." It's a perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring.
What campers like:
- Friendly Hosts: Campers often rave about the welcoming atmosphere. At Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, one reviewer mentioned, "Hosts were super friendly and nice."
- Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A visitor at Bear Canyon Campground said, "Campground and shower house is very clean."
- Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. One reviewer at Spire Rock Campground noted, "My site was very secluded, peaceful, and beautiful!"
What you should know:
- Mosquitoes can be a nuisance: Especially at Missouri Headwaters State Park, where one camper warned, "The mosquitos were so bad we immediately left and found another place to stay for the night."
- Reservations are recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A visitor at Bozeman Hot Springs Campground advised, "They do have drop-in non-reservation sites, but recommend getting reservations."
- Limited amenities at some sites: Campers at Langohr Campground noted, "There are no showers, dump station, or camp store, but you are close to Bozeman."
Tips for camping with families:
- Choose campgrounds with activities: Look for places like Norris Hot Springs, where kids can enjoy the hot springs and live music. One parent said, "This place is magical... dog and kid friendly!"
- Plan for outdoor fun: Many campgrounds are near hiking trails and rivers. A family at Three Forks KOA Journey enjoyed the "beautiful facilities and friendly helpful staff."
- Pack insect repellent: Given the mosquito situation, it's wise to be prepared. A camper at Missouri Headwaters State Park mentioned, "I tried 3 different bug repellants... they never cleared out."
Tips from RVers:
- Check site sizes: Some campgrounds have tight spaces. A reviewer at Bear Canyon Campground noted, "Sites are spaced nicely apart for being in an RV setting."
- Look for full hookups: Campgrounds like Ennis RV Village offer full hookups, which can make your stay more comfortable. One visitor said, "Very clean restrooms & sites are spaced nicely apart."
- Be mindful of road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads. A camper at Bozeman Hot Springs Campground mentioned, "It's on a busy highway and it backs up to houses/trailers."
Camping near Three Forks, Montana, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With a little planning and the right campground, you're sure to have a memorable experience!
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