Best Dispersed Camping near Trego, MT
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Best Dispersed Sites Near Trego, MT (29)
1. Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed
Coram, Montana34 Reviews•76 Photos•1120 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. North fork Flathead River dispersed camping
West Glacier, Montana20 Reviews•57 Photos•878 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
3. Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping
Coram, Montana26 Reviews•63 Photos•493 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
4. Red Meadow Lake
Stryker, Montana4 Reviews•13 Photos•144 SavesAt an elevation of 5,500 feet, Red Meadow Campground has 6 campsites near Red Meadow Lake. Bring your own drinking water, a vault toilet is available. Red Meadow Lake Campsite Food Storage
- Pets
- Fires
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
5. Stillwater Lake
Olney, Montana2 Reviews•9 Photos•77 SavesUpper Stillwater Lake Campground has 5 designated campsites, restroom, gravel boat launch, and day parking. The area has several hiking trails near by and the Stillwater River borders the campground.
- Pets
- Fires
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
8. Ryan Road Dispersed Camping
West Glacier, Montana14 Reviews•42 Photos•505 Saves“Dispersed camping” is the term used for camping anywhere outside of a developed campground, including in some campgrounds with minimal development. Dispersed camping is free, and permitted almost everywhere on the Flathead National Forest. Camping in undeveloped areas requires you to help keep the sites in good condition. Rules for dispersed camping Groups over 75 people are not allowed. Dispersed camping is NOT allowed near developed recreation areas including campgrounds, trailheads and day-use areas. Water, restrooms, and trash cans are not provided. Pack out all your trash. There is a 16-day stay limit at any site. After that you must move 5-miles away, and you can not return to your original campsite for 7 days. Use existing fire rings. Avoid creating new fire rings. Your fire must be attended at all times and be dead out before leaving. Contact a local office about possible campfire restrictions before you go. Be bear aware and know the food storage regulations before camping. These regulations are strictly enforced. Additional rules or regulations may apply to the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex and Flathead Wild and Scenic River corridor.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Tents
- Group
- Dispersed
9. Glacier Rim River Access 10363
Coram, Montana8 Reviews•9 Photos•332 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
- Toilets
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Recent Dispersed Reviews in Trego
124 Reviews of 29 Trego Campgrounds
- e
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Scout
Ryan Road Dispersed Camping
Me and my 21ft trailer
The road in was narrow. Glad I didn’t have any problems with on coming riggs
- bbrandon W.
Guide
North fork Flathead River dispersed camping
Great stay close to West entrance Glacer NP
I really enjoyed this boondocking site. They have great tent options right beside the river but not too close for flooding. Also they have a hard structured bathroom which was nice. Would stay here again. Also the road was bumpy but I managed it with my Honda Accord.
- MMichael S.Guide
Hungry Horse Reservoir Dispersed
Closed and gated off on 9/24/24
Road to this location was closed. A closed gate that looks private prevented access.
Sarah M.Guide
Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping
Huge pot holes and water puddles + crowded
You can only park on the one side of the river and it’s very crowded. Additionally the road going down to the camping area has huge pot holes and and water so you need high clearance to get down there.
Ben H.GuideBlankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping
Easy and convenient
Only about 15 minutes away from Glacier National Park Westgate. I was able to stay here for multiple days. Each time was no trouble in finding a place to park. This area is popular for rafting and fishing. The surrounding area is also beautiful. There are outdoor restrooms located nearby. The camping limit for this area is 3 days. I was able to have good Verizon signal. Overall a great spot to camp.
hannah W.Scout
Glacier Rim River Access 10363
Stopped here but didn’t end up staying the night
Could’ve been a really cool camping spot but after setting up camp a couple came yelling right by my van. They were part of the homeless camp and I just didn’t feel super comfortable because they were saying really aggressive things.
- DDavid V.Scout
Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping
Mid week stay
At first it looked crowded but we managed two vans side by side right in the river. Everyone was respectful of each other. Fire rings available. We heard that it can be very loud and crowded on the weekends with groups/parties
Kaitlin K.Guide
GooseHead Camping Area
Good for the night
This campsite was very accommodating for our rig (40ft long x 13.5ft tall) and the road in wasn’t too bad either. Plenty of space for lots of rigs and turning around.
Pros:
- the reservoir access and sun set views were really neat!
Cons:
- there were a few shady characters about with some weird tent set-ups (lawn mowers, abandoned bikes, and tarps) so we didn’t feel entirely safe leaving our stuff alone for a day trip.
- SSara A.Guide
GooseHead Camping Area
Dispersed site
Drove in on a Wednesday and found a site right on the water. A number of spots were occupied with campers/tents with no one there. Really peaceful spot in my experience and an unbeatable view. Rented SUPs from in town to enjoy on the reservoir.
Pit toilet, well maintained, and walkable from all spots in the area.
Josh S.
Traveler
Ryan Road Dispered #2
Quiet solitude near West Glacier
Got here on a Monday at about 1pm.
There were about 3-4 sites available, 2 of which could fit a camper. We grabbed one. It could fit a 20-25' camper with vehicle at most.
The place emptied out pretty well mid week (peak season).
Pros:
Many sites Some flat/level sites Some very big sites (2-3 could probably fit a larger 30'+ rig) Very quiet 15 min to west glacier entrance gate Clean Full 5 bar Tmobile
Cons:
Not much for turn around space, especially for a larger rig. If sites at end of road are packed you may be up a creek. Weekends it's packed. Still quiet, just nit much availability. No water. The spigot that used to be available outside the park gates are no longer available. Closest water is inside the park at the picnic areas.
We stayed 6 nights and it was great. Very quiet, and an easy 25 minute drive to Columbia falls for grocery. 15-20 to hungry horse for gas.
Elizabeth F.TravelerNorth fork Flathead River dispersed camping
Nice stay near West Glacier
This was a nice site for the night. I came around 6pm and all 4 sites were full so we just car camped in one of the parking spots. The four spots look really nice, but they most likely fill up quick, as we came on a Monday night. It’s a very beautiful place to camp and the bathroom is a perk! I definitely recommend if wanting a free place to camp outside of the West Glacier entrance!
- CChristin B.Guide
Ryan Road Dispered #2
Super close to the West Entrance Glacier NP
Many little sites, some with stone rings for fire, some without. Road is easily doable without 4WD. But has some potholes. You will sleep surrounded by forest in nature and close to the west entrance of the glacier National Park.
Courtney P.TravelerNorth fork Flathead River dispersed camping
Riverside camping
Brought our 24 ft trailer here. Multiple spots that accommodate the size and larger. The gravel road in was a bit bumpy at times but not too bad. Very nice spot.
Mary B.GuideRyan Road Dispersed Camping
Last Minute Find Near West Glacier Entrance
Not sure where we were going g to spend the night, but discovered this great campsite through the Dyrt! Large campsites but was pretty full for the night. We were able to get a space for our Mercedes Sprinter next to another van. Score!
- WWyatt F.Scout
Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping
Decent spot
It's a good spot right on the river. Rocky Beach that has a somewhat difficult road to get into. Any stock 4 x 4 truck SUV can do it though. Are some sketchy types sometimes in peak season. There are porta potties, but they are not recently pumped out.
Vincent B.GuideRyan Road Dispersed Camping
I can't believe this is an option outside Glacier National Park!!!
This spot is so close from the west entrance. There's plenty of spots and it's absolutely free. This is an absolute gem of free national Park camping. Very easy to access with minimal clearance needed. I had absolutely no issue finding a spot with a Subaru Crosstrek pulling a square drop for 4 days over the 4th of July weekend. Truly a fantastic find.
Bobby J.
RangerRyan Road Dispersed Camping
Nice stay close to Glacier
It was a nice stay near glacier but something just felt off about it. There was someone shooting a little too close for comfort, people walking down the dirt road late at night, and cars coming and going throughout the night. It was a nice spot though just felt off
- TTrevor M.Scout
Middle Fork Flathead River Dispersed
Chill spot
Good spot lots of space. Need a little bit of clearance to get down here.
- kkristenTraveler
Ryan Road Dispersed Camping
Beautiful spot!
We have a 42’ trailer and thought we would give this spot a shot. There’s a slightly rough dirt road to get to the camp spots. There were about 3-4 sites that could fit our RV. We chose the very last site before the gate leading back to the Ryan air strip. Our site was quiet, loaded with trees and flowers and had a fire pit. We could have easily got a 2nd trailer back there as well. This spot is only about 5 minutes down the road from the West entrance to Glacier National Park. It is next to a used airstrip and we did hear planes taking off and landing a couple times.
Theresa N.TravelerNorth fork Flathead River dispersed camping
perfect
about 6 spots to camp. plenty of people close by, felt safe. fire pits. vault toilet. right next to the river - beautiful! some bees around but weren’t bothersome.
- Theresa N.Traveler
Blankenship Bridge - Dispersed Camping
looked beautiful but unable to get to
i have a subaru crosstrek and the potholes were too flooded to drive down. super unfortunate bc looked absolutely beautiful! only trucks and jeeps were able to make it down the treacherous road.
- Abreon T.Guide
GooseHead Camping Area
BEAUTIFUL
Took my RV down there, lots of spaces, fire pits, bathrooms, walking trails, swimming. Was lots of fun! ❤️
- Abreon T.Guide
North fork Flathead River dispersed camping
Beautiful
Very clean, open space, next to the river. Had clean toilets, big rig safe. Dry camping/dispersed camping. Beautiful views! 😍
JJ D.GuideRyan Road Dispersed Camping
free
Located close to the west entrance, this dispersed camping location is quiet and easily accessible to most vehicles. It did fill up, so get there early. Mosquitos were pretty bad.
jess W.ScoutNorth fork Flathead River dispersed camping
Close to West Glacier, quiet enough, pretty views
I used this spot for the four days I was visiting Glacier NP. It's pretty easy to find and close to West Glacier. The dirt road is DUSTY, but it is what it is (turn your lights on so you're more visible). The dirt road and driveway is a little rough and pothole-y, but my Town and Country handled it just fine.
Lots of sites to choose from; I was joined by a couple others each night and there was a bit of road traffic and people coming to put their rafts in the river, but it wasn't bothersome at all for me.
Right on the Flathead River, surrounded by mountains, and it has a pit-toilet! As a solo female traveler, I would absolutely stay here again.
Haley L.Guide
Big Creek Road
Large, quiet dispersed spot
Dispersed spot in the flathead national forest. Did some group camping here. Nice and open, however it was absolutely littered with trash. Some a moose!
Pallah B.GuideMiddle Fork Flathead River Dispersed
Not for Camping
Part of the area is closed due to flooding until at least June 24. There are also signs that say no camping.
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