RV sites near Trego, Montana offer convenient basecamp options for exploring northern Montana's forests and Kootenai National Forest. Located at around 3,000 feet elevation, this area experiences warm summer days that can reach the mid-80s and cool nights often dropping into the 40s even in July. Winter camping options are limited with most facilities closing from October through April when temperatures regularly fall below freezing.
What to Do
Fishing access points: Ten miles from Trego at Mountain Meadow RV Park and Cabins, campers can fish the stocked pond on-site. "The fishing pond, kayak rentals and camp store" provide convenient recreation without leaving the grounds, according to reviewer Tracy O.
Golf courses nearby: The 18-hole championship golf course adjacent to The RV Resort at Indian Springs Montana offers players mountain views during their round. "The park is adjacent to a wonderful 18 hole championship golf course. There is a small gift shop, miles of walking trails and an off leash dog park," notes Jason N.
Lake recreation: Lake Koocanusa is accessible from Blue Mountain RV Park for water activities. Nancy C. mentions that the lake is "close by for boating, fishing and swimming if you want to brave the cold water."
What Campers Like
Mountain views: Clyde's Camp preserves the natural setting while offering RV sites. "He did a wonderful job of keeping the site as natural as possible," says Matthew W. about owner Nate's approach to the land.
Pet amenities: Designated dog areas are increasingly common at RV parks in the region. At West Glacier RV & Cabin Resort, Steve R. appreciates that "they have 2 dog parks!" making it convenient for travelers with pets.
Private camping experiences: Some smaller parks offer more secluded sites than the larger RV resorts. Kelsey B. describes their experience at Mountain Meadow: "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."
What You Should Know
Seasonal closures: Most campgrounds around Trego operate only during warmer months. Blue Mountain RV Park runs "May-Sept," according to Nancy C., with Two Bit Outfit operating "April 1 to November 1" according to their listing.
WiFi connectivity varies: Internet access can be unreliable in wooded settings. At Columbia Falls RV Park, one camper found "solid wifi" while Ray & Terri F. report at Mountain Meadow RV Park: "The CG has WiFi, but we could never get more than about 20 KB/s, which is effectively useless."
Site levelness challenges: Some campsites require extra work to level RVs. Ray & Terri F. note that at Mountain Meadow RV Park "Our site was not very level front to back and side to side, and though we got close, we couldn't get fully level."
Tips for Camping with Families
Kid-friendly amenities: North American RV Park offers activities specifically for children. "Has a dog park and a little playground for kids. Wi-Fi in my opinion worked great," reports Danielle F.
Budget-friendly laundry: When traveling with children, access to affordable laundry facilities matters. Kimberly W. notes at North American RV Park & Yurt Village: "Laundry was great also. $2 to wash and $2 to dry."
Entertainment options: Family-friendly activities extend beyond the campgrounds. Danielle F. describes nearby attractions: "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 selection strategy: For privacy in often crowded RV parks, consider location carefully. Melody C. shares: "We got a prized corner spot with privacy of trees. So nice to have a grassy site, too."
Hookup placement: At West Glacier RV Park, Jerald advises caution with power hookups: "Site layout is fair with the power pedestal way forward so it's either park your tow vehicle behind your trailer or have a lot of length for all your connections."
Satellite connectivity: For RVers wanting television service, tree cover can be problematic. Ray & Terri F. report: "We were able to get DISH coverage on all three western satellites at our site. There were no OTA channels to be had with our fixed omni antenna."