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Tongue River State Park Campground

Tongue River State Park Campground, near Decker, Montana, is a solid spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lake view. The campground offers spacious sites with picnic tables and electric hookups, making it a comfortable choice for both tent campers and RV enthusiasts.

Visitors rave about the stunning waterfront sites, which are perfect for fishing or just soaking in the scenery. Many campers have noted the cleanliness of the facilities and the quiet atmosphere, even during busier weekends. One happy camper mentioned, “I found it quiet even on a full weekend,” which speaks volumes about the campground's vibe.

If you're up for some adventure, the surrounding area is great for boating and fishing, with a reputation for excellent catches. Just keep in mind that the roads leading to the sites can be a bit bumpy and dusty, so be prepared for a little shake-up on your way in.

While the campground lacks some amenities like showers and sewer hookups, the essentials are covered, including clean vault toilets and water access. Whether you're here for a quick getaway or a longer stay, Tongue River State Park Campground offers a laid-back atmosphere and beautiful natural surroundings that make it worth a visit.

Description

State Park

Enjoy this 12-mile-long reservoir situated among scenic red shale, juniper canyons, and the open prairies of southeastern Montana. The park is loved by Montana and Wyoming anglers, campers, and boaters. It provides excellent fishing as numerous "state record" fish have been pulled from its waters.

The park offers 81 reservable camping sites with electric hookups, with 27 of those being double occupancy campsites (two electric hook-ups), as well as over 80 non-reservable, non-electric camping sites. Most sites have a fire ring and a picnic table. A dump station and water faucets are available during peak season, as weather permits. The park also has a fish cleaning station and over 20 vault toilets throughout the campgrounds. There are 2 boat ramps with docks for launching boats, one at Camper Point by the marina and one at Pee Wee North.

Day use areas include sheltered picnic tables at Campers Point and Sand Point. Sand Point has a small, but popular “beach area” for swimming and picnicking.

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Location

Tongue River State Park Campground is located in Montana

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Directions

Located just north of the Montana-Wyoming state line, Tongue River Reservoir State Park is located 6 miles north of Decker on Secondary 314, then 1 mile east on county road

Coordinates

45.10216329 N
106.7950774 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Sep. 20, 2022

Labor Day Fun

Our first time here. Pro -clean -wide spaces -quiet -electric only 50/30 -great store Con -very dusty -no trees/shade -very hot

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Month of VisitSeptember
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  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Brian C., September 20, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 4, 2022

Beautiful Sites

Gorgeous site, overlooking the lake. Water was great. Picnic table and electric at site.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by A M., July 4, 2022
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by A M., July 4, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 5, 2022

What a Gem!

Beautiful captions with 5 different large loops. Wide area for each space. I found it quiet even on a full weekend. Really well laid out. This is an irrigation Reservoir, so it is drawn down as the summer goes on. Big Wall Eye fishery.

Site37 Campers Point
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Mimi , June 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Mimi , June 5, 2022
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Mimi , June 5, 2022
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Reviewed Nov. 2, 2021

Wow!

Really amazing place. Thr vast majority of the sites are on the waterfront. Nice reservoir. I heard the fishing is great. Probably really busy in the summer. I visited in late October, so I pinky had one neighbor. Spaces are fairly private. Not many trees, fyi. Majority of sites have electric. Some double spaces on the water. Nice for groups. Picnic tables at each site. No wifi. ATT worked, my neighbor's Verizon did not. $30/ night with electric hookup.

SiteC4
Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Mimi , November 2, 2021
Reviewed May. 31, 2021

Great Place to Recreate

Cool place. VERY bumpy and dusty gravel road to camp sites. Vault toilets and trash cans around but no hook ups for RV. Fun little playground at the Peewee Point camp area. No privacy between sites but enough space for comfort.

Site8 - Peewee South
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Kimberly E., May 31, 2021
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Kimberly E., May 31, 2021
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Reviewed May. 22, 2021

Tongue River is a gateway into Montana

Tongue River Reservoir State Park was our last stop before arriving at our destination in Helena, MT.  Quiet park not far from the interstate surrounded by a wonderful lake.  Facilities were very clean and the area is quite flat.  No problem leveling RV.  Did not use any of the facilities so I cannot comment.  However, watching the boats come in at sunset was very relaxing.  The Montana landscape and how it changes colors as the sun sets was beautiful.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Janet  A., May 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Janet  A., May 22, 2021
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Janet  A., May 22, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 27, 2020

Nice Campground

Campers Point (South) was a nice paved campground with electric hookups. We ended up at the very end of the loop.  It was a big campsite with a dirt burm behind us. I think that helped with blocking the evening winds but it took a little away from the lake views (behind the trailer at least).  We did have immediate access to the water as well. There was lots of room to easily navigate through to our site. The site was clean and held my 28ft trailer, my longbox truck, SxS and even our friends ski boat . Good space in between campsites. The reservoir was nice, not too big but not too small. Lots of trees in the water so boaters just need to we watchful. Some people we knew were camped in one of the dirt camp sites (Pee Wee South) and camps were packed in there like sardines! We were more than pleased with our campsite and the layout. If you're going to reserve a spot I recommend Campers Point (South) and pay a little extra for the pavement spots and electric hookups. It was well worth it.

SiteCP029 - Campers Point (South)
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Great waterfront sites available!

Best to reserve your spot early if you want a waterfront site with power. If you are tent camping there are plenty of walk up sites. Fire pits and picnic tables at the sites and group sites are available. Outhouses are kept very clean and there is access to water throughout the State Park.

SitePeeWee 19
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Tongue River State Park Campground by Alexis H., August 2, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Tongue River State Park Campground?

    Camping at Tongue River State Park Campground can cost between $9.00 and $68.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Tongue River State Park Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Tongue River State Park Campground has water hookups.

  • Are fires allowed at Tongue River State Park Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tongue River State Park Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Tongue River State Park Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is available.