From wide-open prairies to rugged peaks and alpine meadows, Montana offers an abundance of ways to unplug and experience the outdoors. Whether you’re pulling a camper, driving an RV or pitching a tent, the state offers something for everyone. Popular fall camping locations include the towns of Cooke City and Silver Gate just off the Beartooth Highway north of Yellowstone National Park, and the Jewel Basin Hiking Area in northwest Montana, which is maintained specifically for hiking and camping.
If boating, fishing and mountain biking are your speed, head to campgrounds near Flathead Lake, such as Finley Point or Big Arm. The Blackfeet Reservation also has four campgrounds — Chewing Black Bones, Duck Lake, Red Eagle and Buffalo Calf — that blend traditional outdoor recreation with cultural experiences, set against some of the nation’s most iconic terrain.
Hikers and bikers looking for a change of scenery can head to the dramatic geological formations of Makoshika State Park — the state’s largest badlands area — for a weekend of exploring trails and stargazing. In the northeast part of the state, camping options range from primitive backcountry sites in the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge to developed campground and RV parks along the shores of Fort Peck Lake and at Brush Lake State Park.
A full list of all Montana State Parks campgrounds can be found here.
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