Five Idyllic Campsites in Montana, U.S.A.
- Lee John
- Apr 3, 2015
- 3 min read
Montana is a dramatic and impressive state with more than its fair share of scenic beauty and natural interest. Why not see this state at its best by coming for a camping holiday at one of its many idyllic campsites. Here are just five of the delightful campsites you could choose from:
Many Glacier Campground, Glacier National Park
This is one of the most popular of several delightful campgrounds at Glacier National Park. The pitches are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis and so it is a good idea to make sure that you arrive early to make sure you can get a spot. This is one of the best campsites to stay at if you are thinking of hiking while in the area. There are many lovely hiking trails leading from the campsite that will take you to see the glaciers after which the park is named. This is also a good campsite for viewing the diverse wildlife in the park.
Woodbine Campground
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This remote mountain campsite is situated close to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness in south-western Montana. It is around 3 hours drive from Yellowstone National Park along the scenic Beartooth Highway. Though it is fairly remote there are paved roads all the way to this campsite and it can fill up quickly in peak season – so arrive early to ensure you can snag a pitch. A short walk up a trail from the campsite will take you to a grand waterfall, while other trails take you in all directions to explore the beautiful forested mountains.
Black Canyon Campground, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area
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Campsite pitches in this scenic canyon are made more special somehow by the fact that they can only be reached by boat. Be wary and watch out for curious bears in this canyon as you sit back and enjoy watching the wildlife in this lovely, peaceful spot, on the lake shore and backed by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine trees. Enjoy some time on the water and hiking in the woods, revelling in the beauty of the great outdoors.
Beaver Creek Campground, near Yellowstone West
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While most of the Yellowstone National Park is found in Wyoming, a little of the north west of the park spills into Montana. Beaver Creek Campground is well-situated to explore this side of the park. It is located just 30 minutes or so away from the park, in an area that does itself have great scenic appeal. What is more, there is plenty to see and do here, from hikes and horseback riding trails to canoeing and kayaking. There are also historic sites and viewpoints to visit.
St. Mary's Campground, Glacier National Park
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Right in the east side of the National Park this campground offers good access to a number of excellent hiking trails within the park. This is also well placed for a visit to explore the rich cultural heritage of the largest native American tribe in Montana, at the 1.5 million acre Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Or perhaps you could pop over the border to Canada to explore the Glacier National Parks sister park, the Waterton Lakes National Park.
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