Free tent camping in Montana

The Bear Valley (lower) Equestrian Campground has 6 tent and trailer compatible sites and accommodates campers with stock. It has water, feed troughs and hitch rails. There is a vault toilet, piped drinking water, but no garbage services. Access to hiking and horse trails along the Bear Valley National Recreation Tr

A beautiful high mountain lake is the setting for this out of the way campground. Plenty of fishing in lake and streams. Good hiking and ATV trail access. Campsite facilities include picnic tables and fire rings with cooking grills. Within the campground there are vault toilets and a day use picnic area. On Bayhorse

Boulder Creek Horse Camp is located adjacent to Sam Billings Campground. The campground has 4 campsites which include fire rings, picnic tables, gravel tent sites and trailer parking. An additional 5th site is for group use and includes a fire ring and 16' table. There are two highlines and two

CCC Campground rests alongside the Selway River and is a short drive from Fenn Ranger Station, where visitors may access travel information; and Fenn Pond, which is stocked with rainbow trout and has a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk and nature trail. The campground is equipped with a restroom and three campsit

Situated in open, tall timber, this campground is popular for family camping, in that it is near a fishing and swimming pond (Five Mile Pond), has a creek flowing by the site, and has easy access to Crooked River. Fire rings with camp sites grace the campground.

The Golden Gate Campground offers 9 campsites in a peaceful, remote setting near mountain slopes covered in dense pine forest. Peak season for the campground is typically early June through late September. It can be accessed by most vehicles; however the road is narrow and may be rough in spots. Natura

A group of dispersed camping spots located along Goose Lake and Goose Lake Road. Sites are not developed, nor are they designed for large RVs. Several fire rings and outhouses are located along this section of camp sites. A developed campground,

Halfway House Campground rests in tall timber with a small creek running through. There are campsites with tables and fire rings. Stock facilities (feed bunk and loading ramp) are nearby. This is a popular access site into the Gospel Hump Wilderness Area via Crooked Creek Trail #215.

The upper campground has 6 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, and also has vault toilets and potable water. Fishing nearby in Hawley Creek, and in the reservoir. The Hawley Creek Trail is less than 2 miles long, but is rather difficult, gaining over 1000 feet in elevation over the distance. Motorized vehic

Meadow Creek Campground is located along the South Fork of the Clearwater River. The campground has 3 units with picnic tables and toilets.

This is a dispersed camping area located along the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River. The site is full during the Yellow Pine Harmonica Festival held in late July to early August most years, but otherwise is generally available for use. A good spot if you have stock. There are few amenities, 2 va

This is a small, two-unit dispersed camping site that is great if you have stock or want some peace and quiet.