Big Sky Country has so many beautiful options when it comes to camping, so it’s hard to narrow them down to only a few. As your local Airstream dealer, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite campsites around the state, because we know you’re busy and can’t sift through every single place ranked on the internet. These parks offer amenities galore, plenty of space and a home base where you can park your Flying Cloud and get out adventuring! If you find yourself in Missoula and want to check out some of the latest Airstream models, come into Airstream of Montana, where we can show you what we carry and swap Montana camping stories!
Jim & Mary’s RV Park
Located right here in Missoula, this year-round RV park offers 69 campsites with plenty of room for slide-outs and big rigs. There are picnic tables at every site as well as wifi for up to two devices. Jim & Mary’s has a rec hall, a pavilion, horseshoes and other outdoor games and a rec center for family entertainment and relaxation. This campsite provides restrooms and showers, laundry machines, ice, cable hookups and RV services and supplies on-site to get your rig in great shape for your next jaunt. Pets are welcome, so feel free to bring your dog!
Outback Montana RV Park & Camp
Only minutes away from gorgeous, clean Flathead Lake near Bigfork, Outback Montana RV Park & Camp has full hookup campsites with a variety of price points depending on the type of camping you’re doing. 30- and 50-amp pull-throughs are less than $40 per night, while partial hookups for small RVs and tent camping are also available for even less. If you’re dry camping, you’re still able to use the park’s wifi and showers. Pets are permitted if they’re leashed and attended at all times. The campsite also offers paddle board and kayak rentals, a covered picnic and barbecue area, a playground for kids and facilities to host large group gatherings.
Less than a mile from the park, you’ll find the small locality of Woods Bay, which has a few options for dining and entertainment, including Raven Cafe, the Flathead Lake Brewery and the Saddlehorn Bar & Grille. Access to the lake is found here, with plenty of avenues for hiking, fishing, waterskiing, swimming, boating and more.
Southside RV Park
Nestled in the city of Dillon in the southwest corner of the state, Southside RV Park offers visitors convenient local access to many attractions while still offering a secluded space to camp. Open from March 1 to November 30 each year, the camp offers a nearly year-round experience except during the worst part of winter. Blacktail Creek runs through the property so creekside camping is possible with plenty of full hookup sites for RVs with water, sewer and electric. Only a short walk or drive from the park is the city center of Dillon, where you’ll find convenience stores, the University of Montana Art Museum, Beaverhead Brewing Company and even more. Enjoy the charms of city life with the relaxed atmosphere of the campsite all in one nice package!
Mountain Meadow RV Park
A quick nine-mile drive away from Glacier National Park, the Mountain Meadow RV Park is perfectly situated for nature enthusiasts seeking beautiful vistas, seclusion, gorgeous forests and outdoor recreation. The camp is near Hungry Horse, along the middle fork of the Flathead River, which empties into Flathead Lake 40 miles to the south. Mountain Meadow boasts 56 spacious RV sites with full hookups and free wifi access. Every site has a picnic table and space to barbecue or have a campfire, and there are laundry facilities on site. There’s a pond filled with rainbow trout for anglers. If you’re looking to explore the northwest Montana area, this campsite is conveniently located near the quaint village of West Glacier as well as many of Montana’s oldest historic train depot sites. You’re sure to find something to enjoy while nestled in the quiet forest beauty of this campsite.
Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park
Located at the western entrance to the acclaimed Yellowstone National Park on the Wyoming-Montana border, the Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park gives you convenient access to one of the United States’ most beloved national parks. The park is nestled within the Gallatin National Forest, giving you lovely tree-filled vistas, and the town of West Yellowstone has plenty of amenities and small-town quirks for you and your family to explore. Lakes and rivers for fishing and water recreation abound, and you’ll be able to find a place to do almost anything you want, from horseback riding to floating down the river to IMAX movies and aerial rope courses. Family-friendly, amenity-laden and naturally beautiful, this RV park is an excellent place to set up camp when you’re exploring the mid-southern region of the state.
Ready to check out some great Airstream models for your next Montana camping adventure, including the Flying Cloud? Come down to our Missoula dealership location to see the new and used RVs we have in stock. Airstream of Montana serves the cities of Kalispell and Bozeman.
