Camping Suggestions for Western Montana Visitors

With camping season upon us, many people are searching the Internet to find the best places to camp in Western Montana. The truth is, there are hundreds of excellent off the road spots that people can camp at throughout Western Montana. However, if you prefer to camp at a campground or RV park then this article has the information that you have been looking for.

Western Montana Camping Site Number One: Salmon Lake Overnight Campsite

If you are driving from Missoula to Salmon Lake the second State Park that you come to on the Left will be the Lake’s overnight campsite. This site not only provides campers number campsites that they can pitch a tent, sleep under the stars, park a camper, or pull in their RV, it also offers number of creature comforts. This site offers potable water, pay showers, and toilet facilities. It also offers a hiking trail that leads down to a great fishing spot next to an old beaver dam, as well as a boat launch, and area for swimming and sun bathing. There is a fee charged to stay at this park. To get the most current fee price please visit the Montana Parks Department’s website for more information.

Western Montana Camping Site Number Two: St. Mary’s/East Glacier KOA

There are dozens of KOA campground located throughout the state of Montana. These campsites offer Rv’ers the utilities and amenities that make the RV lifestyle so appealing. This park is open May 1 through September 30. They offer one room and two room Kabins, as well as Deluxe Kottages. If you have an RV they are able to accommodate RVs up to 70 feet in length, and they offer 50 Amp service.

Western Montana Camping Site Number Three: Polson/Flathead Lake KOA

South of Glacier Park is Montana’s largest lake, Flathead Lake. This lake offers great fishing and boating adventures, as well as backwoods retreats and wildlife adventures. The Polson/Flathead Lake KOA is open April 15 through October 15 and it is able to accommodate RVs up to 70 feet in length. They also offer their RV clients 50 Amp service. If you don’t have an RV then they also have available one and two room Kabins, as well as Deluxe Kottages. They also offer their visitors a swimming pool that is opern May 29 through September 4.

Western Montana Camping Site Number Four: Missoula KOA

If you are visiting the center district of Western Montana then you may want to consider staying at the Missoula KOA. This site is close to the University of Montana, hiking, whitewater rafting opportunities, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Visitor Center, golf courses, and shopping. They are open year round and they also offer a swimming pool to their visitors between May 29 through September 15. If you have an RV this park can accommodate RVs up to 80 feet in length, and they offer a 50 amp service. If you don’t have an RV there are individual camp sites for tents, as well as one and two room Kabins for rent.