Dispersed Camping in Glacier County, Montana
Showing 57 locations in Glacier County.
8 Flags Campground
A small, quiet municipal campground located along the riverbank under mature trees near the border. It offers level gravel sites with options ranging from unserviced tent/van spots to partial and full hookups.
Atlantic Creek Backcountry Campground
Located in Glacier National Park, Atlantic Creek is a designated backcountry campground accessible only by foot trail. It features designated tent pads, a pit toilet, and food storage poles in a pristine alpine wilderness setting near Atlantic Falls.
Beaver Woman Lake Backcountry Camp
A remote hike-in backcountry campsite next to Beaver Woman Lake in Glacier National Park, accessible only by trail and requiring a wilderness permit.
Blacktail Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along Blacktail Road within the Flathead National Forest. It offers direct access to native forest settings and is conveniently situated near local trails.
Buffalo Calf Campground
A managed campground on the Blackfeet Reservation, offering tent and electric RV sites nestled near a small pond. Located only 15 minutes from the Two Medicine entrance of Glacier National Park, it features expansive prairie views with mountains in the distance.
Bum Shot Mountain Dispersed
A rustic, remote pull-off located on unpaved roads near South Browning and Bum Shot Mountain.
Casey's RV and Camping
A newly established, clean private campground situated outside Glacier National Park off the Heart Butte Cutoff. It features spacious gravel sites suitable for large rigs, clean restrooms, hot showers, a dump station, and potable water.
Challenge Cabin
Challenge Cabin offers a primitive winter getaway in a remote mountain environment. Access during the winter season requires an eight-mile trek via skiing, snowmobiling, or snowshoeing. The cabin provides basic amenities including a wood stove and propane cook stove for a rustic backcountry experience.
Cobalt Lake Backcountry Campground
This scenic backcountry destination offers hike-in camping near the shores of Cobalt Lake in Glacier National Park, requiring a wilderness permit for all overnight stays.
Cut Bank Campground
A quiet, primitive National Park Service campground situated on the tranquil east side of Glacier National Park. Accessible via a bumpy gravel road, this secluded getaway features 16 first-come, first-served sites equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, tent pads, and bear-proof food lockers. There is no potable water available, so campers must pack in their own supply. It offers direct access to the Pitamakan Pass trailheads, perfect for peaceful day hikes away from the park's busier corridors.
Dean Creek Campsite
Dean Creek Campsite is a remote wilderness walk-in clearing located along Dean Creek in the Flathead National Forest.
Devil Creek Campground
A scenic developed campground situated in a heavily wooded conifer forest along US Highway 2, just six miles west of Marias Pass. It features 13 paved campsites, basic vault toilets, and access to the Devil Creek Trail. While water spigots are on-site, they are not designed for RV tank fills, and visitors should plan to arrive with full fresh water tanks. The site offers beautiful mountain forest views but experiences some highway noise due to its proximity to the road.
Devil Creek Trailhead
The starting point for the Devil Creek Trail #167, providing access to the Spotted Bear Wilderness. Overnight parking and camping are prohibited in this trailhead parking lot.
Divided Creek Campground
A relaxed, rustic campground located right outside the Glacier National Park gate. Offering tent sites, dry RV sites, and cabins near Divided Creek with very friendly hosts.
East Fork Skyland Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt forest road corridor within the Flathead National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a wooded setting near the Glacier region.
Fielding Pumphouse Dispersed
A convenient forest service access road within Flathead National Forest, providing dispersed camping opportunities near the Fielding / Coal Creek Trailhead.
Foot Red Eagle Lake Campground
Situated at the foot of Red Eagle Lake in Glacier National Park, this backcountry campsite offers scenic lake views for hikers with wilderness permits.
Giefer Trailhead
A quiet trailhead parking area on the Flathead National Forest that serves as a launching point for backcountry recreation along the Giefer Creek Trail. The location features a gravel parking area suitable for passenger vehicles.
Glacier Lil' Peaks Casino Parking
Paved parking lot at the Glacier Lil' Peaks Casino, offering a convenient stopover with quick access to nearby services in South Browning.
Glacier Meadows RV
A private, developed RV park located in a beautiful wooded area. It is well-situated for travelers visiting Glacier National Park and easily accommodates big rigs and trailers, offering some sites with electricity.
Gold Springs Park Campground
A quiet family campground located near the Milk River and an oxbow lake, situated just north of the US-Canada border near Coutts. The park features open and wooded sites, cabin rentals, and a stocked trout lake with boat rentals.
Head Red Eagle Lake Campground
This hike-in backcountry campsite is located at the head of Red Eagle Lake in Glacier National Park and requires a wilderness permit.
Heart of Glacier RV
A clean private RV park and campground offering full and partial hookups within walking distance of local amenities in St. Mary. Facilities include clean restrooms with hot showers, laundry, and picnic tables.
Johnson’s Campground and RV Park
A historic, family-run private campground set on a hill overlooking the scenic surroundings just outside Glacier National Park. The property features an on-site restaurant, clean restrooms, laundry, and hot showers.
Lake Frances Campground
A quiet municipal campground situated along the shores of Lake Frances, offering a mix of full hookup, partial hookup, and dry camping options on a first-come, first-served basis.
Lake Isabel Backcountry Camp
A remote wilderness backcountry campsite situated along the scenic shores of Lake Isabel, accessible only via a long hike-in trail.
Little Badger Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. Roadside pullouts along the dirt road provide opportunities for rustic camping with natural surroundings.
Lubec Lake Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping spots located along the Lubec Lake road corridor within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. The route climbs up to a highly exposed grassy ridge offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, along with a few sheltered options tucked into the adjacent pine trees.
Milk River Street Parking
On-street parking area in Milk River, suitable for short overnight stops. The area is also utilized by commercial vehicles.
Morning Star Lake Backcountry Campsite
Backcountry campsite situated at Morning Star Lake in Glacier National Park, accessible only via hiking trails.
Mowitch Basin Road Dispersed
Mowitch Basin provides seasonal dispersed camping along a native-material dirt road in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, with beautiful mountain and forest views.
No Name Lake Backcountry Campsite
A pristine backcountry camping destination nestled beneath the dramatic face of Pumpelly Pillar next to No Name Lake. Accessible only by trail, this wilderness spot offers an immersive experience deep in the Glacier backcountry.
North Fork Dupuyer Creek
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along the North Fork Dupuyer Creek road within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. This area offers primitive camping options tucked against the scenic Rocky Mountain Front.
Oldman Lake Backcountry Campsite
A designated backcountry wilderness campsite located at Oldman Lake in Glacier National Park, accessible only by hiking trail. A valid backcountry permit is required for overnight stays. Food preparation and sleeping areas are separated to reduce wildlife interactions. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks.
Ole Creek Backcountry Camp
Ole Creek is a backcountry hike-in campsite situated along the scenic Ole Creek Trail in the southern region of Glacier National Park.
Ole Lake Backcountry Campsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along the shore of Ole Lake in the southern wilderness of Glacier National Park.
Park Creek
A remote hike-in backcountry campsite located along Park Creek near Soldier Mountain.
Pike Creek Road Dispersed Area
This scenic corridor along Forest Road 8958 (Pike Creek Road) offers several primitive, dispersed campsites tucked among the trees just south of Marias Pass. Located on Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest land, the area provides a quiet forest escape with excellent mountain vistas.
Red Eagle Campground
A basic developed campground located near the road to Two Medicine, just outside Glacier National Park. The property features numerous spacious dry camping sites alongside the river, plus select sites with electric hookups. Amenities are simple, consisting of portable toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, making this a reliable overflow option when nearby park facilities are at capacity.
Ridge Road Dispersed
An accessible Forest Service road corridor near the border of Glacier National Park offering dispersed camping on a native dirt road surface. High-quality natural surroundings provide a peaceful backdrop for self-contained rigs.
Rising Sun Campground
Nice, established developed campground in Glacier National Park, located about 6 miles from St. Mary on the east side of the park. It operates strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. The sites are nestled in tall trees with scenic mountain views, offering flush toilets, running sinks, potable water, and a nearby park shuttle stop.
Silvertip Cabin
A remote, historic wilderness cabin situated south of Hungry Horse. Ideal as an equestrian and hiking basecamp, this cabin requires a 4-mile hike or horseback ride to access, depending on seasonal trail conditions.
Skyland Road Dispersed
This dispersed camping area is situated along Skyland Road in a scenic forested setting. Sites are located near a flowing stream and offer a mix of shade and open space. It is a quiet and remote destination suitable for self-contained rigs during the snow-free seasons.
Sleeping Wolf Campground
A budget-friendly seasonal commercial campground located in Browning, serving as a convenient staging point just east of Glacier National Park. The property offers both basic dry camping and electric hookup sites, though overall maintenance of the facility is basic.
Spotted Bear River Road
A scenic mountain corridor winding alongside the Spotted Bear River in the Flathead National Forest, offering primitive roadside dispersed camping opportunities.
Summit Campground
A scenic National Forest campground located near Marias Pass, offering paved roads and level, heavily shaded campsites with picnic tables and fire rings. It is a peaceful forest setting with beautiful mountain backdrops, though highway and railroad sounds are audible.
Sweet Pine RV & Tipi Campground
A commercial RV park and glamping campground located near East Glacier National Park. The property offers numerous full-hookup RV sites, glamping tipis, and dedicated tent areas, complete with standard developed amenities and mountain views.
Swift Dam Campground
A free, county-operated campground located near the scenic Swift Dam, offering basic amenities and beautiful views of the Rocky Mountain Front.
Two Medicine Campground
An established developed campground on the quieter east side of the national park, offering about 100 scenic campsites right by the water. Located in a pristine valley, it provides direct access to spectacular alpine trailheads and lakes.
Upper Nyack Creek Campsite
A remote, hike-in backcountry campsite located along Upper Nyack Creek in Glacier National Park, requiring a wilderness permit for overnight stays.
Upper Park Creek Backcountry Campsite
Upper Park Creek is a remote, hike-in backcountry wilderness campsite located along the Park Creek Trail in Glacier National Park.
Upper Two Medicine Lake Backcountry Campsite
A scenic backcountry campsite situated along the alpine shores of Upper Two Medicine Lake. Features dramatic glacial valley scenery and direct access to mountain trails.
West Fork Cabin
A rustic Forest Service Guard Station cabin located along the North Fork Teton River. Accessible by standard vehicles in summer, but winter access requires snowshoeing, skiing, or snowmobiling the final 3.5 miles past the ski area.
West Fork Teton Campground
A quiet and open USFS developed campground located at the end of the forest service road. Offering expansive mountain views and direct access to nearby wilderness trailheads along the Rocky Mountain Front Range.
Whitetail Road Dispersed
This remote corridor in the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest offers scenic dispersed camping options along Whitetail Road. Located near Heart Butte, the area provides a quiet retreat with beautiful mountain backdrops, though access is strictly seasonal. High clearance or careful driving is recommended due to the native dirt surface.
Y Lazy R
An established commercial RV park and motel located near South Browning with easy access to local services.
Zip's Place Cabin
An historic U.S. Forest Service rental cabin originally established as a homestead in 1937. Located in a scenic forested setting, it offers rustic lodging with drive-up access in summer and ski-in access during winter months.