Montana RV camping: what to know
Montana RV camping splits into two magnets — Glacier National Park in the northwest and the West Yellowstone gateway in the south — with Flathead Lake, Bozeman and the Gallatin corridor in between. Inside both national parks the campgrounds are dry (no hookups) with tight rig limits; the private RV parks and KOAs just outside the gates are where full hookups live.
The season is short. Many campgrounds open late May or June and close by late September, and Going-to-the-Sun Road has its own vehicle-size rules. Every Montana guide below spells out hookups, rig limits and reservation windows so you can plan around them.
Our picks to start with
- Best RV Parks in Montana Statewide comparison — Glacier country to the Yellowstone gateway.
- RV Camping at Glacier National Park Apgar, Fish Creek, St. Mary and the West Glacier parks compared.
- Best West Yellowstone RV Parks Grizzly RV Park, KOAs and the in-town options with hookups.
- Flathead Lake Camping State park units and private lakefront parks compared.
- Montana Boondocking Guide Where dispersed camping is allowed and how to do it safely.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I RV camp in Montana?
The big three are Glacier National Park (Apgar, Fish Creek, St. Mary and gateway parks in West Glacier and Columbia Falls), the West Yellowstone gateway (private full-hookup parks a few minutes from the park entrance), and Flathead Lake's state park units. Bozeman, Missoula and Billings have city-adjacent RV parks for stopovers.
Are there RV parks inside Glacier National Park?
There are campgrounds, not RV parks. Apgar, Fish Creek, St. Mary and a few others accept RVs up to their posted length limits, but none has hookups. For full hookups you stay in West Glacier, Columbia Falls or St. Mary just outside the boundaries.
Does Montana have RV resorts?
Yes, mostly around Glacier (West Glacier KOA Resort, several Columbia Falls parks), West Yellowstone (Grizzly RV Park) and Bozeman (Bozeman Hot Springs Campground). Expect resort pricing in July and August and shoulder-season discounts in June and September.
When do Montana RV campgrounds open?
Most national-park and higher-elevation campgrounds open between mid-May and mid-June and close in September or early October. Lower-elevation private parks near Bozeman, Missoula and Billings run longer; some are open year-round. Always check the current season on the operator's site.
Can a 40-foot motorhome camp in Glacier or Yellowstone?
In the gateway RV parks, yes. Inside the parks, options narrow: only some loops accept rigs that long, and Going-to-the-Sun Road restricts vehicles over 21 feet between Avalanche and Rising Sun. Our rig-size guide lists the limits campground by campground.
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