Camping
Swap stories around a campfire.

From the Badlands to mountain lakes, a variety of amenities are offered to make your stay more comfortable. Amenities vary from park to park, so please check this web site carefully. You'll find clean restrooms, hot showers, boat launches, planned activities, playgrounds, hiking trails, sites for disabled persons, and more. For RV users, several campgrounds have dump stations, as well as campsites with electrical hookups. For your convenience, many campgrounds also offer firewood for sale. Fishing cleaning stations are located at Cooney, Hell Creek, and Tongue River Reservoir.

For added safety and service, campground hosts reside at most state parks with camping facilities.

Campsites include:

  • Picnic table
  • Fire ring

What to bring:

  • Cooking utensils
  • Sleeping bag/pad
  • Personal toiletries
  • Flashlight
  • Container for water
Dates

Campsites are available year-round at some parks. Please check each park for specific dates.

Checkout Times

Check-out time is 1:00 PM. Camping in designated areas is limited to 14 days in any 30-day period, except in areas posted for a 7-day limit.

Fees

Camping fees are $15 per site for Montana residents and $23 for nonresidents. Fee for electrical hookup is $5.00 where available. Camping fees include a 4% accommodation tax, a 3% sales tax, and nonresident day use fee. Nonresidents who purchase a nonresident annual pass may deduct $5 from the camping fee. Additional fees are charged for showers, firewood, ice, and other amenities on site.

Fires

No fires are allowed outside designated burning pits.

Reservations

Learn more about reserving a campsite through our reservation program.