Montana Campground Fees, Hookups & Reservations
No fee data in the federal directory. We report the reservable-vs-first-come split by agency; nightly fees and hookup specifics live on each campground's Recreation.gov page. Federal coverage only.
Montana has 287 federal campgrounds managed by agencies including the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management. Of these, 238 campgrounds accept advance reservations through Recreation.gov, while 49 operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the majority of Montana's federal campgrounds can be made online, typically opening 6 months in advance, though availability varies seasonally.
Fees and hookup availability differ significantly among Montana's federal campgrounds and cannot be determined from the federal directory alone. Visitors must check each individual campground's Recreation.gov page to confirm current fees, which vary based on location and amenities, as well as to verify whether RV hookups are available and what types are offered. Planning ahead and reviewing specific facility information before arrival is essential for trip preparation.
Where fees and hookups actually live
The federal directory tracks who manages a campground, how many sites it has and whether it's reservable — but not nightly fees or RV hookups, which differ site to site. For those, open the campground's Recreation.gov page, where current fees, hookup types and the reservation window are listed.
| Managing agency | Reservable | First-come |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Forest Service | 198 | 42 |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers | 13 | 2 |
| National Park Service | 9 | 3 |
| Bureau of Land Management | 10 | 2 |
| Bureau of Reclamation | 8 | 0 |
Common questions
Do Montana federal campgrounds have RV hookups?
Some do and some don't — hookup availability isn't in the federal directory data, so check each campground's Recreation.gov page for water, electric and sewer details.
How much does it cost to camp?
Fees vary by facility and aren't part of the federal export, so we don't quote a price. Each Recreation.gov facility page shows its current nightly fee.
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Reservable flags from the federal RIDB export, verified June 2026. How we compile this.