Campgrounds Available This Weekend Near Princeton, MT
Nestled amidst the stunning backdrop of the Lolo National Forest, Princeton, MT offers a diverse array of camping options perfect for both avid adventurers and casual outdoor enthusiasts. For RV travelers, the nearby St. Regis River RV Park provides full hookups, scenic river views, and easy access to fishing and hiking trails. Tent campers will appreciate the pristine sites at the Kootenai Creek Campground, where towering trees create a tranquil atmosphere and idyllic surroundings. Those seeking solitude can explore dispersed camping opportunities along Forest Service roads, allowing for a more rugged experience in the wilderness. With the picturesque Bitterroot Valley to the south and the majestic peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the north, Princeton serves as an excellent base for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and wildlife spotting. Whether you're parked under the star-studded skies or surrounded by whispering pines, camping near Princeton, MT promises a memorable escape into nature.
Philipsburg Bay Campground is located in the Pintler Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (1 hr 29 min southeast of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 6,405 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $16.00 to $17.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Piney Campground is located in the Pintler Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (1 hr 30 min southeast of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 6,407 feet. There are a total of 17 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. 16 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $15.00 to $17.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lodgepole Campground is located in the Pintler Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (1 hr 24 min southeast of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 6,443 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 45 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $17.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Spring Gulch Campground is located in the Sula Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest (1 hr 29 min south of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 4,325 feet. There are a total of 11 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. 9 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 99 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Spring Hill Campground is located in the Pintler Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest (1 hr 35 min west of Helena, MT) with an elevation of 6,133 feet. There are a total of 9 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $15.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Beavertail Hill Campground is part of Beavertail Hill State Park in Montana (just 28 min east of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 3,608 feet. There are a total of 24 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 75 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $24.00 per night. Some amenities include drinking water, restroom. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Placid Lake Campground is part of Placid Lake State Park in Montana (1 hr northeast of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 4,140 feet. There are a total of 41 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of November. 40 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 24 and 51 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 17 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $24.00. Some amenities include drinking water, boat ramp, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Salmon Lake Campground is part of Salmon Lake State Park in Montana (51 min east of Missoula, MT) with an elevation of 3,949 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of December. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 28 and 51 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 16 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $24.00. Some amenities include restroom, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
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