Swimming

1. Riverside Park and Oasis Swimming Lake

Miles City, Southeast Montana

The kids will love this man-made swimming lake.

2. Tongue River Reservoir State Park

Decker, Southeast Montana

The Tongue River Reservoir State Park was formed when the Tongue River was dammed, resulting in a 12-mile long reservoir that winds through scenic red shale, juniper canyons and open prairies of southeastern Montana.

3. East Gallatin Recreation Area

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

Known simply as “the Beach” by locals, the lake here has a 300-acre beachfront which is a great spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking.

4. Bozeman Ponds

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

The area has picnic tables, a pavilion, restrooms, and walking trails. A few years ago this pond received a complete makeover by the Bozeman Breakfast Optimist Club turning three separate ponds into one large one.

5. Bogert Park & City Pool

Bozeman, Bozeman Area

If you want to cool off in an outdoor pool and enjoy a picnic in a nice shady park, this is a great place.

6. Kobayashi Beach on Ennis Lake

McAllister, Bozeman Area

Kobayashi Beach is a favorite locals hangout.

7. Symes Hot Springs Hotel & Mineral Baths

Hot Springs, Northwest Montana

Built in 1928, the historic Symes Hot Springs Hotel is one of many privately owned hot springs in Montana.

Open

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 10:30 PM

8. Logan State Park Campground

Happys Inn, Northwest Montana

Surrounded by a 17-acre mature forest of western larch and ponderosa pine, this park is on the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake.

9. Wild Horse Island State Park

Flathead Area

Wild Horse Island is considered by many locals to be the best watchable wildlife area in the state.

10. Flathead Lake

Flathead Area

This beautiful lake is renowned for boating, sailing, fishing, camping, and swimming.

11. Lake Mary Ronan

Lake Mary Ronan, Flathead Area

Located on the east shore of Lake Mary Ronan, this 76-acre park is shaded by a forest of douglas fir and western larch.

12. Woodland Park

Kalispell, Flathead Area

Filled with all the ingredients for family fun, this park furnishes a pool with a waterslide, playground, rose garden, running/jogging/walking course, playing fields, horseshoe pits, picnic gazebos and barbeque pits.

13. Whitefish Lake City Beach

Whitefish, Flathead Area

Yes, Virginia, there are beaches in Montana, and this is one of the better ones.

14. Swan Lake Recreation Area

Swan Lake, Flathead Area

Swan Lake Recreation Area is located near Swan Lake village in northwest Montana at the north end of the Swan Valley.

15. Flathead Lake State Park - West Shore Unit

Kalispell, Flathead Area

The park’s glacially carved rock outcrops give spectacular views of Flathead Lake and the Mission and Swan Mountain Ranges.

16. Flathead Lake State Park - Wild Horse Island

Flathead Area

A glacier-scoured mountain rises from the depths of the 200 square mile Flathead lake to form Wild Horse Island.

17. Flathead Lake State Park - Big Arm Unit

Polson, Flathead Area

Locked on Flathead Lake’s Big Arm Bay, this park is a popular jump-off point for boat trips to Wildhorse Island.

18. Flathead Lake State Park - Finley Point Unit and Campground

Polson, Flathead Area

Finley Point is located in a secluded, mature conifer forest near the south end of Flathead Lake.

19. Flathead Lake State Park - Yellow Bay Unit and campground

Polson, Flathead Area

Located in the heart of Montana’s famous sweet cherry orchards, this park includes a walk-in tent area, Yellow Bay Creek, and a wide, gravelly beach.

20. Flathead Lake State Park - Wayfarers Unit

Bigfork, Flathead Area

Located near the resort town of Bigfork on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake.

21. Whitefish Lake State Park and Campground

Whitefish, Flathead Area

This popular, 10-acre park has a mature spruce/fir forest which contributes to the ambiance of the campground and beach. Boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities are abundant.

22. Placid Lake State Park and Campground

Seeley Lake, Missoula Area

This park provides a peaceful escape where visitors can participate in many lake-related activities.

23. Frenchtown Pond State Park (Day Use Only)

Frenchtown, Missoula Area

Frenchtown Pond State Park is a 41-acre recreational park which contains a spring-fed lake, making this an ideal area for fishing, swimming, and boating.

24. Hell Creek State Park and Campground

Jordan, Northeast Montana

Hell Creek Campground is located on the Hell Creek Arm of Fort Peck Lake. There are 55 campsites all but 10 have electrical hookups. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring.

25. Ackley Lake State Park Campground

Hobson, Central Montana

Ackley Lake has 15 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and 2 boat ramps, but no water.

26. Sluice Boxes State Park

Belt, Central Montana

A primitive trail follows an abandoned railroad grade through the scenic, Belt Creek Gorge of the Little Belt Mountains.

27. Smith River State Park

White Sulphur Springs, Helena Area

A 61-mile float trip down the remote Smith River Canyon provides outstanding scenery and excellent trout fishing.

28. Lake Como Recreation Area

Darby, Southwest Montana

Originally called “Lake of the White Moose” by the Indians because of an albino moose that once visited its shores, the scenic 906-acre lake is now the setting of many water sports.

29. Mussigbrod Campground

Wisdom, Butte Area

This 10 site pack in pack out campground is located adjacent to Mussigbrod Lake. Situated in tall pines, some sites overlook the lake.

30. Reservoir Lake Campground

Dillon, Butte Area

This campground is at 7,000ft elevation adjacent to Reservoir Lake. There are 16 sites with tables and fire rings and a few sites overlook the lake.

31. Twin Lakes Campground

Wisdom, Butte Area

This 19 site campground, 17 having tables and grilles, is located at 7,200ft elevation in heavy pine woods.

32. Wade Lake Campground

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

At 6,400ft elevation, this 25 site campground is located on the spring-fed Wade Lake. Some sites overlook the lake.

33. Lake Como Campground

Darby, Southwest Montana

Located below Lake Como, this is a 12 site campground located on a single loop. This is bear country so food should be stored in bear-resistant containers.

34. Rock Creek Horse Campground

Darby, Southwest Montana

Located on the south end of Lake Como, the 11 site campground with tables and grilles also has 7 RV pull throughs with no hookups.

35. Three Frogs Campground

Darby, Southwest Montana

This 2 loop campground with 20 sites overlooks Lake Como. There are tables and fire rings at each site.

36. East Rosebud Campground

Absarokee, Red Lodge Area

Located in the valley of the Beartooth Mountains overlooking the East Rosebud Lake, this 14 site campground is popular for its hikes and fishing for Rainbow Trout.

37. Greenough Lake Campground

Absarokee, Red Lodge Area

Open all year round, this 18 site campground at 6,220ft elevation is located on the Main Fork of Rock Creek with a view of the Beartooth Mountain Range.

38. Phillipsburg Bay Campground

Philipsburg, Butte Area

Adjacent to Georgetown Lake is this 3 loop campground. There are 67 sites. Each with a table and fire ring.

39. Piney Campground

Philipsburg, Butte Area

In thick pine woods, this 47 site campground has sites that are adjacent to or overlook the Georgetown Lake.

40. Spillway Campground

Philipsburg, Butte Area

Adjacent to the East Fork Reservoir is this 13 site pack in pack out campground.

41. Lid Creek Campground

Hungry Horse, Glacier Park Area

This campground consists of a large loop with 22 sites along the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir.

42. Lost Johnny Point Campground

Hungry Horse, Glacier Park Area

This campground is adjacent to the 23,750 a-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir.

43. Swan Lake Campground

Swan Lake, Flathead Area

This campground has two loops on the Swan Lake. There are 38 family-sized campsites with picnic tables and fire rings.

44. Beaver Creek Campground

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

At 6,500ft elevation, this campground is located on the eastern end of Earthquake Lake.

45. Lonesomehurst Campground

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

This campground is 11 miles west of Yellowstone National Park. It’s located on the South Fork of Hebgen Reservoir.

46. Rainbow Point Campground

West Yellowstone, Big Sky/Yellowstone Area

This 84 site campground with 26 electric hookups is adjacent to Grayling Arm of Hebgen Reservoir.

47. McGregor Lake Campground

Libby, Northwest Montana

At the west end of Mcgregor Lake it this 22 site campground.

48. Lake Alva Campground

Seeley Lake, Missoula Area

This 39 site campground is located on the east shore of Lake Alva. Some sites have a view of the lake.

49. River Point Campground

Seeley Lake, Missoula Area

At 4,000ft elevation, this single loop campground is along the Clearwater River. None of the campsites are on Seeley Lake but are all within walking distance.

50. Doris Creek Campground

Hungry Horse, Glacier Park Area

Doris Creek Campground has 9 sites for tents or RV camping. No hookups. Some sites have a spectacular view of the lake and Mountain Ranges.

51. Riverside Campground

Hungry Horse, Glacier Park Area

Located on the 27,750-acre Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains. There are 3 sites for tent or RV. No hookups.

52. Wood Lake Campground

Augusta, Great Falls Area

At 5,500 feet elevation sits this 9 site campground. Each site has a table and fire ring. Vaulted toilets and water available.

53. Big Arm State Park Campground

Big Arm, Flathead Area

This campground is located on the southwest side of the Flathead Lake. There are 40 sites and 3 yurts, most of them on the shoreline. Each site has a table and fire ring.

54. Wayfarers State Park Campground

Bigfork, Flathead Area

There are 30 campsites on this northeast shore of the Flathead Lake campground. Beautiful place to watch the sunset.

55. Cooney Lake State Park Campground

Red Lodge Area

There are 82 campsites at this popular reservoir located near Red Lodge. 19 sites have hookups. Fishing for Walleye and Rainbow Trout are popular.

56. South Bootlegger Campground

Chester, Havre Area

This campground is located on the beautiful Lake Elwell. There are tent sites as well as trailer sites. No hookups.

57. VFW Campground

Chester, Havre Area

This primitive campground is located on the Tiber Reservoir.

58. Willow Creek Campground

Chester, Havre Area

59. Lindbergh Lake Campground

Seeley Lake, Flathead Area

There are 11 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring.

60. Slate Creek Campground

Darby, Southwest Montana

At 4,500ft elevation, this pack in pack out campground offers 13 campsites each with a table and fire ring.

61. Painted Rocks State Park Campground

Darby, Southwest Montana

This beautiful state park offers 25 campsites in the West Fork Valley of the Bitterroot Mountains.

62. Schumaker Campground

Darby, Southwest Montana

This 16 site campground on the boundary of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is sitting at 6,500ft elevation. Campsites overlook the Twin Lakes.

63. Lake Mary Ronan State Park Campground

Dayton, Flathead Area

Seven miles west of the Flathead Lake is Lake Mary Ronan State Park and campground.

64. Tongue River Reservoir State Park Campground

Decker, Southeast Montana

There are 6 different campgrounds ( Pee Wee North, Campers Point, Rattlesnake, Sand Point, and below the dam) that make up a total of 156 sites.

65. Cameahwait Campground

Dillon, Butte Area

Cameahwait Campground is located on the north shore of Clark Canyon Reservoir.

66. West Cameahwait Campground

Dillon, Butte Area

This campground is located on the shore of Clark Canyon Reservoir.

67. Tobacco River Campground

Eureka, Northwest Montana

Located on the 90 mile long Lake Koocanusa, is this 6 site campground.

68. Downstream Campground

Fort Peck, Northeast Montana

This campground is located below the Fort Peck Dam on the Missouri River.

69. Duck Creek Campground

Fort Peck, Northeast Montana

There are 15 primitive sites at Duck Creek campground. It is located on the Fort Peck Lake.

70. Floodplain Campground

Fort Peck, Northeast Montana

The campsite area is free. Each with a table and fire ring.

71. McGuire Creek Campground

Fort Peck, Northeast Montana

This campground is located on the Big Dry Arm of the Fort Peck Lake.

72. Nelson Creek Campground

Fort Peck, Northeast Montana

This campground has 25 primitive sites. They are located on the Big Dry Arm of the Fort Peck Lake.

73. The Pines Campground

Fort Peck, Northeast Montana

The outstanding features of this recreation area are the tall ponderosa pine trees. This unique campground on the Fork Peck Lake offers a wilderness experience.

74. Afterbay Campground

Fort Smith, Billings Area

75. Barry's Landing Campground

Fort Smith, Billings Area

Barry's Landing Campground is located in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area.

76. Apgar Campground

Apgar, Glacier Park

Apgar is the largest campground in Glacier National Park.

77. Avalanche Creek Campground

Glacier Park

Nestled within Hemlock trees and the old-growth Cedar in the most popular area of Glacier National Park sits the 87 site Avalanche Creek campground.

78. Bowman Lake Campground

Glacier Park

Located in the North Fork area of Glacier National Park is Bowman Lake Campground. There are 46 sites nestled in trees on the shore of the picturesque Bowman Lake.

79. Fish Creek Campground

Glacier Park

Fish Creek campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park.

80. Kiehns Bay Campground

Havre, Havre Area

Fresno Reservoir Recreation Facilities The reservoir, with 65 miles of shoreline, extends upstream of the dam for approximately 25 miles. Reclamation maintains six recreational areas around the reservoir.

81. Chinamens Gulch Campground

Helena, Helena Area

There are 45 campsites on the Canyon Ferry Reservoir. This is a 35,000-acre lake 50 miles downstream from where the Missouri, Jefferson, Gallatin, and Madison rivers join.

82. Confederate Recreation Area Campground

Helena, Helena Area

Confederate campground has dispersed camping sites on the Canyon Ferry Reservoir. This is a 35,000-acre lake 50 miles downstream from where the Missouri, Jefferson, Gallatin, and Madison rivers join.

83. Coulter Campground

Helena, Helena Area

On the east side of the Upper Holter Lake sits the 7 boat in campsites. The only access to this campground is by boat.

84. Cottonwood Recreation Area Campground

Helena, Helena Area

Cottonwood campground had dispersed campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vaulted toilets available but no water. Located on the southern tip of Canyon Ferry Reservoir.

85. Court Sheriff Campground

Helena, Helena Area

Court Sheriff Campground has 48 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring. This is a very popular campground.

86. Hellgate Campground

Helena, Helena Area

87. Jo Bonner Campground

Helena, Helena Area

There are 28 campsites at Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Southwest Montana. This is a 35,000-acre lake 50 miles downstream from where the Missouri, Jefferson, Gallatin, and Madison rivers join.

88. Riverside Campground

Helena, Helena Area

There is a group shelter with 7 campsites and 8 picnic tables and a vault toilet. The main campground has 27 campsites each with a picnic table and fire ring.

89. White Sandy Campground

Helena, Helena Area

White Sandy Campground has 32 campsites and a large day use area. Each campsite has a picnic table and a fire ring.

90. Devil's Creek Campground

Jordan, Northeast Montana

Devil's Creek Campground is located on Fort Peck Lake. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets available, but no water.

91. Ashley Lake Campground

Kalispell, Flathead Area

Ashley Lake has 11 campsites, 2 sites on the south side, 5 sites at the north end of the lake, and 4 more near the Boat Launch. Each has a table and fire ring.

92. Little McGregor Lake Campground

Libby, Northwest Montana

Little McGregor Campground is located 53 miles southeast of Libby.

93. Upper Thompson Lake Campground

Kalispell, Northwest Montana

This campground is located within the Thompson Chain of Lakes in the Kootenai National Forest

94. James Kipp Recreation Area and Campground

Malta, Havre Area

Located along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail is the James Kepp Recreation Area and campground. It has 34 campsites, 19 single sites, and 15 group sites.

95. Barron Creek Campground

Libby, Northwest Montana

Barron Creek Campground is on the west side of the Lake Koocanusa in the Kootenai National Forest.

96. Fourchetta Bay Campground

Malta, Havre Area

Fourchette Bay Campground is a primitive camping area located on Fort Peck Lake on the north side.

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