Best camping near Townsend
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-08-02 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Townsend, Montana — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Coulter Campground
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Coulter Campground, located in the state of Montana, offers a wonderful camping experience surrounded by picturesque natural beauty. This campground provides several amenities to…
Why 95: 19 things to do within 15 mi
95Elite
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#2
Confederate Campground
Good
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 91°F
Confederate Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Montana. Situated amidst nature's beauty, the campground offers a range of amenities to enhance your…
Why 90: 18 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#3
Canyon Ferry Lake
Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Canyon Ferry Lake camping area in Montana offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake. There are plenty of activities nearby, including fishing, boating, hiking…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#4
Saltzman's RV Park
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Saltzman's RV Park is an RV park located near Helena, Montana, in the northern Rocky Mountain region. The facility caters to recreational vehicle travelers exploring the area's…
Why 80: 16 things to do within 15 mi
80Elite
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#5
Deepdale FAS
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
Deepdale Fas Campground, located in Montana, offers a delightful camping experience in a picturesque natural setting. The campground provides a range of amenities to cater to…
Why 75: 15 things to do within 15 mi
75Top-rated
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#6
Yorks Islands FAS
Good
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 92°F
The Yorks Islands FAS Camping Area is a picturesque site located in Montana, offering stunning views of the surrounding areas. The camping area is surrounded by breathtaking views…
Why 70: 14 things to do within 15 mi
70Top-rated
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#7
Eagle Guard Cabin
Good
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
Eagle Guard Station Cabin in Montana offers a unique, reservable camping experience in a historic 1930s log cabin setting, surrounded by forested landscapes in the Helena-Lewis…
Why 60: 12 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#8
Rillway Cabin
Fair
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Located in the beautiful state of Montana, Rillway Cabin camping area offers a delightful getaway for nature enthusiasts. Nestled in a serene and picturesque setting, this…
Why 30: 6 things to do within 15 mi
30Rated
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#9
Gipsy Lake
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gipsy Lake Campground in Montana offers both established campsites and nearby dispersed camping within the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. No reservations are needed—sites…
Why 15: 3 things to do within 15 mi
15Rated
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#10
Gipsy Lake Campground
Fair
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Gipsy Lake Campground in Montana offers 7 established, first-come, first-served campsites with no reservations or fees required. The campground features pit toilets, picnic…
Why 15: 3 things to do within 15 mi
15Rated
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#11
Thompson Guard Station
Fair
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Thompson Guard Station camping area is located in the state of Montana. It offers a variety of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 15: 3 things to do within 15 mi
15Rated
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#12
Skidway Campground
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Skidway Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of Montana. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this campground offers a range of amenities for campers to…
Why 10: 2 things to do within 15 mi
10Rated
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#13
Skidway
Fair
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 57°F· Flash flood watch — heavy rain possible· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Skidway camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Montana. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, it offers various amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 10: 2 things to do within 15 mi
10Rated
Camping near Townsend
The Townsend area has 13 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Townsend
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
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