Best camping near Townsend
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Coulter Campground
Good
8.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 84: live conditions (good) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#2
Confederate Campground
Good
6.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 82: live conditions (good) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
82Elite
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#3
Canyon Ferry Lake
Good
7.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 76: live conditions (good) · 15 things to do within 15 mi
76Top-rated
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#4
Deepdale FAS
Good
11.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 74: live conditions (good) · 14 things to do within 15 mi
74Top-rated
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#5
Yorks Islands FAS
Good
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Heat advisory· Light wildfire smoke · Light
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 72: live conditions (good) · 13 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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#6
Eagle Guard Cabin
Good
17.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°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 73: live conditions (good) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
73Top-rated
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#7
Rillway Cabin
Good
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 89°F
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 60: live conditions (good) · 5 things to do within 15 mi
60Solid
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#8
Gipsy Lake
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 57: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#9
Gipsy Lake Campground
Good
10.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 57: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#10
Thompson Guard Station
Good
11.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 85°F
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 57: live conditions (good) · 3 things to do within 15 mi
57Solid
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#11
Skidway Campground
Good
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 55: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
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#12
Skidway
Good
16.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 59°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 88°F
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 55: live conditions (good) · 2 things to do within 15 mi
55Solid
Camping near Townsend
The Townsend area has 12 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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Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.