Top Campgrounds near Manhattan
Hellgate Campground
Hellgate Campground is situated 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Historically, it was explored by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, who praised its beauty. The area later attracted miners during the 1850s gold rush.
Wapiti Cabin
Wapiti Cabin is a rustic log cabin open year-round for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling. Accessible by vehicle in warmer weather, winter conditions may necessitate a six-mile journey on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobil...
Yellowstone Hot Springs
Jo Bonner Campground
Jo Bonner Campground is situated at the northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, and provides year-round recreational opportunities. Named after Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner, it is a small, charming campground...
Norwegian Wood Ranch
Cave Point Group Use Area
Cave Point Group Use Shelter is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. It provides year-round recreational opportunities and is steeped in mining history, named after the early ...
Ruby Reservoir
Ruby Reservoir offers fishing, boating, and camping on its eastern shore. It was created for agricultural irrigation and experiences significant water level fluctuations. Visitors can also collect garnets along the shoreline.
Chinamen's Campground
Chinamen's Campground is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, and offers year-round recreational activities. The area has a historical background tied to the gold rush of the 1850s, attracting m...
Freedom Point Picnic Area
Freedom Point Pavilion is available for private reservations from early June to Labor Day, accommodating up to 100 people. It features picnic tables, barbecue grills, and water, but lacks electricity. Fees are $75 for groups up to 50 and $125 for ...
Sheepshead Picnic Area
Sheepshead Pavilion is available for private gatherings from mid-June to Labor Day, accommodating up to 200 people with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and water, but no electricity. Reservation fees range from $75 to $200 based on group size, wit...
Court Sheriff Campground
Court Sheriff Campground is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana, offering year-round recreational activities. It is named after Court Sheriff, who moved to Montana in 1865 to work in the mines and later established a ...
Butte KOA Journey
Riverside Campground
Riverside Campground, situated 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, offers 27 paved campsites, a group picnic pavilion, and facilities like pit toilets and a boat ramp. It caters to campers, day users, and large groups, making it a popular spot for f...
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Bar Gulch Cabin
Bar Gulch Cabin, situated in the Big Belt Mountain Range of Helena National Forest, was built in the 1930s for mining but later repurposed for recreation. Donated to the Forest Service in 1988, it serves as a rustic retreat for visitors seeking re...
Wall Creek Cabin
Wall Creek Cabin, located at the east base of the Gravelly Range, offers guests prime elk and deer viewing access through a Wildlife Management Area, typically open from mid-May to November. Originally built in 1930 as crew quarters, it is one of ...
Sleepy Teepee
Palisades Day Use
The Palisades Recreation Area is situated on the Upper Madison River, 25 miles south of Ennis, featuring 10 camping sites and accessible vault toilets. It includes a separate day use area with a paved boat launch and parking. The site is located 5...
Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)
Clark's Bay Day Use Area, located at Hauser Lake's "Devil's Elbow," offers breathtaking views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. It provides a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and boating, catering to all adventure ent...
Bear Creek Campground - Mt
Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility in southwest Montana's Madison Range, featuring 12 campsites alongside a creek. The campground caters to both horse and non-horse users, with six sites designated for each. It can be cr...
Hellgate Campground
Hellgate Campground is situated 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. Historically, it was explored by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805, who praised its beauty. The area later attracted miners during the 1850s gold rush.
Wapiti Cabin
Wapiti Cabin is a rustic log cabin open year-round for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, and snowmobiling. Accessible by vehicle in warmer weather, winter conditions may necessitate a six-mile journey on skis, snowshoes, or snowmobil...
Yellowstone Hot Springs
Jo Bonner Campground
Jo Bonner Campground is situated at the northeastern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, and provides year-round recreational opportunities. Named after Josephine Agnes Martin Bonner, it is a small, charming campground...
Norwegian Wood Ranch
Cave Point Group Use Area
Cave Point Group Use Shelter is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, along Highway 284. It provides year-round recreational opportunities and is steeped in mining history, named after the early ...
Ruby Reservoir
Ruby Reservoir offers fishing, boating, and camping on its eastern shore. It was created for agricultural irrigation and experiences significant water level fluctuations. Visitors can also collect garnets along the shoreline.
Chinamen's Campground
Chinamen's Campground is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir, 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, and offers year-round recreational activities. The area has a historical background tied to the gold rush of the 1850s, attracting m...
Freedom Point Picnic Area
Freedom Point Pavilion is available for private reservations from early June to Labor Day, accommodating up to 100 people. It features picnic tables, barbecue grills, and water, but lacks electricity. Fees are $75 for groups up to 50 and $125 for ...
Sheepshead Picnic Area
Sheepshead Pavilion is available for private gatherings from mid-June to Labor Day, accommodating up to 200 people with picnic tables, barbecue grills, and water, but no electricity. Reservation fees range from $75 to $200 based on group size, wit...
Court Sheriff Campground
Court Sheriff Campground is situated at the northern end of Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Montana, offering year-round recreational activities. It is named after Court Sheriff, who moved to Montana in 1865 to work in the mines and later established a ...
Butte KOA Journey
Riverside Campground
Riverside Campground, situated 30 miles east of Helena, Montana, offers 27 paved campsites, a group picnic pavilion, and facilities like pit toilets and a boat ramp. It caters to campers, day users, and large groups, making it a popular spot for f...
Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel
Bar Gulch Cabin
Bar Gulch Cabin, situated in the Big Belt Mountain Range of Helena National Forest, was built in the 1930s for mining but later repurposed for recreation. Donated to the Forest Service in 1988, it serves as a rustic retreat for visitors seeking re...
Wall Creek Cabin
Wall Creek Cabin, located at the east base of the Gravelly Range, offers guests prime elk and deer viewing access through a Wildlife Management Area, typically open from mid-May to November. Originally built in 1930 as crew quarters, it is one of ...
Sleepy Teepee
Palisades Day Use
The Palisades Recreation Area is situated on the Upper Madison River, 25 miles south of Ennis, featuring 10 camping sites and accessible vault toilets. It includes a separate day use area with a paved boat launch and parking. The site is located 5...
Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT)
Clark's Bay Day Use Area, located at Hauser Lake's "Devil's Elbow," offers breathtaking views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. It provides a variety of outdoor activities, including fishing, hiking, and boating, catering to all adventure ent...
Bear Creek Campground - Mt
Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility in southwest Montana's Madison Range, featuring 12 campsites alongside a creek. The campground caters to both horse and non-horse users, with six sites designated for each. It can be cr...
Manhattan, Montana
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Manhattan has 132 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Clark's Bay Day Use Area Shelter (MT) is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Manhattan vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
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The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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