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About Murray Bay Campground (MT)
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (46)
What Guests Are Saying
Murray Bay Campground is well-maintained and offers a beautiful, peaceful environment with private sites and access to water for kayaking and fishing. Camp host Mr. Smith is highly praised for his kindness and attentiveness, and the facilities, including clean restrooms, contribute to a pleasant experience. While the remote location requires a longer drive, many visitors find it worth the trip for the serene atmosphere and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Murray Bay Campground is well-maintained and offers a beautiful, peaceful environment with private sites and access to water for kayaking and fishing. Camp host Mr. Smith is highly praised for his kindness and attentiveness, and the facilities, including clean restrooms, contribute to a pleasant experience. While the remote location requires a longer drive, many visitors find it worth the trip for the serene atmosphere and amenities.
Review Summary
Stephanie B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop within Park
The campsites are large and there is a lot of space between sites. Site 5 is wonderfully situated on the water with a little path down a “spit” into the reservoir. Bathrooms were clean. The camp host was kind and helpful.
The only downside is the drive in from the main road is 40minutes minimum and can take up to an hour in the dark. This is fine if you’re staying there and not going in and out. We used it as our base for our Glacier trip and the 2 hr round trip in and out was a lot at the end of the day.
It is close to Hungry Horse where there is a laundry, groceries, and a nice breakfast spot. Heading toward W Glacier is only about 7 min from the turn off to Old Hwy 2 toward the campsite.
Ron B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: Loop within Park
The campsite was great and the location was great. We would go again.
Amber L
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: Loop within Park
The views from the campsite were amazing. The campground host was friendly and helpful. The facilities were very clean. I really enjoyed my stay at this campground.
Soley K
VerifiedJune 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: Loop within Park
LOVED this campground!
The camp host is wonderful, and if you are looking for a beautiful and peaceful campground, you will love this spot. It is a long drive in, but in terms of gravel roads it was extremely manageable. Will be back :)
Austin G
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park
Really great spot away from crowds and right next to the Hungry Horse reservoir. Lots of wildlife viewing opportunities. A bear came through our camp at night, so follow the guidelines and keep your food and other attractants secure. Only downside was that the road to the camp was super bumpy so be prepared for that.
Kara W
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop within Park
I loved this campground! I noticed there were a few bad reviews due to the road getting into the campground. Yes, it was a dirt road, but there were no bad potholes. I live in Pennsylvania and honestly our roads are SO much worse. Clearly the others leaving the reviews have never driven in PA. I really liked being down the dirt road, I kept my eyes peeled for wildlife, but only ended up seeing 2 turkeys. Our campsite was great and a short walk down to the lake. The views were beautiful! The campsite host was very nice too, we were recommended a hike to waterfalls nearby and it was great!
Andrew S
VerifiedJune 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop within Park
Great campsite, very well run and Judy, the camp host, was really awesome. Beautiful views and the water is crystal clear
TERRI B
VerifiedJune 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park
Except for the 22 miles of winding and bumpy gravel road getting to Murray Bay, the campground was very nice. Primitive, but nice. If you care a lot about your camping rig, you might consider Glacier Park instead. All roads there are paved.
Robert E
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: Loop within Park
beautiful spot/ camp host was courteous and helpful
Wesley H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Loop within Park
The campground is pristine. Absolutely wonderful place to camp. Plan an extra 45 minutes to get to and from the main road. Gravel road for 20 miles but well worth it.
Location Murray Bay Campground (MT)
Address:
Po Box 37
West Yellowstone, MT, 59758
United States
From Martin City, Montana, turn off Highway 2 and continue on the main road through the town heading south. This road becomes East Side Reservoir Road. Continue for about 22 miles to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 48.266 / -113.815
Elevation: 1093 feet
Policies & Rules
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CHECK OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. Check in is at 2:00 p.m. |
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If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W. First-come, First-served sites may already be taken as this cannot be updated on the Recreation.gov website. You may try to call for availability. |
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Reserved sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released. |
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We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites and move to a Walk-up campsite upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve. |
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You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper. |
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Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner. |
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There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448 |
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Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. |
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https://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead Click here for more information on the Flathead forest |
