MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)
MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)
MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)
MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)
MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

11 total sites

About Murray Bay Campground (MT)

Murray Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 mi from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. Murray Bay Campground has 20 sites, 11 which are reservable and 9 that are for our walk up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 04, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 07, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 08, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 10, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 12, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 13, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 14, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 15, Loop: Loop within Park RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through

Reviews (103)

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

4.4
103 reviews
5
67.0%
69
4
17.5%
18
3
7.8%
8
2
3.9%
4
1
3.9%
4

mike c

Verified

July 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop within Park

5

Shane the camp host was awesome we had a wonderful time

mike c

Verified

July 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop within Park

5

Shane the camp host was awesome we had a wonderful time

Cynthia E

Verified

August 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park

5

The campground host was extremely helpful and professional. With loads of campers and day use parties, he had to enforce rules which he did tactfully, respectfully and effectively. Kudos to Shane!

Cynthia E

Verified

August 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park

5

The campground host was extremely helpful and professional. With loads of campers and day use parties, he had to enforce rules which he did tactfully, respectfully and effectively. Kudos to Shane!

Kathlyn M

Verified

August 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park

5

Absolutely beautiful camp ground. Was only a 45-50 min drive to glacier park from the camp ground. Perfect location for those who want to be secluded in nature.

Kathlyn M

Verified

August 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park

5

Absolutely beautiful camp ground. Was only a 45-50 min drive to glacier park from the camp ground. Perfect location for those who want to be secluded in nature.

Anna E

Verified

June 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park

5

This was a great find! Hardly anyone else there when I went, a Thursday night in early June. Nobody much on the water. Gorgeous views. The gravel road is long, but it's wide and mostly smooth so not really a hardship. Buggy - make sure you bring nuclear grade spray. Ground squirrels and camp robbers wholly unafraid of people. There are bear-proof food storage bins for each site as well as a water pump. Clean bathrooms. Highly recommend!

Anna E

Verified

June 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park

5

This was a great find! Hardly anyone else there when I went, a Thursday night in early June. Nobody much on the water. Gorgeous views. The gravel road is long, but it's wide and mostly smooth so not really a hardship. Buggy - make sure you bring nuclear grade spray. Ground squirrels and camp robbers wholly unafraid of people. There are bear-proof food storage bins for each site as well as a water pump. Clean bathrooms. Highly recommend!

Andrew N

Verified

June 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park

5

A great distance back on a dirt road, but once there it’s worth it. Wife and I agreed it was worth the extra 15 mi to camp there instead of the closer Emery Bay. (If you get one of the prime lakefront spots and have no desire to go into town, I suppose.). The beach front was great for our kids to play on, wade in the water and throw rocks. Fishing was a bust but no fault to the campground. We camp a lot in Montana and both agreed it’s a top 3 campground / campsite. Won’t tell you our top 2 though, gotta find them yourself!! Hungry Horse to me is the best kept secret of Montana if you have a boat. It’s BEAUTIFUL.

Andrew N

Verified

June 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park

5

A great distance back on a dirt road, but once there it’s worth it. Wife and I agreed it was worth the extra 15 mi to camp there instead of the closer Emery Bay. (If you get one of the prime lakefront spots and have no desire to go into town, I suppose.). The beach front was great for our kids to play on, wade in the water and throw rocks. Fishing was a bust but no fault to the campground. We camp a lot in Montana and both agreed it’s a top 3 campground / campsite. Won’t tell you our top 2 though, gotta find them yourself!! Hungry Horse to me is the best kept secret of Montana if you have a boat. It’s BEAUTIFUL.

Location & Directions for Murray Bay Campground (MT)

Po Box 37, West Yellowstone, MT 59758 United States

Elevation: 1,093 ft

Getting There

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 mi to the campground.

Nearest town

West Yellowstone, MT - 404 mi

About over 7 hr (423 min) to downtown

Nearby National Park

Glacier National Park

West Entrance

Approximate driving time: 39 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • First-come, first-served sites are not reservable online and may already be occupied.
  • Reserved sites must be occupied by checkout time the day after arrival to avoid forfeiture.
  • For more information on the Flathead forest, visit the provided link.

Site types & loops

  • Reservation holders cannot switch to a walk-up campsite upon arrival; you must stay at your reserved site.

Vehicles & parking

  • Each site allows 2 passenger vehicles; the first is included, and an extra charge of $5 per night applies for additional vehicles.

Local regulations

  • Drop camping is prohibited without a permit; rental campers cannot be delivered.

Wildlife & food storage

  • A food storage order is in place; attractants must be stored properly at all times.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to prevent pest spread.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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