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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
Nan B
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park
Clean and quiet campground. After the Memorial Day week end, the campground had very few people in it which was a surprise as I was only able to book 2 nights in March.
Andrew N
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park
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 miles 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.
Anna E
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park
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!
Kathlyn M
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: Loop within Park
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.
Cynthia E
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park
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!
mike c
VerifiedJuly 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop within Park
Shane the camp host was awesome we had a wonderful time
Marlo L
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: Loop within Park
We climbed Great Northern, it was a killer but it was great to get in the lake after we were done!
Andrew C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: Loop within Park
My girlfriend and I camped at 4 locations over the course of a week. This was by far our favorite location, from the views, water access, and the incredibly friendly and helpful camp host. We can't wait to come again in the next couple years!
Tara J
VerifiedJune 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: Loop within Park
Quiet and very peaceful. Sites with views of the water. We had a lot of fun!
Brenda R
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: Loop within Park
We loved the campground. Our view of the lake was awesome. Our only thing we didn’t like is it is not clearly marked on how to get to the campground. Directions on the website are terrible.
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 |
