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Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of Southwest Montana, between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

Located just off I-90 & I-15, serves as a convenient stop between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Offers access to miles of trails, waterways for fishing and floating, and is situated within the nation's largest National Historic Landmark Districts.

Private camps like this one are the practical staging ground: electricity, laundry, showers, and pull-through sites for travelers carrying their house with them. Use them to restock and reset before heading back into public-land camps.

Nearest town: Butte. Elevation about 5600 feet.

Campground snapshot

  • Agency / unit: Private — KOA
  • Sites: 100+
  • Type: Tent/RV
  • Fee range: $30-70
  • Season: May-Sep
  • Reservations: KOA.com
  • Access road: Paved
  • Max RV length: 95 ft
  • Best for: Butte area

Amenities

Wi-Fi, Pool, Propane, Firewood, Dog Park, Pull-through RV Sites with 50-amp service, Premium Tent Sites, Bathhouses

How to book

Book directly through KOA.com. Official listing: koa.com/campgrounds/butte/.

Bear country & campcraft

This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.

Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.

Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.

Plan the rest of the trip

Visitor Access

  • Nearest town: Butte
  • Focus: Private / RV
  • Coordinates: 45.9936, -112.4933
  • Road note: Paved
  • Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
  • Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.
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