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Located in the heart of the energetic city of Missoula, surrounded by beautiful Mountains. Close to the Rocky Mountains and Clark Fork River.

Open year-round with limited amenities in Fall, Winter, and Spring. GPS directions may be incorrect; follow specific directions from I-90 Exit 101. Offers long-term RV camping options.

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: Missoula. Elevation about 3200 feet.

Campground snapshot

  • Agency / unit: Private — KOA
  • Sites: 200+
  • Type: Tent/RV/Cabin
  • Fee range: $35-85
  • Season: Year-round
  • Reservations: KOA.com
  • Access road: Paved
  • Max RV length: 70 ft
  • Best for: Full hookups pool

Amenities

Wi-Fi, Cable TV, Pool, Hot Tub/Sauna, Mini Golf, Firewood, Pavilion, Bike Rentals, Full hookups, Pet-friendly options, Playground, Laundry facilities, Clean bathrooms, Store

How to book

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

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: Missoula
  • Focus: Private / RV
  • Coordinates: 46.9031, -114.0486
  • 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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