Murray Bay Campground (MT)

FS USDA Forest Service · West Yellowstone, MT · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 60 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites20
Sites Accepting RVs20
Overnight Sites20
Max RV Length60 ft
Pull-Through Sites6
Back-In Sites14
SurfaceGravel

Location

48.2659611, -113.8150694 · PO Box 37 , West Yellowstone , MT 59758

Description

Overview

Murray Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles 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.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.

Facilities

The campground offers 20 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The water is 2 hand pumps and are not for filling RV's so please come full.
Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop.

Nearby Attractions

Murray Bay Campground is approximately 31 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

Charges & Cancellations

No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.   

*No shows have no chance of a refund. 

Directions

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.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING SWIMMING SITE WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

FeeTo make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two motorized vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00/day upon arrival at the campground.
Phone406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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