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Beginner Camping in Montana

Montana camping can feel wild fast, so beginners should start with managed state parks that have defined sites, toilets, water, and reliable official information.

Expect wide temperature swings, store food securely in bear-aware areas, and reserve popular summer sites as early as allowed.

4 places to start

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1301 Snyder Avenue, Glendive, MT 59330

406-377-6256

25 Lewis & Clark Caverns Road, Whitehall, MT 59759

406-287-3541

8600 MT Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911

406-837-3041

721 Bannack Rd, Dillon, MT 59725

406-834-3413