Montana Camping & Driving

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Information for anyone considering a VW-powered trip to The Treasure State, not just those of us who live here.

 

 

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  • Tell me about Plassid Lake Campground

    Don't know if this is where to post a question - apologies if not. We Will be camping at Plassid Lake in early June for a couple of nights and this will be our first time there. Can someone in the group give me their experience at this park. Thanks for any comments.Spencer85 Westy

    By Spencer Allen

    Mar 31

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  • Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park

     Let's get this out of the way right off: Lewis and Clark never visited the caverns, but they did pass through what is now the park. On I-90 at either exit 256 at Cardwell (if…

    By whc03grady

    Jun 30, 2015

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  • Philipsburg Bay Campground

    This is one of several campgrounds at Georgetown Lake, and I believe the biggest. There are a lot of sites, some seem to be packed in more closely than others. The pads are all paved.Being…

    By whc03grady

    Aug 28, 2013

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  • Flint Creek Campground

    Located just off Montana Highway 1 to the West of Georgetown Lake in the Pintlers. Probably a great place to try when the campgrounds around the lake are full up.Some of the 16 sites are huge and almost any could accommodate up to three VWs and all their people. The highway is up above but isn't…

    By whc03grady

    Nov 2, 2012

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  • Missouri Headwaters State Park

    A quick few miles off I-90 at either exit 283 or 278, this decent little park is a good spot to spend a day or two. There are several modest hikes where one can leisurely explore along the river(s), through thickets, and atop a giant rock. The only wildlife we were warned against were moose (didn't…

    By whc03grady

    Aug 28, 2012

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  • Lost Creek State Park

    A small but magnificent gem tucked away in the Southern reaches of the Flint Creek Range, Lost Creek State Park has 25 sites arranged among aspen and tall, thin evergreens, all within five minutes' walk of a 50-foot waterfall. The canyon walls rise 1,000 and 1,400 feet above the campground. You can…

    By whc03grady

    Nov 22, 2011

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  • Dragonfly Westy Rentals in Missoula

    If you don't know yet, there's an outfit renting Westy campers in Missoula now. I've always wanted to camp in Montana but it's a two-day drive just to get there from Sacramento. So maybe I'll try the fly-in option one day and rent a Westy! Link:…

    By westywoman (Melissa)

    May 18, 2011

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  • Pintler Scenic Highway

    On your way along I-90 in Western Montana, you'll have the option to take the Pintler Scenic Route (spelled "Pintlar" on some signs). My advice, especially for those Eastbound…

    By whc03grady

    Sep 14, 2010

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  • Beavertail Hill State Park

    Since Beavertail Hill State Park sits about 400 ft from an active railroad and maybe 800 ft from I-90, hardcore car-camping enthusiasts may deride this choice, but I stand by it. The trains are the worst of the noise, but it doesn't diminish the camping experience much in my opinion. I've always…

    By whc03grady

    Jul 21, 2010

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  • Painted Rocks State Park

    Tucked away up the West Fork of the Bitterroot River is Painted Rocks State Park, a decent park on the Painted Rocks Reservoir. It's not on the way to anything (in fact it's very out-of-the-way) but it is certainly enjoyable, especially if you were to bring a canoe. The walks along the shore are…

    By whc03grady

    Jun 22, 2010

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