Murray Bay Campground (MT)
Flathead National Forest
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.
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.
Need to Know
CHECK OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. Check in is at 2:00 p.m.
If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W.
Reserved sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.
We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites and move to a Walk-up campsite upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve.
You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper.
Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner.
There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
https://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead Click here for more information on the Flathead forest
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.
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.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations made within the 4 Day Reservation Window will be "considered" for a refund, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only and will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Day of Arrival cancellations must be turned in by calling Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to get the information to the campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed.
*No shows have no chance of a refund.
Contact Information
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PO Box 37 West Yellowstone MT 59758
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
Rental Options
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Driving 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.
Available Campsites
- Site 01, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Loop within Park, Type Standard Nonelectric
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