Murray Bay Campground

Flathead National Forest, MT · ≈23.4 mi to Kalispell
Sites
20
Max rig
60 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
23.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Small RVs and trailers
  • Boondocking enthusiasts
  • Campers seeking seclusion
  • Pull-through rig users

✕ Not ideal for

  • Big rigs or large RVs
  • Those needing cell service
  • Visitors with accessibility needs

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

20 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Your RV length
35ft
35 ft
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShade
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Kalispell, ~23.4 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Recreation.gov

Overview

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.

Managed by USDA Forest Service · Standard campground