Emery Bay Campground

Flathead National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: MARTIN CITY, MT, MT

Price: From $22 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (116 reviews)

Season: May through October

Emery 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. This Campground has 26 sites, 16 of which are reservable and 10 are walk-up sites.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/emery-bay-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Emery Bay Campground sits on the scenic Hungry Horse Reservoir in the Rocky Mountains with excellent recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and hiking. Campers consistently praise the friendly camp hosts, cleanliness, and beautiful wooded setting with reservoir views.

Wildlife alert: Mule Deer, American Red Squirrel, Pine Grosbeak, Common Merganser, Osprey, and Canada Jay have been documented in the area.

Insider tips for Emery Bay Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand; only 16 of 26 sites are reservable Drive slow on the dusty East Side Reservoir Road approach to minimize washboard effects on your RV Site 2 has a trail directly behind it with reservoir views according to camper reports

Skip Emery Bay Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You have an RV sensitive to dusty, washboard roads. You want to stay longer than 16 consecutive days—that is the stay limit.

Best time to visit Emery Bay Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Summer — Google reviewers specifically highlighted summer as their favorite time to visit.

Nearby campgrounds: Lost Johnny Point Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Lost Johnny Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Doris Creek Campground (Hungry Horse, MT), Lid Creek Campground (HUNGRY HORSE, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Emery Bay Campground

Cell signal at Emery Bay Campground (MARTIN CITY, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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MARTIN CITY, MT, MT★ 4 (116 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Emery 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. This Campground has 26 sites, 16 of which are reservable and 10 are walk-up sites.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV99 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric HookupsBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsCamp Host

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You have an RV sensitive to dusty, washboard roads✕ You want to stay longer than 16 consecutive days—that is the stay limit

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand; only 16 of 26 sites are reservable

Drive slow on the dusty East Side Reservoir Road approach to minimize washboard effects on your RV

Site 2 has a trail directly behind it with reservoir views according to camper reports

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Best: Summer

Google reviewers specifically highlighted summer as their favorite time to visit

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mule Deer, American Red Squirrel, Pine Grosbeak, Common Merganser, Osprey, and Canada Jay have been documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

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 6 miles into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Flathead National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Flathead National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Emery Bay Campground cost per night?+
Emery Bay Campground costs $22 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Emery Bay Campground open?+
Emery Bay Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Emery Bay Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Emery Bay Campground?+
Emery Bay Campground can accommodate RVs up to 99 feet.
How do I make reservations at Emery Bay Campground?+
Emery Bay Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Emery Bay Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Emery Bay Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Emery Bay Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Emery Bay Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$22 /night★ 4 (116)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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