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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Google reviewers specifically highlighted summer as their favorite time to visit
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 · 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.
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