Murray Bay Campground (Mt)
Flathead National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: West Yellowstone, MT, MT
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (46 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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/murray-bay-campground-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Murray Bay Campground offers 20 sites on the scenic Hungry Horse Reservoir with popular recreational activities including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking surrounded by Rocky Mountain peaks. Google reviewers consistently praise the quiet atmosphere, quality host, and direct water access (4.6/5 rating from 34 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear, Moose, North American Mountain Lion present in area — practice bear safety and food storage protocols
Insider tips for Murray Bay Campground (Mt): Book early — federal campground with only 11 reservable sites and 9 first-come, first-served Approach via Martin City on Highway 2, then East Side Reservoir Road (22 miles) — bring supplies before gravel road section Camp host on-site can assist with reservations and site selection
Skip Murray Bay Campground (Mt) if: Need full RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. Prefer paved road access — 20+ miles of gravel/dirt road with dust reported by campers. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Murray Bay Campground (Mt): May-October — Official operating season per verified data. Summer months — Optimal conditions for water activities (boating, swimming, fishing).
Nearby campgrounds: Riverside Campground (Mt) (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Lid Creek Campground (HUNGRY HORSE, MT), Anna Creek Cabin (Hungry Horse, MT), Lost Johnny Point Campground (Hungry Horse, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)
Cell signal at Murray Bay Campground (Mt) (West Yellowstone, 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.
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.
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
federal campground with only 11 reservable sites and 9 first-come, first-served
Approach via Martin City on Highway 2, then East Side Reservoir Road (22 miles)
bring supplies before gravel road section
Camp host on-site can assist with reservations and site selection
Official operating season per verified data
Optimal conditions for water activities (boating, swimming, fishing)
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 22 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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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