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.

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Murray Bay Campground (Mt)

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West Yellowstone, MT, MT★ 4.4 (46 reviews)From $18/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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 RV60 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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Best: Summer months

Optimal conditions for water activities (boating, swimming, fishing)

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: Grizzly Bear, Moose, North American Mountain Lion present in area — practice bear safety and food storage protocols

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 22 miles to 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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Murray Bay Campground (Mt) cost per night?+
Murray Bay Campground (Mt) costs $18 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Murray Bay Campground (Mt) open?+
Murray Bay Campground (Mt) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Murray Bay Campground (Mt) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)?+
Murray Bay Campground (Mt) can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)?+
Murray Bay Campground (Mt) 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 Murray Bay Campground (Mt)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Murray Bay Campground (Mt) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Murray Bay Campground (Mt) open, and what are check-in times?+
Murray Bay Campground (Mt) 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
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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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$18 /night★ 4.4 (46)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Riverside Campground (Mt)

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Anna Creek Cabin

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From $75/night

Lost Johnny Point Campground

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