CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free dispersed camping
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt
CamperWatch
CommunityPlan a tripCompareTribes
Swan River Dispersed MT
US Forest ServiceFreeFlathead National Forest

Swan River Dispersed MT

Bigfork, Montana, Montana3,803 ft🗓 May–Oct
Home/Free Camping/Swan River Dispersed MT

About this site

Flathead NF dispersed camping in the Swan Valley. Grizzly country, Mission Mountains Wilderness, Swan River.

Peak season temperatures

66°F
Avg high
45°F
Avg low

Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.

Wildlife in the area

Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.

Northern Hawk OwlSpotted SandpiperGray WolfNorthern Pygmy-OwlSpruce GrouseSwainson's Thrush

Activities

FishingWildlife ViewingHikingPhotography

Amenities

River AccessFire RingGrizzly Country

Site types

TentCar Camp

Want a guaranteed reservation?

Dispersed sites are first-come, first-served. Book a reserved campground or bring your own home via RV rental.

Reserve on Recreation.gov Rent an RV via Outdoorsy

CamperWatch earns a commission on Outdoorsy bookings at no cost to you.

Quick facts

Land manager
US Forest Service
Managing unit
Flathead National Forest
Fee
Free — no reservation
Season
May–Oct
Elevation
3,803 ft
Peak temps
45°–66°F
Rating
4.3 (16)
Coordinates
47.9534, -113.8712
Get directions
Open in Google Maps
First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
Find more free sites
Browse 458+ dispersed campgrounds
Rent an RV
Bring your home with you
Thousands of RVs and campervans available near you.
Shop RV rentals
🔔 Campground alerts
Get notified when nearby sites open
CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free dispersed camping
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt