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This is a secluded gravel pit in Flathead National Forest in Montana, south of Polebridge, near Glacier National Park. A decent place to spend the night with fire rings, and enough room for multiple vehicles. Poor cell service. Doubles as shooting range so a good bit of brass and debris. Decent views of surrounding mountains, but not recommended.

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A free campground in the National Forest east of Sheridan, Montana. The campground was okay, featuring vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. The surrounding forest was amazing, with historical mining ruins and dramatic cliffs and rock faces. Close to Sheridan which is charming Montana town. Poor cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. There are a lot of other camping opportunities along this road, ripe for exploration. Strongly recommended.

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This is normally a fee campground near Whitefish, Montana, however it is free during off-season. Some nice campsites on the shore of Tally Lake. Beautiful wooded setting along lake. Peaceful and secluded. Vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. Other campers likely, but reasonably spaced. No cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. Reasonably convenient to town of Whitefish. Recommended.

A free camping area and day use area along the shore of Ennis Lake. Picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Stunning view of lake and mountains to the east. Close proximity to town of Ennis, which seemed to be a bit of an attraction for outdoorsmen and fly-fishing. Good cell service. Enough room for one vehicle per site, with a half-dozen sites. I stayed here because it was convenient to town. Recommended.

Nice! Deep in Flathead National Forest in Montana, this is a free campground with vault toilets, fire rings, and picnic tables. Four-wheel drive strongly recommended, and possibly required depending on season. Had campground all to myself. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. No cell service. Located in beautiful National Forest just west of Glacier National Park. Uniquely well-equipped give how remote it is. Strongly recommended!

A primitive campsite just off of the dirt road to the Strawberry Lake Trailhead hike, near Kalispell Montana. A nice place to relax for a few nights. Some cell service. Fire ring, and hitching post. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Enjoyable hiking in the area. Wooded setting, with some mild traffic on the adjacent dirt road. Recommended.

A free campground in Lolo National Forest with vault toilet, fire rings, and picnic tables. Great area for hiking and horseback. While there are a small handful of campsites, the one at this exact location is the best. It's overlooking the river and very peaceful, surrounded by towering conifers, with pine needles for ground cover. The other sites don't have as much charm. No cell service. Enough room for a few vehicles. Strongly recommended.

A free campground in the National Forest just north of Yellowstone. High-elevation, with picnic tables, fire rings, and an outhouse. Fairly remote, with numerous signs warning of bears. Located in wooded area adjacent to a clearing. A nice place to relax for a couple nights with convenient access to Yellowstone. Enough room for multiple vehicles. Recommended.

Outside the northeast corner in Yellowstone, located in National Forest. This is a high-elevation primitive campsite at the side of a forest road on the way up to Daisy Pass. Enough room for a single vehicle. No cell service. There is a fire ring here, but looks very old and nestled at the base of some trees, so I wouldn't use it. Adjacent to creek. Surrounding mountains are amazing. Forest road is very primitive and low-traffic here. Nice spot to sleep, but not recommended.

A secluded, primitive campsite in the National Forest west of Yellowstone, near the city of West Yellowstone. Next to picturesque creek, and features a fire ring, but no other conveniences. This is a nice place to stay due to its proximity to town and Yellowstone. Other boondockers may be present at neighboring sites. Some cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Somewhat recommended.

On BLM land in the Pipestone OHV area in Montana, there is a clear area with a series of fire rings. Enough room for multiple vehicles, and some cell service. Surrounded by pine trees and rock formations with decent view of mountains. Four-wheel drive recommended. This area was a lot of fun, though it was snowing heavily during my stay. Recommended.

At the end of long forest road spur with a small stone fire ring near a very small stream. Wooded mountainside. Enough room for one or two vehicles. No cell service. Some drivers explore forest road and turn around at site. Not very scenic. Walking distance to trailhead for stunning Wolverine Lake hike. This site is ideal if you are going on hike.

A primitive spur and spacious gravel clearing with a stone fire ring overlooking the river with mountains of Glacier NP to the east. Very picturesque and scenic. Possible access point for boaters. Ideal for vehicle supported camping. Not far from Polebridge store and forest destinations. No cell service. Some nearby traffic but good privacy. Strongly recommended.

A free forest service campground a short walk from fee sites near a beautiful lake with nature trail. This is a horse camp, but this spur is suited for small vehicles with fire pits benches and a table. Vault toilet. No cell service. Enough room for two vehicles. Stream nearby. Bear locker. Wooded. Aside from being further from the lake this is a very good site. Long dirt road accessible by car. Recommended.

Not a proper campsite. This is a spacious spur next to a forest service gate that provides access to a very lovely fire tower overlook on top of a mountain. Close to Glacier NP. Camping at actual overlook ideal but this spur is acceptable if gate is closed. Good cell service. Wooded area with decent view of reservoir down below. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Not very charming but recommended if need cell service or to access fire tower.

Near the end of a long winding lightly traveled forest road up the mountain. Small primitive spot on the edge of the forest road with crude fire ring. High elevation. Some sparse trees and rocks provide mild shelter. Excellent cell service. A relatively short drive to city of Missoula. Enough room for single small vehicle. Excellent views. Near dead end ensures minimal traffic. Decent privacy. Great if need good cellular connectivity.

Multiple primitive dispersed campsites on beach of reservoir south of Glacier National Park. Multiple fire rings. Spacious enough for several vehicles. No cell service. Boat access. Down the hill from forest road off of a two track. Can be dusty at times and very popular during peak season. Low privacy. Flat clearing adjacent to wooded mountainside. Not much shade from trees. A nice site if available.

An official forest service fee campground on the Yaak River. Wooded area along river with picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, water source, firewood, and a yurt. Paved thoroughfare just off of main road. Some traffic noise. Low privacy. No cell service. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. Inexpensive $12 during our visit. Most sites occupied during peak season. Clean and well cared for.

A shallow mountain pass with a crude fire ring just to the side of the forest road in section of forest that burned in 2018. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Poor cell service. Nice views of Canada just to the north and northwest. Short distance to excellent hiking up to Northwest Peak. Very exposed and dusty with potential wind over pass. Very little traffic and low privacy. Recommended if hiking nearby mountain.

Primitive wooded site with fire ring in Helena National Forest, off a two track but very close to dusty forest road. Poor cell service. A lovely stream runs through it with a charming foot bridge. Not all boards are nailed town and I fell. This is a well worn site that is likely fairly popular. Poor privacy visible from road. Well suited for two or three vehicles and a nice setting.

Forest service fee campground with a half dozen sites in a clearing in a valley surrounded by wooded mountains. There are picnic tables fire rings and a nice clean vault toilet. Moose Creek runs through it. The campground is clean but a tad bit overgrown and fairly popular despite being rather remote. Not much privacy. Fee was $10 during my visit. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. No cell service.

A primitive site along a two track spur a short distance off of a BLM road with stone fire ring. Wooded area with great seclusion and privacy. Clearings nearby with decent views to the north. Active logging very close during my visit. Enough room for two or three vehicles and ground is slightly uneven. Some cell service. Very convenient to Garnet ghost town historic site.

Spur at the end of a long technical forest road. High elevation. In basin surrounded by amazing mountains, near Blue Lake. High clearance four wheel drive only. Flat with enough room for one or two vehicles. No cell service. Small stone fire ring. Some small trees provide coverage. This where I winched after snow storm. Hiking opportunities nearby. Challenging track.

Seasonal dispersed campsite with primitive stone fire ring nestled in a grove of conifers. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Very convenient drive to town of Red Lodge. Adequate cell service. Just a very short walk to trailhead parking with vault toilet. Rambling creek nearby. Flanked by small mountains. A lot of hikers. Poor privacy. Great site for town proximity. Recommended.

Primitive site only accessible via high-clearance four-wheel drive. Next to a small crystalline mountain lake. Very rocky and uneven, but vehicle can be leveled. Enough room for single vehicle. Short walk from Boulder River. Stone fire ring. No cell service. Might be popular during peak season with fishermen and ATVs. Lovely wooded area with great view of mountains to the east.

Easily accessible roadside primitive camp site on Boulder River. Grassy tree lined clearing with dirt road and good view of mountains to the east. Stone fire ring here with diamond symbol carved prominently into tree. No cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Nice and flat. A similar campsite is neighboring downstream. Poor privacy and some traffic. Convenient.