Murray Bay Campground (Mt)

Overview

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. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a concrete boat ramp is accessible from within the campground. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect to catch a variety of fish, including cutthroat trout.

Facilities

The campground offers 20 overnight sites for tent and RV camping. Each is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The water is 2 hand pumps and are not for filling RV's so please come full.
Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop.

Nearby Attractions

Murray Bay Campground is approximately 31 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance to Glacier National Park.

Charges & Cancellations

No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.   

*No shows have no chance of a refund. 

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 20 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 20 sites
  • Longest RV: 60 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Fees

To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777 Although you are allowed two motorized vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00/day upon arrival at the campground.

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

55 reviews
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4 stars
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Dawn S
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Reviewed 2 months ago
Campground was nicely spaced and room for bigger rigs was excellent! The water access was amazing! The road up there was really rough but pull outs were great to let people who were not towing pass. We ended up taking a day and going up to spotted bear and it was all so beautiful! Would stay again!
Frederick H
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Reviewed 2 months ago
16 miles on a rutted dirt road to get to a site that could have been in any woods anywhere. No toilets - not even pit toilets.
DAVID H
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Road into the campground was a bit bumpy, 22 miles of washboard! Other the campground was very quiet and pleasant. Sites are well spaced and well kept.
Caitlyn N
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Reviewed 3 months ago
The road to the site is a 20 mile gravel road with lots of wash boarding and curves, this was a little tough on my SUV and could be inconvenient after a long day in Glacier National Park. However, if you and your car can handle that, the distance from Glacier is ideal and this site provides a more private camping experience. There were bear boxes, a vault toilet, and a water spigot all within close walking distance. We had a curious deer come visit our site which was a pleasant surprise as he was a little shy and didn't get too close.
RODNEY D
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Campground was well maintained, bathroom in good shape and quiet after 10pm. Good drive in, some potholes and washboard but you have to expect that. Will go back again.
Jason H
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Had a great time. Bathrooms and campground was clean. Site was nice. Only negative was a previous guest left trash in the bear box which made it kind of smell. Would stay again, even with the bumpy and dusty drive to it. Enjoyed being off the grid!!
Availability

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Season dates

Peak season

May 22, 2027 – Sep 16, 2027

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Peak season

May 22, 2028 – Sep 16, 2028

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