Emery Bay Campground
Flathead National Forest, Montana
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As of October 2026, Emery Bay Campground is a campground in Flathead National Forest, Montana with 18 campsites. Emery Bay Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- Emery Bay Campground is located at 48.3325° N, 113.9494° W.
- people allowed on 16 of 18 sites
- 8
- people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites
- 75
Emery Bay Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Stay and booking rules
- No refund for early departure
- Group bookings open: 6 Months
- Campsites held at once: 1 campsite(s) held
- Maximum reservations at once: 2 reservations
- Maximum stay: 32 nights
- Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction
Published by Recreation.gov for Emery Bay Campground, read on September 28, 2026.
Campsites at Emery Bay Campground
- Standard 16
- Group 2
- Hookups 2
Amenities
- restrooms
- potable water
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horse riding.
All sites at Emery Bay Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emery Bay Grp 2 | Bay Loop 2B | Group | 75 | - |
| 1 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | Electric |
| 2 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | Water |
| 3 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 4 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 7 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 8 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 13 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 14 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 15 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 16 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 17 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 18 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 19 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 23 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 24 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| 25 | EMERY BAY CAMPGROUND | Standard | 8 | - |
| Emery Bay Group 1 | Forest Loop 1A | Group | 75 | - |
About Emery Bay Campground
Overview
Emery 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. This Campground has 26 sites, 16 of which are reservable and 10 are walk-up sites.
The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.
Recreation
Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a native boat ramp for smaller watercraft is available. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat trout and other varieties.
Facilities
The campground offers 26 campsites, including some first come, first serve, available for tent and RV camping. Two group campsites are also available and can accommodate up to 75 guests on each separate loop.
Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. Also drinking water is provided after June 15th. Water is not a fill station so please come with your RV water full. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding areas.
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
Emery Bay Campground is just 15 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into 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.
Rules and notices at Emery Bay Campground
Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Emery Bay Campground on Recreation.gov
Notices from Recreation.gov
CHECK OUT TIME IS 11:00 A.M. Check in is at 2:00 p.m.
If a site is not available for reservation online, it is shown as a first-come, first-served (FF) or walk-in (W) site. These sites will be identified at the campground on maps and campsite post markers with a W. First-come, First-served sites may already be taken as this cannot be updated on the Recreation.gov website. You may try to call for availability.
Reserved sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released.
We do not allow reservation holders to change campsites and move to a Walk-up campsite upon arrival. Most of our campsites are available for advanced reservations, and you must occupy the site you reserve.
You are allowed 2 passenger vehicles per site, the first vehicle is included in the site fee and an extra vehicle charge of $5.00/vehicle per night will be collected at the campground. Sites that are identified as double occupancy can accommodate an additional camping unit. In this situation, you will be charged for each camper.
Potable water is available for filling containers after June 1st. Please fill RVs prior to arrival, as water is hauled by truck to campground.
There is now a 10 day stay limit on all Group sites, starting in 2022.
Drop Camping is illegal without a Forest Service permit. If you rent a camper it may not be delivered by the owner.
There is a food storage order in effect on the Flathead National Forest. Know how to store all attractants all the time. See your Campground Host for more information or visit: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/flathead/recreation/?cid=stelprdb5347448
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Click here for more information on the Flathead National Forest
Emery Bay Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Emery Bay Campground?
Emery Bay Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 18 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.
How do I find last-minute availability at Emery Bay Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Emery Bay Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.
How many campsites does Emery Bay Campground have?
Emery Bay Campground has 18 campsites.
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