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Murray Bay Campground (Mt)

Flathead National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Murray Bay Campground (Mt) is a campground in Flathead National Forest, Montana with 11 campsites. Murray Bay Campground (Mt) is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Murray Bay Campground (Mt) is located at 48.2660° N, 113.8151° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Murray Bay Campground (Mt) reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

No refund for early departure
Campsites held at once: 1 campsite(s) held
Maximum reservations at once: 6 reservations
Maximum stay: 32 nights
Maximum per transaction: 2 reservations per transaction

Published by Recreation.gov for Murray Bay Campground (Mt), read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)

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Standard 11

What an RV fits

33 ft1 site
40 ft1 site
41 ft1 site
42 ft1 site
44 ft1 site
48 ft1 site
49 ft1 site
50 ft1 site
60 ft3 sites

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, horse riding.

All sites at Murray Bay Campground (Mt), as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Loop within Park loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV
01	Standard	8	60 ft
04	Standard	8	60 ft
07	Standard	8	48 ft
08	Standard	8	33 ft
09	Standard	8	40 ft
10	Standard	8	42 ft
11	Standard	8	41 ft
12	Standard	8	50 ft
13	Standard	8	44 ft
14	Standard	8	49 ft
15	Standard	8	60 ft

About 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.

Rules and notices at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Murray Bay Campground (Mt) 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.

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.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/flathead Click here for more information on the Flathead forest

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Murray Bay Campground (Mt) FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)?

Murray Bay Campground (Mt) is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 11 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Murray Bay Campground (Mt)?

Cancellations happen frequently at Murray Bay Campground (Mt), 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 Murray Bay Campground (Mt) have?

Murray Bay Campground (Mt) has 11 campsites.