Hiking around Flathead Lake

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Places to Camp

Holland Lake Campground

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Holland LakeThe Holland Lake Campground is located seven miles south of Condon, Montana and 20 miles north of Seeley Lake, Montana off Montana Highway 83. From Highway 83 turn east on the Holland Lake Road and travel three and 1/2 miles east to the Y-intersection with the Owl Creek Loop Road. Follow Holland Lake Road to the left and the entrances to the group site and campground are a short distance down the road.

Restrictions: 16 day stay limit. Food storage required for human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants.  |  Closest Towns: Condon, MT – 9 miles.

Potable Water is available.  Restroom includes a flush toilet as well as a vault toilet

Passes: $30 season pass for day use is available through the concessionaire. This pass can be used at all campgrounds with day use fees on the Flathead National Forest under concession contract.  This campground is operated by Flathead Valley Campgrounds, Barta Enterprises, 406-646-1012

 Directions: From Highway 83 turn east onto Holland Lake Road #44 near mile marker 35. Follow this road about 3 miles. There are two loops, first the Bay Loop then the Larch Loop. The Campground host is located in the Larch Loop.

Activities include cabins and campground camping. There are 40 campsites, 50 foot maximum trailer length.

Holland Lake Trail Video

Murray Bay Campground

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Murray Bay CampgroundMurray Bay Campground is located 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. The campground is 22 miles south of Martin City on the east shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir. This campground has a 16 day stay limit. Pets must be on a leash at all times while visiting campgrounds.

Murray Bay Campground

Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777 or on-line at www.recreation.gov .

Fees: Single Site $16 Double Site $32 Extra Vehicle $5 Day Use $5

The Go Hike with Mike trail guide contains most every trail head in the Flathead and Kootenai Forest as well as the Mission Mountain Tribal Wilderness, including this campground.  Click here to purchase your copy.

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

The hosted campground offers 20 overnight sites for tent and RV camping.  Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding area.

Emery Bay Campground

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Camping And Hiking at Emery Bay Campground

You just cant hike if you don’t have a place to lay your head. A popular campground in the Hungry Horse Ranger District is the Emery Bay Campground.

The Emery Bay Campground is located on the east shore of the Hungry Horse Reservoir off of Road 38.

You will enjoy a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and of course exploring.

Emery Bay Campground

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.

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.

A number of biking and hiking trails begin near the campground and wind around the surrounding landscape and shoreline.

Emery Bay Campground

The campground offers more than two dozen first-come, first-served campsites, available for tent and RV camping. A group campsite is also available and can accommodate up to 150 guests on two separate loops.

Each campsite includes tables and campfire rings with grills. As well as vault toilets and drinking water. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding areas.

Emery Bay Campground is just 15 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park.