Campground · MT
Devil's Elbow Campground
Devil's Elbow Campground is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (6/10) and eases to its lowest in September (2/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 1 water hookups
- 5 tent-only sites
- 44 RV sites
- 7 accessible sites
- Max RV length 60 ft
Activities: SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, BIRDING, CANOEING, DAY USE AREA, INFORMATION SITE, NON-MOTORIZED BOATING, PADDLE BOATING, SWIMMING, WATER ACCESS, WATER ACTIVITIES, OTHER RECREATION CONCESSION SITE, WATER SPORTS, VISITOR CENTER, WINTER SPORTS, HIKING, FISHING, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, CAMPING, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, BOATING, BIKING, PICNICKING, HUNTING
How much does it cost to camp at Devil's Elbow Campground?
Additional Camping Units: $25 per day/night. Loop C: $50 per reservation for the Ramada/Pavilion plus $25 per night for each site. Max of 2 RVs or tents per site. Each RV/tent costs $25. You must occupy your campsite every night that you have reserved. If you do not show up for 24 hours from "Check-In Time" (2:00 PM), you forfeit the use of that site and are not entitled to any refunds or discounts. You must occupy the site you reserved and cannot change sites, or move to a different loop of the campground.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.