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MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT)

MT · Flathead National Forest

MURRAY BAY CAMPGROUND (MT) is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (7/10) and eases to its lowest in June (6/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May7
  6. Jun6
  7. Jul6
  8. Aug7
  9. Sep6
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 20 RV sites
  • Max RV length 60 ft

Activities: SWIMMING SITE, WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, BOATING, CAMPING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Murray Bay Campground (mt)?

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.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is