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Murray Bay Campground (Mt)
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USDA Forest Service20Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
20Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 20 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
20
Vehicle limit
20
Vehicle length
20
Driveway entry
20
Shade
20
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
20
Operator directions
From Martin City, Montana, turn off Highway 2 and continue on the main road through the town heading south. This road becomes East Side Reservoir Road. Continue for about 22 miles to the campground.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
20 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 20 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 01 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 02 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: 41 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 48 ft Tent: 48 ft Trailer: 48 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 33 ft Tent: 33 ft Trailer: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 42 ft Tent: 42 ft Trailer: 42 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: 41 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 58 ft Tent: 58 ft Trailer: 58 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 17 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 41 ft Tent: 41 ft Trailer: 41 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 41 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 18 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 Loop within Park Source updated: 2025-12-02 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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