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Learn more about alerts →Families or couples who want roomy, private, wooded sites at a price that's almost absurd, $5/night, and can mix river paddling, easy nature trails, and a genuine folk culture museum into one trip. Bring bikes; paved paths connect the campground to the carillon and cultural areas
The Park Store and Craft Village closed May 2025, so the cultural draw is partly gone for now. Full hookups aren't available, there's no dump station, and tick encounters on the wooded trails are common enough that reviewers consistently mention them.
Context for the broader area surrounding Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
The Nelson Reservoir, a feature of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Milk+River+Project">Milk River Project</a>, is located 19 miles northeast of Malta, Montana provides offstream storage for irrigation of Malta Division lands in the Saco and Hinsdale area. This reservoir, with 4,320 water surface acres, 7,702 land acres and 30 miles of shoreline, offers good fishing for walleye, perch, and northern pike. Concrete boat ramp, campground, and picnic shelters.<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_nelr.pl">Current Reservoir levels</a>
Site is near Saco on State Highway 2.
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Fall delivers the sweet spot: daytime highs in the 60s to 80s, nights in the 45–60°F range, lower humidity, and fewer bugs. Spring is similarly comfortable, with one April camper reporting perfect conditions. The dense tree canopy makes summer heat and humidity more bearable, though insect activity picks up. Winter stays quiet with cooler temps and minimal bugs, but seasonal high water on the Suwannee can limit paddling and close some river features. Expect moderate crowds on fall and spring weekends, much lighter traffic in winter.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Full-facility campground and a primitive group camp. Park amenities listed include accessible amenities, amphitheater, cabins, campfire circles, campgrounds, canoe/kayak launch, interpretive exhibits, museum, nature trails, parking, pets allowed, picnic pavilion, playground, restrooms, shower station and visitor center.
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