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Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$18 - $28/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
12 campsites
Season
The campground is no...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1585 Trident Road, Three Forks, Montana, 59725, United States
Fall paddlers, birders, and history-minded campers will get the most out of this place. September and October bring steady river flows for the onsite boat ramp, minimal mosquitoes, and cottonwood color. Grab sites 16 or 17 for the best spacing; reserve early through Montana State
Campsites are small, open, and packed close together, so noise from generators and neighbors travels freely. Several reviewers flagged friction with other campers or the host over rules enforcement, so if a low-conflict weekend matters to you, this layout doesn't help. Summer bug
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Fall delivers the best conditions. September and October bring daytime temperatures in the 50s to low 70s with crisp nights dropping near freezing. River flows steady out after summer irrigation and peak runoff, making fishing and small-boat trips more predictable. Cottonwoods and willows turn warm autumn colors, and visitor numbers drop from summer peaks. Mosquitoes ease up considerably. Summer is warm but brings heavy mosquito pressure in the lush wetlands. Spring offers wildflowers and migrating waterfowl but evenings stay chilly.
Fall described as best season: cool days, fewer bugs and pleasant nights.
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Missouri Headwaters State Park offers a variety of amenities, including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water, and an interpretive trail system. Vault toilets are described by many users as 'super clean,' and fire rings with grills are available at each site. There are no hookups for RVs, requiring them to be self-contained. The campground includes two ADA-accessible campsites, which are located near restrooms. A camp host is onsite and praised by several reviews for their helpfulness and friendliness.
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