Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground Montana

1585 Trident Road
Three Forks, Montana 59752
406 285-3610

Lat / Long:

45.917806, -111.501931

Missouri Headwaters State Park campground has 17 single-family campsites and is located close to the Madison River and where Lewis & Clark pitched a tent back in the day. There is also on teepee site available to rent. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grate.

Campground amenities include drinking water and flush & vault toilets. There’s also a picnic area, mixed-use trails, interpretive exhibits/displays and a ranger station. Cell service is good.

Missouri Headwaters State Park – Area Recreation

The area is rich with history, including the location of Lewis & Clark camped in 1805. The park encompasses the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers. It offers great boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing. Other outdoor activities include biking, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing.

You may also be interested in Hood Creek or Swan Creek campgrounds. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park is also nice.

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Best Campsites

1, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15, 16

Regions

• Creek
• Montana State Park
• River
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• ADA
• RV
• Teepee
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - Good
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Grills
• Park Interpreter
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Ranger Station
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets, Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Cultural Sites
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• River
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing