Murray Bay Campground (MT)
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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. Keep reading
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.
The sites · 20
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loop within Park | 01 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 02 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 03 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 04 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 05 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 06 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 07 | standard nonelectric | 48 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 08 | standard nonelectric | 33 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 09 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 10 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 11 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 12 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 13 | standard nonelectric | 44 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 14 | standard nonelectric | 49 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 15 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 16 | standard nonelectric | 58 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 17 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 18 | standard nonelectric | 46 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 19 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| Loop within Park | 20 | standard nonelectric | 46 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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