Elk Island Campground
Open seasonally from mid-May through late September. First-come, first-served boat-in access only. No reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 11:42AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with higher amounts above valley floors and in Glacier National Park. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Essex, Polebridge, Bad Rock Canyon, Glacier National Park, Highway 83 Bigfork to Swan Lake, and Marias Pass. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
Elk Island Campground offers a unique backcountry camping experience accessible only by boat on Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead National Forest. Located approximately 16 miles from the town of Hungry Horse, this remote island campground provides solitude and direct access to one of Montana's most scenic reservoirs. The campground features 7 designated primitive campsites, each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets serve the area, but there is no potable water available, so campers must pack in all drinking water. The island location means this is strictly a tent camping destination with no vehicle or RV access possible. Recreation opportunities abound, including fishing for whitefish, bull trout, and cutthroat trout directly from the island shores. The elevated island vantage point offers breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks of the Flathead Range. Wildlife viewing, hiking the island, and simply enjoying the remote wilderness setting make this an ideal escape for adventurous campers seeking solitude away from developed campgrounds.
Directions
From Hungry Horse, Montana, travel south on US-2. Access Hungry Horse Reservoir via the East Side Reservoir Road (FR 38) or West Side Reservoir Road (FR 895). Launch a boat from one of the reservoir's boat ramps and navigate approximately 16 miles to Elk Island.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 387-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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