Emery Bay Campground

Open

Open mid-May through September. 16 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov; 10 sites are first-come-first-served. Drinking water available from hand pump after June 15. Food storage order in effect. 16 consecutive day stay limit.

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.

R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order

Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.

Order 01-15-00-25-01: Bob Marshall, Scapegoat, and Great Bear Wilderness Restrictions

Occupancy and Use and Trail Restrictions for the entire Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, as well as trail, stock, and camping restrictions on Our Lake Trail and lake area (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), beneath the Chinese Wall (Helena-Lewis and Clark NF), and Castle Creek Riverside Campsite (Flathead…

Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 Closure for Emergency Repairs

Big Creek Canyon Creek Road 316 closed to motorized travel during 2026 repair work. See details and authorized access info.

Blankenship Emergency Closure

The Blankenship Bridge Area (Blankenship southwest), located south of Blankenship Road on the west side of the Middle Fork of the Flathead River is temporarily closed for public safety due to high water.

Current Avalanche Danger and Forecast

Avalanche Danger: Know before you go! Avalanche Forecasts at Flathead Avalanche Center  The Flathead National Forest has three forecast zones for avalanches: the Whitefish Range, the Flathead Range and Glacier National Park, and the Swan Range. Avalanche hazards are highly spatially variable, so…

Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure

4.4 miles of National Forest System Trail 800 Tally-Ashley will be closed for public safety during logging activities starting 9/4/2025 - 9/1/2026 unless rescinded sooner.

Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order

From September 1, 2025 through December 1, 2026, unless rescinded, the following is prohibited in the Ryan Road area:Camping or otherwise occupying a site except where designated .Camping or otherwise occupying a designated site for over three consecutive days within a calendar year.

Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure

NFS Road 1625 is closed between milepost 2.84 and 5.08 for public safety  due to road substrate slumping. This closed segment is from the junction with Rd #9881 at milepost 2.84 to the end of Rd #1625 starting 8/13/2025 - 8/12/2027 unless rescinded sooner.

Water Vessel Prohibitions

Violating State water vessel safety and operation laws and regulations is prohibited on all Flathead National Forest waterways.

Jewel Basin Hiking Area Regulations

Jewel Basin Hiking Area Regulations

About

Emery Bay Campground is located on the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir in Flathead National Forest, high in the Rocky Mountains of northwest Montana. The reservoir, created by the 10th highest dam in the United States, provides a stunning backdrop for camping. The campground sits less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide and just 15 miles southwest of Glacier National Park's West Glacier entrance. The campground features 26 sites total: 16 reservable sites, 10 walk-up first-come-first-served sites, and 2 group camping areas that can accommodate up to 75 guests each. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring with grill, and food storage. Vault toilets are provided throughout. Drinking water is available from a hand pump after June 15. The maximum trailer length is 32 feet. Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, with a native boat ramp available for smaller watercraft. Anglers can expect cutthroat trout and other species. Swimming and hiking are also popular activities. The area offers big game hunting opportunities in season. A campground host is on-site during the operating season.

Directions

From Martin City, Montana, turn off Highway 2 and continue on the main road through town heading south. This road becomes East Side Reservoir Road. Continue for about 6 miles into the campground.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $22

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length 32ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 752-7924

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

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