Montana

Learn about camping and boondocking in Montana

Camping on Montana State Trust Lands

Camping is allowed on much of Montana's State Trust Lands. As long as the land you plan to camp on is accessible from some kind of publicly-owned road or navigable waterway, you're generally cleared for camping. A "General Recreation License" must be purchased ahead of time.

Montana Rest Area Rules

Does Montana allow you to stay overnight at their rest areas? How many hours can you stay at a Montana rest area? Is camping permitted at a Montana Rest Area? What are the full Montana rest area rules?