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Camping at Cardwell Campground

Private campground · Cardwell · 5 campsites

A campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Cardwell, MT, Cardwell Campground offers a serene retreat for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike. Surrounded by towering trees and the tranquil waters of the Jefferson River, this campground provides a perfect setting for relaxation and exploration.

4.4 on Campspot · 62 reviewsBook on Campspot
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 60 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Full hookups on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets welcome
  • Showers

    Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

5 available sites

5 open of 5 site types
Primitive Tent Site
TentHookups not listed
Available all 2 nights
$40 for 2 nights
$20/night · before taxes & fees
Boondock - grass, no RV hookups
RV · Up to 25 ftNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$50 for 2 nights
$25/night · before taxes & fees
Full Hookup Pull-thru Site (Sewer, Electric, Water)
RV · Up to 60 ftFull hookups
Available all 2 nights
$100 for 2 nights
$50/night · before taxes & fees
Partial Hookup Pull-thru site: (Electric + Water only)
RV · Up to 60 ftPartial hookups (as listed)
Available all 2 nights
$110 for 2 nights
$55/night · before taxes & fees
Rustic "Dry Cabin"
Cabin / lodging
Available all 2 nights
$150 for 2 nights
$75/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Campspot

Availability on Campspot.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
Primitive Tent Site
tent
✓✓from $20
Boondock - grass, no RV hookups
rv
✓✓from $25
Full Hookup Pull-thru Site (Sewer, Electric, Water)
rv
✓✓from $50
Partial Hookup Pull-thru site: (Electric + Water only)
rv
✓✓from $55
Rustic "Dry Cabin"
lodging
✓✓from $75

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

From $40 for 2 nights
$20/night · Before taxes & fees
5 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Campspot. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Campspot ↗

5 openSites from $20/night
Book on Campspot

Amenities & location

  • Bathrooms
  • Bike Rental
  • Dump Station
  • Internet
  • Laundry
  • Pavilion
  • Pet Area
  • Pets Allowed
  • Shower
  • Snack Bar
  • Dog Park
  • Ice Cream
Pets
Pets welcome

Hookups (individual campsites): 1 full-hookup, 1 electric, 1 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

770 MT Highway 2 East
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Cardwell Campground: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Cardwell Campground?
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Cardwell Campground have RV hookups?
1 full-hookup, 1 electric, 1 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Cardwell Campground?
Reservable on Campspot (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Cardwell Campground?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Campspot listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (3 of 3 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 1 full-hookup, 1 electric, 1 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 1 back-in
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Water
Listing Water at 2 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Campspot
Getting there
Listing 770 MT Highway 2 East (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Campspot ↗ (62 reviews, ★ 4.4). Not written or edited by us.

“Clean, level and convenient! Just and overnight stay, didn’t checkout their food truck or bar,casino.”

J.C. 4 · Sep 2026 · Campspot

“Nice spot along the highway. They have food truck with GREAT smash burgers and friendly folks running it.”

C.C. 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot

“So beautiful and well kept up campground! Peaceful and quiet!”

Leanna D 5 · Sep 2026 · Campspot
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins

13.2 mi from Cardwell Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Davis Ranch

16.6 mi from Cardwell Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $36/night
$72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

Heart & Soul Alpacas And Cabins

17.1 mi from Cardwell Campground (straight-line)
Sites from $36/night
$72 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Madison River Guided Kayak Tour Bozeman area · 3 hr · from $135/person
    • Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour Bozeman area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $45/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman Bozeman area · 10 hr–11 hr · from $350/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 60 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

MEET HaR-V! YOUR FULLY STOCKED ADVENTURE ON WHEELS!
MEET HaR-V! YOUR FULLY STOCKED ADVENTURE ON WHEELS!

Class C motorhome · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 26 mi from campground

$259/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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2001 Itasca Spirit
2001 Itasca Spirit

Class C motorhome · 31 ft · sleeps 8 · 29 mi from campground

$225/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Woods Getaway
Woods Getaway

Travel trailer · 31 ft · sleeps 6 · 38 mi from campground

$105/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Cardwell Campground

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour
Alpaca and Llama Farm Tour

Bozeman area · 1.5 hr–2 hr · from $45/person

Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman
Best Of Yellowstone Full Day Nat'l Park Tour From Bozeman

Bozeman area · 10 hr–11 hr · from $350/person

Madison River Guided Kayak Tour
Madison River Guided Kayak Tour

Bozeman area · 3 hr · from $135/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Full Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with lunch included
Full Day Yellowstone National Park Tour with lunch included

Bozeman area · 10 hr · from $189/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Campspot for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 2026100%0%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
Compare site types

5 individual reservable campsites from Campspot, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Rv

3 sites · From $55, From $50/night

3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Lodging

1 site · From $75/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Tent

1 site · From $20/night

1 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Bozeman Small-Group Bike Tour with Local Guide
Bozeman Small-Group Bike Tour with Local Guide

Bozeman area · 2.5 hr · from $89/person

Blue Flower Trail Ride
Blue Flower Trail Ride

Bozeman area · 2 hr · from $199/person

Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari from Bozeman
Yellowstone Winter Wildlife Safari from Bozeman

Bozeman area · 10 hr–11 hr · from $350/person

Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley from Bozeman
Yellowstone Wildlife Safari in Lamar Valley from Bozeman

Bozeman area · 10 hr–11 hr · from $350/person

Downtown Bozeman Walking Food Tour
Downtown Bozeman Walking Food Tour

Bozeman area · 3 hr · from $95/person