USDA Forest Service · Montana
Sloway Campground (MT)
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 29
- Hookups
- 28 with water, 28 no hookups
- Season
- May 25 to September 14
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 2,680 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SLOWEY CAMP LOOP A (NFSR 1157-A) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Lolo National Forest
- Nearest town
- Superior
- Address
- Superior Ranger DIstrict, Superior, MT, 59872
- Phone
- 406-822-4233
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Disc Golf, Fishing, Hiking, Horse Camping, Kayaking, Non-Motorized Boating, Paddling, Photography, Picnicking
27 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Sloway Campground is located off of Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 15 minutes west of Superior, Montana. The paved campground has 27 sites total. There is water, vault toilets, trash services, picnic tables, fire rings, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, and Camp Hosts. The campground sits on the Clark Fork River in the shade of pines trees and has a primitive boat launch and an equestrian site. Be aware the campground receives a lot of noise from Interstate 90 and passing trains.
Recreation
The campground is in close proximity to launch sites along the Clark Fork River, including the Alberton Gorge. The campground can accommodate small to medium groups recreating on the river or in the National Forest. The Sloway Campground is one of three full-service campgrounds located along Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana.
Facilities
Sloway Campground is paved and has vault toilets, potable water, a Camp Host, and trash services. Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and fire ring. There are 27 sites in total with 12 pull-through sites for vehicles longer than 35 feet. Sites 1 - 10 and 21 - 25 are reservable. Sites 11- 20 and 26 & 27 are first-come, first-serve.
Natural Features
The campground resides in the valley bottom surrounded by pine trees and the Clark Fork River to the south. The campground is flat and easily accessible from Interstate 90.
Nearby Attractions
Missoula is 60 miles to the east.
Superior is 8 miles to the east.
St. Regis is 7 miles to the west.
Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 43 miles to the west.
Lookout Ski Area / Idaho is 48 miles to the west.
Alberton Gorge is 21 miles to the east.
Fees
$15.00 per night per site.
$5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow.
Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee station. You must have the most recent recreation.gov mobile app. Cost is $15.00 per site with a $1.50 service fee. The mobile app will only allow you to pay for 1 night at a time.
Reservations can be made 3 days before arrival through recreation.gov
Recreation.gov charges $15.00 per site with an $8.00 service fee.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 26° | -19° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 23° | -8° | 50° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 46° | 32° | 12° | 64° | 10 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 34° | 16° | 74° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 43° | 33° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 51° | 39° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 61° | 48° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 61° | 48° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 52° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 41° | 30° | 78° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 34° | 16° | 67° | 8 of 10 |
| December | 37° | 29° | 5° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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