USDA Forest Service · Montana

Emery Bay Campground

USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States

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Sites
28
Hookups
26 with water, 28 no hookups
Season
May 15 to September 26
Group sites
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
Pets
Yes
Elevation
3,593 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Access road
EMERY BAY BOAT LANDING (NFSR 10148B) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
Lake
Flathead National Forest
Nearest town
MARTIN CITY
Address
EAST SIDE RESERVOIR RD #38, MARTIN CITY, MT, 59926
Phone
406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
Activities
Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming

28 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.

About

Overview

Emery Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. This Campground has 26 sites, 16 of which are reservable and 10 are walk-up sites.
The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.

Recreation

Boating is popular on the 27,750-acre reservoir, and a native boat ramp for smaller watercraft is available. Swimming and fishing are also popular pastimes, and anglers can expect a catch of cutthroat trout and other varieties.

Facilities

The campground offers 26 campsites, including some first come, first serve, available for tent and RV camping. Two group campsites are also available and can accommodate up to 75 guests on each separate loop.

Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. Also drinking water is provided after June 15th. Water is not a fill station so please come with your RV water full. An on-site host is available to answer any questions about the campground and surrounding areas.

Natural Features

The campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th highest dam in the United States and provides a stunning backdrop.

Nearby Attractions

Emery Bay Campground is just 15 miles southwest of the West Glacier entrance into Glacier National Park.

Charges & Cancellations

No cancellations can be made within 4 days of your arrival date through recreation.gov. You must wait for your reservation dates to pass then call Cheryl at 406-752-PWAI (7924) or 406-404-4164 to turn in a Refund Request. Refunds can then be considered, by the concessionaire, of Camping fees only. You will automatically forfeit the first nights fee. Any cancellations within 4 days of your arrival must be turned to Cheryl also, to get the information to the campground Host. Otherwise your site will be held for you and there will be no chance for a refund. All Considerations can only be made after your original reservation dates have passed.

*No shows have no chance of a refund.

Fees

To make reservations by phone please call: 1-877-444-6777

Individual Site Reservations: $22.00 per camper unit per night.

Group Site Reservation (G1):
1 - 51 people - $175/night
51 - 75 people - $300/night

Two motorized vehicles may be parked per site. The first vehicle is included in the site fee; the second vehicle is charged $5.00 upon arrival at the campground.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January33°24°-21°41°11 of 11
February30°19°-20°46°10 of 11
March40°27°1°56°11 of 11
April45°31°11°66°11 of 11
May56°39°31°79°2 of 11
June66°47°35°85°0 of 11
July81°57°47°91°0 of 11
August80°57°46°94°0 of 11
September69°51°36°82°0 of 11
October52°37°27°70°3 of 10
November40°32°14°58°9 of 10
December34°27°-1°47°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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