State Park / State Forest
Near Glendive, Montana: $18–$28/night, rigs to 30 ft. Open Year-round (limited winter). Book 9 months ahead via MT State Parks portal.
State Park / State Forest
Managing authority
Near Glendive, Montana
How much does camping at Makoshika State Park Campground cost, and when is it open?
Makoshika State Park Campground near Glendive, Montana (State Park / State Forest) — camping fee $18–$28/night, season Year-round (limited winter), RV size limit Up to 30 ft. Reservations: 9 months ahead via MT State Parks portal — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$18–$28/night
Season open
Year-round (limited winter)
RV size limit
Up to 30 ft
Reservation window
9 months ahead via MT State Parks portal
The insider read
Largest MT state park — badlands geology. Triceratops skull found here 1991 (visible at the visitor center). Stars + silence (no town glow).
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at fwp.mt.govOn site
Book it right
PickRV doesn't handle campground bookings — reserve direct through the official channel so policies and cancellations flow through one record.
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Match the campground's size limit and hookup level to a vehicle category, then plan the rest of the trip.
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