We got there in early October and most it was closed off so I can't really rate the park as a whole. But we're grateful that they had three spaces next to the Ranger station that were available. Pretty area, historically significant, but it was so windy with a cold bite that anything but perfunctory exploring was off the table. But a nice little ranger station with some souvenirs and brochures – and a very friendly ranger.
My husband spent his childhood in Great Falls in the 40s and remembered fondly going to this park and swimming in the river(s) so he had wanted to go back and do that again but it was way too cold. But we made it there and he was happy just to finally checked that off his list.
TrishB
Posted Apr 19, 2025; Bay Area, CA
Charming little campground in a charming little park. The trains travel slowly through the park with several places to watch them, as well as the river. Nearby Three Forks has two museums and a famous pie restaurant. A dirt road driving loop takes you out to Buffalo Jump State Park, and then one can continue to a historical school, and around a loop that comes back up the river with several places to stop at the river. I saw one moose right at the entrance to the rv park. Verizon good signal but varying connection speed.
Mary
Posted Sep 21, 2023; NC
Nice state park. Gravel pads for RVs. Water available by pit toilet. Camp hosts very friendly and helpful
Stewart
Posted Sep 06, 2023; Bellingham WA
Followed the directions from Allstay and it lead us way off the beaten track to some gnarly gravel roads.
Finally found the campsite by following Frontage RD. Okay campsite. Most we have paid on this trip ($28).
Some shade in spots. Some privacy. Gravel campsite road.
Water. Vault toilets.
Britgal
Posted Sep 16, 2021; WA
Stayed at site #16 in a tent. Modest space, some trees and shade, not private. Dirt/gravel drive and tent site. Place was quiet, headwaters interesting when considering the history. Host was extremely helpful.
GC MIKE
Posted Jul 30, 2021; NEW YORK
Off the beaten path and a very nice park for boon-docking. There is fresh water available to fill your portable jugs, and vault toilets are also on site. This is not a park for big rigs; simply no room for them, however lots of tent sites, and back in sites for smaller RVs. My 24 foot trailer was able to back into a campsite okay and I did not have to unhook my tow vehicle. VERY friendly rangers checking campers in, and while reservations are recommended, I was able to get a spot without calling ahead. Hiking trails down to the Madison River, and not far to a beautiful picnic area right on the river. Definitely recommend this park and will return for sure.
Rick
Posted Sep 16, 2020; Montana
Cute little campground. Spotless pit toilet. Easy parking. Nice trails, moose and calf reported in area but we didn’t see. Nice view of mountains from hosts site. We enjoyed the confluence of the rivers area. Only 6 only 6 units counting us and the host. Camped here end of May.
Scamper Camper
Posted Jun 07, 2018; MN
17 spots, all dry camping. A very quiet place to stay, not that much to see with the headwaters but interesting for a morning bike ride to the various historic sites, Lewis & Clark, early Settlers, etc. About 30 minutes away is Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park. You could do the headwaters in the am, then drive to Caverns for an excellent pm cave tour.
KathyEK
Posted Aug 02, 2016; Salem OR