Charles Waters Campground
Bitterroot National Forest
Write a Review Charles Waters Camp Rd. Florence, MT 59833 406-777-5461 Official WebsiteGPS: 46.575, -114.1409
Overview of Charles Waters Campground
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $15
Reported by frequent traveler Dave on 9/4/2023
Longest RV Reported: 37 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Hpangle on 8/25/2020
Number of Sites 27
Pad Type asphalt
Elevation 3,674 ft / 1,119 m
Max Stay 16
Tent Camping Yes
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camper-813076 asked on 6/19/2024
Is water available for filling an rv fresh water tank?
Reviews of Charles Waters Campground 23 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 15 Users
Last reported 8/19/2024
Confirmed by 8 Users
Last reported 6/8/2024
Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 7/21/2023
“Excellent ”
Reviewed 8/19/2024
| Days stayed: | 16 |
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We stayed in July/August 2024. Good cell coverage. Well spaced large sites. Easy access. The creek was a pleasant surprise. Camp host was excellent. Temperatures were near 100. Most sites have some tree shade.
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camper-760578 would stay here again
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“Generator sounds prevail on a Saturday night”
Reviewed 6/8/2024
| Days stayed: | 1 |
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| Site Number: | 5 |
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We arrived on a Saturday in mid June at about 2pm, there were only 2 spots left, heavy presence from local campers. Most generators I have heard in a long time. Not sure why all the 5 star ratings
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“The sound of the stream lulled us to sleep”
Reviewed 9/4/2023
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 22 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Class B) |
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This campgrounds is two miles from Hwy 93 on paved road. The campground is paved and so are the sites. There are 3-4 pull thru sites. Some of the sites have a slight slope. My guess would be about 40% of the sites would accommodate a large class A. The sites are well spaced. There were only about 10 campers when we were there. This is... more
This campgrounds is two miles from Hwy 93 on paved road. The campground is paved and so are the sites. There are 3-4 pull thru sites. Some of the sites have a slight slope. My guess would be about 40% of the sites would accommodate a large class A. The sites are well spaced. There were only about 10 campers when we were there. This is FCFS campground. There are hiking trails a short distance from the campground The best part for us was the stream that ran next to our site. It lulled us to sleep.
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frequent traveler Dave would stay here again
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“Nice Campground ”
Reviewed 7/21/2023
| Days stayed: | 4 |
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| Site Number: | 7 |
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We arrived on a Wednesday afternoon and we were able to find a back in site. We are 35’ 5th wheel and crew cab with long box.
Corners are tight but doable. There were a few pull through sites too. The area was nice for walking and close to towns. We were close to the Hwy but far enough not to hear any noise.
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Happy Camper would stay here again
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“Great Stay, Fantastic Hosts”
Reviewed 6/30/2023
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Nice NF campground with potable water hydrants and clean, well stocked vault toilets. Many sites can accommodate larger rigs, but only a couple are really great for solar. It is a little tight in a couple of the turns, but the sites are mostly spacious and somewhat private. We had speeds on Verizon allowing for streaming. The camp hos... more
Nice NF campground with potable water hydrants and clean, well stocked vault toilets. Many sites can accommodate larger rigs, but only a couple are really great for solar. It is a little tight in a couple of the turns, but the sites are mostly spacious and somewhat private. We had speeds on Verizon allowing for streaming. The camp hosts are so friendly and helpful! There are also plenty of hiking options right from the campground. We stayed late June in a 30’ TT.
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Moore2Explore would stay here again
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“Great, Cheap Campground With Great Views And Cell Service ”
Reviewed 6/2/2023
| Nightly rate: | $1 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
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No hookups but water available. Roads and turns were fine for our 32ft trailer plus truck. Beautiful river in park and a nice long road to the top of a mountain to see expansive views, wildlife and water. Sites are spaced far apart and cell service was adequate for virtual meetings on ATT and Verizon. Had to use booster a few times ... more
No hookups but water available. Roads and turns were fine for our 32ft trailer plus truck. Beautiful river in park and a nice long road to the top of a mountain to see expansive views, wildlife and water. Sites are spaced far apart and cell service was adequate for virtual meetings on ATT and Verizon. Had to use booster a few times for better service.
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SweetTrippin would stay here again
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“Awesome Campground”
Reviewed 5/20/2023
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You Won’t Be Disappointed Also Has Cell Service
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camper-821427 would stay here again
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“Well maintained; tight turns”
Reviewed 9/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | $7 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
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Beautiful campground, clean and heavily treed with internal paved roads and sites. Quite a few pull-throughs, but there are several turns in the campground that can be tight for longer rigs or bigger rigs, and once you're in, you're committed. Given that, we are 55 feet when hooked up, and we had to adjust to make a turn slowly. I only... more
Beautiful campground, clean and heavily treed with internal paved roads and sites. Quite a few pull-throughs, but there are several turns in the campground that can be tight for longer rigs or bigger rigs, and once you're in, you're committed. Given that, we are 55 feet when hooked up, and we had to adjust to make a turn slowly. I only gave this a three-star rating due to that.
First loop is close to a national forest access road with a lot of traffic. Signs everywhere state no shooting, but when we were there, we heard several shots.
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“Good travel stop ”
Reviewed 7/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 15' (Pop Up Camper) |
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Nice well spaced sites. Very clean. Mosquitos only in the evening and not bad at all. Huge picnic table. Arrived on Thursday and there were at least four available sites.
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“Wooded Camp with Access to Many Trails”
Reviewed 9/2/2021
| Nightly rate: | $15 |
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| Days stayed: | 7 |
| Site Number: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a well maintained campground at the base of the Bitterroot mountains. The road to and within the campground is paved. The parking pads are also paved and ours was level. Bathrooms and water spigots (not threaded) are well distributed through the campground. The sites are mostly wooded, so expect substantially lower efficienc... more
This is a well maintained campground at the base of the Bitterroot mountains. The road to and within the campground is paved. The parking pads are also paved and ours was level. Bathrooms and water spigots (not threaded) are well distributed through the campground. The sites are mostly wooded, so expect substantially lower efficiency from rooftop solar. A number of sites are pull-throughs and will accommodate any size RV, but others are sized for vans or small class C. There is even a small site specifically for bicyclists (there is a paved bicycle trail that follows the main highway of the Bitterroot Valley). I found the sites to mostly be well separated from one another. My one complaint would be that about half the sites had the table/fire ring located on the street side of a backed in trailer. But the fire ring/table areas were large, so there was space to set up whatever you want. In late August the campground was full on Saturday night, but otherwise there were always a few spots available.
What I enjoyed were the extensive trails accessible from the campground. Many are shared equestrian trails, but usage was relatively light.
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Beerboy would stay here again
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Reviewed 1/7/2019
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
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The camp ground is beautiful, and the surrounding activity is great. There is a leash law required, but the camp host does not enforce. The rest rooms were a mess and the camp host saved spots for local friends and did not charge them. Camp host treated those in tents like dirt. We had planned on staying 2 weeks and didn’t make it 1... more
The camp ground is beautiful, and the surrounding activity is great. There is a leash law required, but the camp host does not enforce. The rest rooms were a mess and the camp host saved spots for local friends and did not charge them. Camp host treated those in tents like dirt. We had planned on staying 2 weeks and didn’t make it 1. Moved to a different camp ground.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- picnic area
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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