The Best in Tent Camping: Montana: A Guide for Car Campers Who Hate RVs, Concrete Slabs, and Loud Portable Stereos

Book Description
It''s not an easy task to select fifty campsites in a state that includes both Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, but after traveling the state, the Soderbergs have included campgrounds that are among the best the Treasure State has to offer. From the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness in the northwest to the Yellowstone River Valley in the south The Best in Tent Camping: Montana is the perfect resource for those looking for a wilderness experience without the hassle of backcountry backpacking. To aid in exploring the area nearby, each campground profile includes author suggestions for the most interesting historical sites and incredible recreation activities.


About the Author
Ken Soderberg has been working in the outdoor recreation profession for twenty years. An avid outdoor enthusiast since moving to Montana in 1992, he has explored the state by fishing, hiking, climbing, canoeing, and camping.

Vicky Soderberg has traveled extensively in the U.S. and Europe working as a travel writer, and enjoys exploring off the well-traveled routes. Since their move to Montana she has encountered bears in campgrounds and come up close and personal with a moose while cross-country skiing. The couple lives in East Helena, Montana, and along with their three children, have covered thousands of miles while camping across Big Sky Country.


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Nestled among lodgepole pine and Engelman spruce, this five-acre mountain lake appears to be a thoughtful gift from Mother Nature. In reality, it is man-made, part of a late 1800s mountain reservoir system built to provide water for mining operations further down the mountain. Proving that not every remnant of placer mining is a blight on the landscape, Park Lake''s clear water shimmers against its mountain background. Keep this setting in mind to soften the hammering you''ll encounter on the road''s washboard sections as it climbs from the interstate into the Boulder Mountains. Always a popular escape for Helena valley residents, this area may provide a bit too much activity for those seeking a quiet weekend getaway. But, come Monday, the area returns to its placid mountain splendor.

The 22 sites set along the looped road in the established campground provide the perfect place to set up base camp for a several day stay. Large boulders provide natural play structures for a game of "king of the rock" or a place to perch while reading a book. Trees and shrubs round out the natural barriers providing privacy. Sites 7-10, tucked at the back of the loop, are the quietest and generally provide the best wildlife viewing opportunities. While it may seem the perfect place, avoid camping near the lake. Unregulated camping here has damaged the shoreline and should be avoided to help restore those sections that have been "loved to death".



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It's not an easy task to select fifty campsites in a state that includes both Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, but after traveling the state, the Soderbergs have included campgrounds that are among the best the Treasure State has to offer. From the Cabinet Mountain Wilderness in the northwest to the Yellowstone River Valley in the south The Best in Tent Camping: Montana is the perfect resource for those looking for a wilderness experience without the hassle of backcountry backpacking. To aid in exploring the area nearby, each campground profile includes author suggestions for the most interesting historical sites and incredible recreation activities.


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