Painted Rocks Campground

Montana’s Bitterroot Valley is a favorite among campers, hikers, hunters, anglers, and just about anyone that enjoys spending time outside. Pristine lakes and rivers, dense forests, and an abundance of wildlife have nature lovers coming back year after year. Thanks to its somewhat inaccessible nature, over an hour's drive from Interstate 90, the valley rarely feels crowded, even at the peak of the summer tourist season.

One of the more interesting places to stay when you book an RV in Ravalli County is Painted Rocks State Park, just north of the Idaho border and close to the intersection of Highway 93 and 43 in Montana’s extreme southwestern corner. The park is defined by its granite rock walls, which are covered in colorful lichen that shade the park in hues of green, yellow, and orange. Below the rock walls is Painted Rocks Reservoir, which offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities for those staying at the RV campground.

The campground at Painted Rocks has some excellent rustic campsites too. None of the sites have any kind of hookups and drinking water is not provided, so you’ll need to come prepared for dry camping. Picnic tables, grills, and a few toilets are the only amenities you’ll see when camping with an RV here. It’s the perfect spot for those wanting to do some off-the-grid motorhome camping with their RV rental.