Yellowstone Park / Mountainside KOA

Montana is national park country, and there are plenty of them to enjoy. Yellowstone National Park covers 3,500 square miles and features stunning, unforgettable views. From the rushing waterfalls to the dynamic canyons, whether you’re hiking, mountain biking, off-roading, or horseback riding, you’ll definitely have to stop and stare from time to time. Check out the boardwalks by the thermal basins for some unique sights that showcase the mud spots, hot springs, geysers, and fumarole. Learn more with a ranger-led program and grab a camping spot so you can see it all. Then you can jump in the rental RV and see how the park compares to some of its lesser-known neighbors that offer their own breathtaking sights. Caribou-Targhee National Forest spans 2.6 million acres, and while you might not find as many geothermal attractions here, the fantastic sights you’ll see will likely leave you marveling nonetheless. As you move from the wide-open grasslands to the thick woods and peaks throughout the park, you can go fishing, rock climbing, and camping as you explore the area. Spend mornings on the sand dunes by a beach and ski down a mountain by nightfall; this dynamic forest is a memorable one not to miss when you're camping at Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA. If you like your scenery a bit less elevated but just as tranquil, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest near Dillon is worth a visit. Whether you are looking for an aquatic day with fishing on a massive lake or want to embark on eerie expeditions to the ghost towns in the area, you'll have options here. Enjoy the scenery along backcountry roads as you check out this of three-million-acre area, with some of the best hiking, fishing, and camping in the region. Home to over 2,000 different species of plants, this is a great spot to take a self-guided nature tour.