When full, the dam can hold bad 1.2 trillion gallons of water in the reservoir that stretches 34 miles long. It is primarily used for hydro-electric power and flood control in the springtime. The Dam was completed in 1953 and was the 3rd largest and 2nd tallest concrete dam at the time (now it is the 11th tallest in the U.S.). The Hungry Horse dam has a Visitor Center and Museum which we visited to learn more about the 564-ft structure and how it came to be. Hungry Horse Dam Visitor Centerīesides being a great free camping spot near Glacier National Park, the reservoir itself has some interesting history and a Visitor Center at the dam. The boat ramp near our campsite went way down as well, indicating a large fluctuation in reservoir water levels. The water was so clear that we could see the rocks and old stumps on the bottom of the reservoir as it disappeared into the darkness below. The Reservoir is a beautiful blue-turquoise color and is clear, cool and deep, which was so perfect for soaking our sore muscles after days of long hikes at Glacier National Park! Our free camping spot was located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, a lake formed behind the Hungry Horse Dam on the South Fork Flathead River. BLM and National Forest surrounds the park, so we were pretty confident we could find something.ĭespite being several miles down a bumpy dirt road, we were quite thrilled with the spot we lucked out on! Hungry Horse Reservoir We wanted to find a cheap or free place to stay while visiting Glacier National Park. If my memory serves me correctly Slough Creek is not all that big rig friendly and Tower Campground has a very tight turn and a recommended size limit.We find an awesome free camping spot just a few miles from the West Entrance to Glacier National Park on the banks of the gorgeous Hungry Horse Reservoir. They are dry camping and do charge a fee. There are also seven first come first serve campgrounds in Yellowstone. Also try the individual Forest's website as they may be available there but not listed in the main Forest Service website. Some may be available online at this website. You will need a current copy which can be obtained from the Forest's offices. These rules are published in the Travel Map and Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). You are responsible for knowing them and abiding by them. ![]() The rules do not have to be posted on the ground. The rules for vehicle camping such as where it is permitted, how far from the traveled portion of the road your RV can be located, and other regulations are different for every Forest and can change as often as every year. Satellite maps like Google Earth can also reveal a lot about potential sites. If you have a larger RV, pay close attention to the notes about pad size, turn arounds and access road conditions. The Forest Camping Guide is a great resource for information about Forest Service campgrounds. The gravel Forest Road to this campground is steep as are several spots along this same road where vehicle camping has been permitted in the past. Some of the campgrounds mentioned like Eagle Creek are not well suited to large RVs. So, there are many more areas accessible to them than to those with large Motorhomes, larger 5th wheels and larger travel trailers. ![]() I believe, some of the folks responding to this thread have pickup campers or small B or C motorhomes. What type and what size rig you have can make a big difference in your ability to access Forest Service campgrounds (many of which now charge even for no hookup sites) or areas open to dispersed camping/vehicle camping/boondocking. Second, what do you mean by boondocking? Free? No designated campsite? No, hookups (dry camping)? ![]() Any information about boondocking sites near Yellowstone (west entrance).
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