CAMPGROUNDS – A new reservation system debuts Wednesday at 20 of Montana's 54 popular state parks.

Starting at 8 a.m Mountain Time, visitors can phone  toll-free or use the internet to make reservations up to nine months in advance or as close as two days prior to their visit. A few sites at each park will remain available for walk-ins.

ReserveAmerica's phone receptionists have information to help visitors select sites that will accommodate their camper size, number of people and pre-pay fees.  This information along with photos, campground maps, site descriptions, and travel directions will also be available on the website.  A processing fee of $10.00 will be charged for each reservation.

Call (855) 922-6768 toll-free 8 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends.

Montana's parks website has more info about accommodations and directions

Read on to see the list of Montana State Parks offering campsite reservations.

Recreational Parks

Black Sandy

Beavertail Hill

Big Arm

Brush Lake

Cooney

Finley Point

Hell Creek

Lake Mary Ronan

Logan

Placid Lake

Salmon Lake

Tongue River

Thompson Falls

Wayfarers

West Shore

Whitefish Lake

Cultural/ Natural Parks

Bannack

Lewis & Clark Caverns

Makoshika

Missouri Headwaters