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Powell Campground

Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests

🏕️ CampgroundMissoula / Lolo NFMontana⭐ 4.5 (179)
Powell Campground
🟢 11 open windows right now — soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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Powell Campground in Montana has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Aug 29–Tue Sep 1. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Sat Aug 29 – Tue Sep 13 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites B #B007
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #A014 & A #A015 next to each othersites A #A014, #A015, B #B003
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A017, #A033, B #B009
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites B #B001, #B007
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites B #B002
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites B #B001
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A027, #A032
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites A #A031, B #B006

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Powell Campground over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $14–$20/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆171 ratings
5★107
4★42
3★14
2★5
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T1.2/4
Verizon0.2/4
T-Mobile0.2/4
Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Powell Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Powell Campground?

Powell Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Powell Campground?

Campsite fees at Powell Campground run about $14–$20/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Powell Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Powell Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Powell Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Powell Campground over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays 3–17 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Powell Campground a good campground?

Powell Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 179 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Powell Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Powell Campground, AT&T rates highest at 1.2 out of 5 from 31 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Powell Campground located?

Powell Campground is located in Missoula / Lolo NF, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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