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Murray Bay Campground (mt)
Essex, MT
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Verify by phone or mail
- Reservations:406-752-7924 FOR RESERVATIONS CALL: 1-877-444-6777
- Operator:406-752-7924
- Address:PO Box 37 · Essex, MT · 59758
Live availability
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Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026No Service
Average 0.3 of 4 bars · 38 reports across 2 carriers
Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.
Verizon
No Service
0.3/4
26 reports
AT&T
Major Issues
0.5/4
12 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 2:00 PM
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (40)






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Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page
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