An RV park up the Blackfoot from Missoula
Spacious full hookup sites in Lincoln, about an hour and a half east of Missoula on Highway 200, with mountain views and room to breathe.
At a glance
A quiet base up the river from Missoula
Lost Moose Meadows is in Lincoln, about 77 miles east of Missoula on Montana Highway 200. Much of the drive follows the Blackfoot River, so getting to town and back is part of the fun. If you’d like Missoula within reach but would rather sleep somewhere quiet, with room between you and your neighbors, Lincoln is worth the drive.
- Drive
- About 1½ hoursHighway 200 east from I-90 at Bonner, up the Blackfoot Valley.
- Sites
- 40 full hookupWater, sewer and 20/30/50 amp electric at every site.
- Big rigs
- Pull-throughs to 115 ftBack-ins up to 75 ft, and every site is level.
- Space
- Nearly 100 ft apartMany neighbors are nearly 100 feet apart, with just 40 sites on about 15 acres.
- Nights
- Quiet and darkVery little light pollution and more stars than most people are used to seeing.
- Season
- April 15 to October 15Book online any time, or call us.
Why Lincoln
Lincoln or Missoula?
Both are good choices. It depends on what you want from your stay.
Stay in Missoula if
- You’ll be in town every day for work, school, the university or appointments
- You want restaurants, shopping and nightlife a few minutes away
- You’re only passing through on I-90 for a night
Stay with us if
- You want room between you and your neighbors
- You’d rather hear elk than traffic at night
- You want the upper Blackfoot, forest roads, trails and the Scapegoat Wilderness close by
- You don’t mind a scenic hour and a half into town
The drive
Getting between Lincoln and Missoula
Highway 200 up the Blackfoot
From I-90 just east of Missoula, take the Bonner exit and follow Highway 200 east. The road follows the Blackfoot River through canyons and open valleys, past Clearwater Junction and the turnoff for Ovando, and on into Lincoln. It’s about 77 miles, a paved two lane highway the whole way.
Big rigs
Highway 200 is a common route for RVs and trucks, and our pull-throughs run up to 115 feet, so you can pull straight in when you arrive.
Watch for wildlife
Deer and elk cross the highway, especially early and late in the day. Take it easy around dawn and dusk.
Coming from Glacier
From the north, take Highway 83 south through the Swan Valley and Seeley Lake to Clearwater Junction, then turn east on Highway 200. See our arrival & directions.
Things to do
What to see in Missoula
Caras Park and A Carousel for Missoula
DowntownA hand carved carousel built by volunteers, right on the Clark Fork in the middle of town.
Clark Fork River Market
Saturdays in seasonA big farmers market at Caras Park on Saturday mornings from spring into fall, with Montana produce, baked goods and crafts.
Riverfront Trail and Brennan’s Wave
DowntownWalk or bike along the Clark Fork and watch kayakers and surfers ride the river wave.
The M Trail
Mount SentinelA short, steep climb to the big M above the University of Montana, with a great view over the valley.
Smokejumper Visitor Center
Summer toursHome to the country’s largest smokejumper base, with guided tours in summer and a real 1937 fire lookout to step inside.
Elk Country Visitor Center
Free exhibitsThe Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s visitor center, with exhibits on elk and other Montana wildlife.
Along the way
Worth a stop between Lincoln and Missoula
The Blackfoot River
The lower Blackfoot runs through a pretty canyon with fishing access sites along the highway. See our fishing guide for the river near camp too.
Garnet Ghost Town
One of Montana’s best preserved ghost towns, up in the Garnet Range. Watch for the turnoff along Highway 200, and see our ghost towns page before you go, since the road is gravel.
Seeley Lake
A short detour north on Highway 83 from Clearwater Junction, with a chain of lakes and big larch forests. It’s about 50 minutes from camp.
Ovando
A tiny ranching town just off the highway, popular with anglers and cyclists, and a nice place to stretch your legs.
A day in Missoula
A day in Missoula from camp
- MorningDrive west along the Blackfoot. On a Saturday in season, start at the market in Caras Park.
- Late morningRide the carousel, then walk the Riverfront Trail and watch the surfers on Brennan’s Wave.
- LunchGrab lunch downtown.
- AfternoonHike the M Trail for the view, or take a summer tour at the Smokejumper Visitor Center.
- EveningStock up on groceries, then head home up the river and end the day by the fire.
Hours and seasons change, so check with each place before you plan around it.
Staying longer
Stock up, settle in, or head on
Stock up in town
Missoula has grocery stores, RV parts and service, hardware stores and anything else you might need during your stay. Many guests make a day of it and come back to camp for a quiet evening.
Monthly stays
Staying a month or more? Stays of 30+ nights get 25% off on select sites and skip the lodging tax. See monthly stays.
Heading on
Helena is about an hour from Lincoln, and Glacier is about three hours north. See our day trips and staying near Helena.
Keep exploring
More to see and do
Open April 15 to October 15
A scenic drive from Missoula, with a lot more room.
Book your site up the Blackfoot and day trip to town.