U.S. Forest Service · Lolo National Forest · Superior, MT

Sloway Campground

Sloway Campground is located off of Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 15 minutes west of Superior, Montana. The paved campground has 27 sites total. There is water, vault toilets, trash services, picnic tables, fire rings, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, and Camp Hosts. The campground sits on the Clark Fork River in the shade of pines trees and has a primitive boat launch and an equestrian site. Be aware the campground receives a lot of noise from Interstate 90 and passing trains.

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Sloway CampgroundSloway Site A-17Sloway Site A-9Sloway Boat Launch
Photos courtesy of Forest Service · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups14
RV, no hookups12
Group sites1
Equestrian1
Host/management1
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

28 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFires
1AStandardBack-in50PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
2AStandardBack-in60PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
3ARVPull-through40PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
4AStandardBack-in48PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
5AStandardBack-in51PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
6ARVPull-through50PavedPartialNo / –8 / –Yes
7AStandardBack-in48PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
8ARVPull-through55PavedPartialNo / –8 / –Yes
9ARVPull-through45PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes
10AStandardBack-in33PavedPartialNo / –Riverfront8 / –Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites. The QR code is posted at the campground fee station. You must have the most recent recreation.gov mobile app. Cost is $15.00 per site with a $1.50 service fee.

Sloway Campground is paved and has vault toilets, potable water, a Camp Host, and trash services. Each site has a parking space, picnic table, and fire ring. There are 27 sites in total with 12 pull-through sites for vehicles longer than 35 feet. Sites 1 - 10 and 21 - 25 are reservable. Sites 11- 20 and 26 & 27 are first-come, first-serve.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
SeasonMay 19
ForestLolo National Forest
BookingReservations required for sites 1-10; RV sites 1-5 and Horse Camp on Recreation.gov.
Fees$15 per night. $5 fee for each additional vehicle after two vehicles.
RulesBear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information

Lolo National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sloway Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 28.3°F averageFebruary: 31.2°F averageMarch: 38.4°F averageApril: 45.2°F averageMay: 53.6°F averageJune: 60.3°F averageJuly: 66.8°F averageAugust: 66.0°F averageSeptember: 57.7°F averageOctober: 45.3°F averageNovember: 34.1°F averageDecember: 27.1°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Saint Regis 1 NE, 6 miles from the campground at 2,660 feet, station USC00247318 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From I-90 take Exit 43 at Dry Creek. At the end of exit ramp, turn right and go 0.3 miles across the Clark Fork River to the stop sign. Turn left and go 3.2 miles to campground located on the left. Or take Exit 37 at Sloway. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right and travel 2.8 miles east. The campground is on the right.

Nearest townSuperior, Montana
Coordinates47.2338° N, 115.0261° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx D7 Lost Creek 155/559

    6 mi from the campground · 17 acres

  • Prescribed
    D4 Rx Simmons Peak

    16 mi from the campground

  • Wildfire
    Nugget Hill

    25 mi from the campground · 35 acres

  • Prescribed
    D4 Rx Hwy 50 Roadside Salvage

    28 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗16.1 mi
RV sales & serviceBretz RV & Marine ↗51.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

Video of Sloway Campground, MT from Siegfried M.

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

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Natural features

The campground resides in the valley bottom surrounded by pine trees and the Clark Fork River to the south. The campground is flat and easily accessible from Interstate 90.

Recreation

The campground is in close proximity to launch sites along the Clark Fork River, including the Alberton Gorge. The campground can accommodate small to medium groups recreating on the river or in the National Forest. The Sloway Campground is one of three full-service campgrounds located along Interstate 90 between Idaho and Missoula, Montana.

Nearby

Missoula is 60 miles to the east. Superior is 8 miles to the east. St. Regis is 7 miles to the west. Route of the Hiawatha Trail is 43 miles to the west. Lookout Ski Area / Idaho is 48 miles to the west. Alberton Gorge is 21 miles to the east.

Guidebooks for Montana

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    Vicky Soderberg and Ken Soderberg, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Sloway Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Sloway Campground?

$15.00 per night per site. $5.00 for extra vehicles not in tow. Scan and Pay is available for all first come first served sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sloway Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Sloway Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season May 19.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Sloway Campground have?

29 sites, including 14 standard sites without power, 12 RV sites without hookups, 1 group site, and 1 equestrian site.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Sloway Campground?

Sloway Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Sloway Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sloway Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sloway Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Bear Safety and Food Storage Requirements Information

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Sloway Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Sloway Campground?

The campground is in close proximity to launch sites along the Clark Fork River, including the Alberton Gorge. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Sloway Campground?

Superior, Montana. Missoula is 60 miles to the east.

Source: Getting there

What if Sloway Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Little Joe Campground (5.8 mi, first-come), Cascade Campground (10.7 mi, first-come), and Trout Creek Campground (10.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby