Murray Gravel Pit
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- May–Sep
- best months
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Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 5 alerts for Flathead National Forest.
Camp Creek Fire Updated Trail Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
FK&L Area Closed to Public Access Starting July 22, 2026
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Trail 800 Tally-Ashely Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Ryan Creek Occupancy and Use Order
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 1-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
Logan Creek Hoke Creek Closure
Agency alert covering Flathead National Forest · Order 01-10- · USFS · Flathead National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Flathead National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 20 sites for RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 3,723 ft
- Hungry Horse Ranger DistrictFlathead National Forest
Murray Gravel Pit is a 5-site campground in Montana managed by the Forest Service. The gravel pit setting provides a unique camping experience in a landscape shaped by mining activity. As a gravel pit, the site likely offers flat, open ground and minimal vegetation.
Local outfitters
- Mountain Meadow RV Park & Cabins14 mi away
- North American RV Park & Yurt Village16 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Murray Bay Campground (mt)CampingPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain0.5 mi- Murray Bay boat launchBoat launch0.6 mi
- Riverside Campground (mt)Camping0.8 mi
- Riverside CampgroundSaltwater fishing0.8 mi
- Great Northern Mountain TrailHiking5 mi
- Flossy CreekHiking5.1 mi
- Wildcat MountainSummit5.7 mi
- Mount AeneasSummit9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Lid Creek CampgroundCamping · ~9 min drive
- Murray Bay Campground (mt)Camping · Next door
- Anna Creek CabinCamping · ~11 min drive
- Emery Bay CampgroundCamping · ~14 min drive
- Riverside Campground (mt)Camping · ~1 min drive
- Elk Island CampgroundCamping · ~3 min drive
- Chlorinda NorthwestCamping · ~5 min drive
- Chlorinda NortheastCamping · ~5 min drive
- Chlorinda SouthwestCamping · ~5 min drive
- Flossy Bay Dispersed Camp West SiteCamping · ~5 min drive
Best time to visit Murray Gravel Pit
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
31° / 20°
14 wet
Feb
34° / 20°
11 wet
Mar
43° / 25°
13 wet
Apr
52° / 32°
12 wet
May
64° / 40°
12 wet
Jun
71° / 47°
12 wet
Jul
82° / 53°
7 wet
Aug
81° / 52°
6 wet
Sep
69° / 44°
8 wet
Oct
52° / 35°
11 wet
Nov
38° / 27°
14 wet
Dec
31° / 21°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Hungry Horse Dam, MT, 11.4 mi away at 3,160 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Murray Gravel Pit
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