Camp
Backcountry Adventures
Listed under Nature and wildlife camps · Backpacking and survival camps
About this camp
Some of the world's most wondrous places are found right here in Montana. Backpacking develops emotional and physical resilience while promoting land stewardship and teamwork. Kids will learn to plan a backpacking trip, including menu and route planning, bear safety, gear choices, water purification, Leave No Trace ethics, and group dynamics.
How to join
Ask about next season: Backcountry Adventures at Missoula Parks and Recreation
- Phone
- 406-721-PARK (7275)
Eligibility
- Ages or grades
- 10-13
- Counselor ratio
- Low participant-to-staff ratios
Cost and supplies
- Published cost
- Fee
- What to bring
- Fees for camps with an overnight include meals and camping equipment. We'll email camp packing lists before camp begins.
Cost help
Missoula Parks and Recreation publishes scholarships, sliding fees, or other financial aid. Ask the provider how to apply, or see Help paying.
Past seasons
Published dates from previous seasons, kept so families can compare programs between years.
View 15 past sessions
| Session | Dates | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1: June 15–19 | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Thu, Jun 18, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $365 fee / $312 resident discount |
| Week 1: June 15–19 — Back Country Adv - Little Rock Creek** (McCormick) | Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jun 19, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $365 $312 |
| Week 2: June 22–26 | Mon, Jun 22, 2026–Thu, Jun 25, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $365 fee / $312 resident discount |
| Week 2: June 22–26 — Back Country Adventures Big Creek** (McCormick) | Mon, Jun 22, 2026–Fri, Jun 26, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $365 $312 |
| Week 3: June 29–July 3 | Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Wed, Jul 1, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $265 fee / $230 resident discount |
| Week 3: June 29–July 3 — Backcountry Adventures Intro at The Property** (McCormick) | Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $265 $230 |
| Backcountry Adventures — McCormick | Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $397 fee / $345 resident discount |
| Week 5: July 13–17 — Backcountry Adventures Intro at Marshall Mtn** (Marshall Mountain) | Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026 8:30-5:30 Marshall Mountain | $265 $230 |
| Week 5: July 13–17 — Backcountry Adventures Plus Canyon Creek (McCormick) | Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $397 $345 |
| Backcountry Adventures — Marshall Mountain | Tue, Jul 14, 2026–Thu, Jul 16, 2026 8:30-5:30 Marshall Mountain | $265 fee / $230 resident discount |
| Great Burn Stewardship: July 20–24 & July 27–30 | Mon, Jul 20, 2026–Thu, Jul 30, 2026 Jul 20-24 & Jul 27-30; overnights Mon-Wed; no camp Fri, July 31 McCormick | $1,012 fee / $848 resident discount |
| Week 6: July 20–24 — Backcountry Adventures & Stewardship with Great Burn† (McCormick) | Mon, Jul 20, 2026–Fri, Jul 24, 2026 1-5:30 McCormick | $1,012 $848 |
| Week 7: July 27–31 — Backcountry Adventures Plus & Stewardship with Great Burn** (McCormick) | Mon, Jul 27, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $1,012 $848 |
| Week 8: August 3–7 | Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Thu, Aug 6, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $365 fee / $312 resident discount |
| Week 8: August 3–7 — Backcountry Adventures Big Creek** (McCormick) | Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 7, 2026 8:30-5:30 McCormick | $365 $312 |
Week 1: June 15–19
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Thu, Jun 18, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $365 fee / $312 resident discount
Week 1: June 15–19 — Back Country Adv - Little Rock Creek** (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 15, 2026–Fri, Jun 19, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $365 $312
Week 2: June 22–26
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 22, 2026–Thu, Jun 25, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $365 fee / $312 resident discount
Week 2: June 22–26 — Back Country Adventures Big Creek** (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 22, 2026–Fri, Jun 26, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $365 $312
Week 3: June 29–July 3
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Wed, Jul 1, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $265 fee / $230 resident discount
Week 3: June 29–July 3 — Backcountry Adventures Intro at The Property** (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Jun 29, 2026–Fri, Jul 3, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $265 $230
Backcountry Adventures — McCormick
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $397 fee / $345 resident discount
Week 5: July 13–17 — Backcountry Adventures Intro at Marshall Mtn** (Marshall Mountain)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Marshall Mountain
- Cost
- $265 $230
Week 5: July 13–17 — Backcountry Adventures Plus Canyon Creek (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 13, 2026–Fri, Jul 17, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $397 $345
Backcountry Adventures — Marshall Mountain
- Dates
- Tue, Jul 14, 2026–Thu, Jul 16, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- Marshall Mountain
- Cost
- $265 fee / $230 resident discount
Great Burn Stewardship: July 20–24 & July 27–30
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 20, 2026–Thu, Jul 30, 2026
Jul 20-24 & Jul 27-30; overnights Mon-Wed; no camp Fri, July 31
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $1,012 fee / $848 resident discount
Week 6: July 20–24 — Backcountry Adventures & Stewardship with Great Burn† (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 20, 2026–Fri, Jul 24, 2026
1-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $1,012 $848
Week 7: July 27–31 — Backcountry Adventures Plus & Stewardship with Great Burn** (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Jul 27, 2026–Fri, Jul 31, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $1,012 $848
Week 8: August 3–7
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Thu, Aug 6, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $365 fee / $312 resident discount
Week 8: August 3–7 — Backcountry Adventures Big Creek** (McCormick)
- Dates
- Mon, Aug 3, 2026–Fri, Aug 7, 2026
8:30-5:30
- Location
- McCormick
- Cost
- $365 $312
Sources
- from missoulaparks.org updated
- from missoulaparks.org/165/Currents-Aquatics-Center updated
- from ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/View/80346/2026-Summer-Rec… updated
- from missoulaparks.org/DocumentCenter/View/80196/2026-Summer-Gui… updated