If you’re an RVer who likes country music and loves to have a good time, Headwaters Country Jam is an event that was made for you. Headwaters is a three-day festival that thousands of RVers flock to each year to hear the best country in one of the most awe-inspiring parts of Big Sky Country. More than 20 artists and bands will play the songs that made them famous on two huge sound stages, and there will be delicious food to eat and thrilling activities to enjoy. Enter a line dancing competition, take part in a horseshoe throwing contest, or test your riding skills on a mechanical bull, and then return to your RV for a restful night’s sleep.
The main attraction at Headwaters is amazing country music, but there will be plenty to see and do between performers. You could purchase some delicious food from one of the many vendors, or you could head over to one of the bars for a beer, glass of wine, or cocktail. There will be ATMs dotted around the venue. The activities for this year’s Headwaters have not been announced, but based on previous events, you can expect to find dancing competitions, horseshoe contests, and mechanical bulls.
Headwaters Country Jam is a well-organized event. Security and medical personnel will be on duty throughout the festival to keep attendees safe and provide help in an emergency, and friendly professional will staff a large information booth. Water trucks and pump-out services will be available for RVers, and the camping area supply store will be stocked with food, toiletries, and other essentials.
1865 Highway 2
Cardwell, Montana 59721
The event organizers chose a venue close to Three Forks for Headwaters Country Jam because it is a thriving town in one of the most beautiful parts of Montana. Located just off Interstate 90 between Butte and Bozeman, Three Forks retains its old-west charm and frontier magic. Missouri Headwaters State Park is just 6 miles away from Three Forks, and you can reach the Madison Buffalo State Monument from the town in less than half an hour.
Headwaters is one of the most popular country music festivals because it attracts some of the biggest names in the business. Artists and bands booked to perform on the venue’s two large sound stages in 2025 include:
• Koe Wetzel
• Dwight Yoakam
• Flatland Cavalry
• Treaty Oak Revival
• The Mavericks
• Tucker Wetmore
• Ole 60
• Rodney Atkins
• Anne Bosko
• Owen Riegling
• Mac Hankins and the Moonlighters
• Kashus Culpepper
• Braxton Keith
Headwaters Country Jam is a major RVing event, but it would be a good idea to book early because space in the three available campsites is limited. The event organizers offer Standard, VIP, and Luxury campsite passes, but the amenities are all the same. What makes the camping areas different is their sizes and proximity to the sound stages. The Standard campsite is located about 20 minutes from the festival entrance, but the Luxury campsite is right outside. The sites in all of the campsites are 40 feet long. Standard and VIP sites are 20 feet wide, and Luxury sites are 40 feet wide.
The sites in all of the campgrounds are primitive, which means there are no water, power, or electrical hookups. Generators are permitted, but quiet rules go into effect at 2 a.m. Campfires and charcoal grills are not permitted, but you can cook al fresco on an electric or gas grill. Pump-out services will be available, and water trucks will be present at all the campsites, and you can pay to park a second vehicle on your campsite as long as it fits within the boundaries. You will need a festival admission ticket to enter the campsites.
• Standard campsite passes cost $175.
• VIP campsite passes cost $225.
• Luxury campsite passes cost $315.
• Companion parking passes cost $110.
If you plan to attend Headwaters Country Jam but won’t be arriving in an RV, you can still enjoy the fun and camaraderie of the festival camping experience by purchasing a glamping pass. You can pay $1,850 to stay in a tent with one bed, or you can choose a tent with two beds for $2,150. Glampers enjoy their downtime in sturdy and weatherproof air-conditioned tents, and they have access to private restrooms and showers. Other glamping amenities include a complimentary coffee bar, a supply store, and a shaded community tent. Glamping tents are spacious and comfortable, and they are decorated with rugs, lanterns, side tables, string lights, and camp chairs. Each glamping tent also includes:
• A dedicated air conditioning unit
• An electric fan
• Power strips
• One or two full-size platform beds
• Pillows and bedding
If you would prefer to travel to the festival each day from a brick-and-mortar hotel, there are two excellent options close to the event site. The Travelodge by Wyndham offers free RV parking and onsite laundry facilities, and every room has a refrigerator, microwave oven, and a coffee maker. Room rates start at $150 per night. You could also stay at the luxurious Sacajawea Hotel. This historic establishment has been in business for over 100 years, and it was renovated in 2010. The Sacajawea Hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fitness center, and a spa. Room rates start at $250 per night.
If you choose to fly instead of drive to Headwaters Country Jam, you will probably land at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The airport is located about 24 miles east of the festival site. To reach the venue from the east, get off Interstate 90 at Exit 274. If you approach the venue from the west, you should leave the interstate at exit 256. Once you exit I-90, take Highway 2 for about 12 miles. You will cross Sappington Bridge, which you will see from Highway 2, to reach the festival site.
Headwaters Country Jam has three parking options, and you can order parking passes online. Standard parking passes cost $90, which is also what you will pay to leave your vehicle in the much closer ADA parking lot if you have a valid ADA decal. A companion parking pass for an additional vehicle at an RV site costs $110. Tailgating is not allowed in any of the parking lots, but re-entry and overnight parking are permitted.
The price of single-day festival passes has not yet been announced, but three-day passes can be purchased online. Attendees can choose general admission, VIP admission, or luxury suite passes. All passes provide access to the festival every day, and there will be plenty of water refill stations to keep everyone hydrated. Kids get in for free with adults who purchase general admission passes, but there's a fee to enter the VIP or luxury suite sections. VIP pass holders stand closer to the stages and get complimentary soda and water, and they can enjoy beers on the house between 3 and 6 p.m.
The luxury suite package is designed for attendees who want to go all out. This package includes private acoustic performances and a daily happy hour with hors d’oeuvres and beer. Best of all, they get to enjoy the music in an air-conditioned private suite with a flushable commode.
• A General Admission pass costs $190.
• A VIP Admission pass costs $415.
• A Luxury Suite pass costs $665.
Headwaters Country Jam offers everything that a country music fan and avid RVer could want. There is amazing country music to enjoy and incredible scenery to marvel at. If camping with fellow enthusiasts in one of the most beautiful parts of the country sounds good to you, but you don’t have an RV, you can rent one from RVshare. An RV rental will make you feel right at home, and you can even arrange to have your rental delivered right to your door. When the festival is over, you can explore Montana in style and comfort. There is plenty to see around Three Forks, and Yellowstone National Park is just a couple of hours away. To learn more about Headwaters Country Jam and receive updates, you can visit Facebook, X, or Instagram to connect with the event organizers.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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