Vigilante Campground, near Dillon, Montana, is a unique spot that offers a blend of history and nature right next to the Bannack State Park. With its proximity to the historic Bannack ghost town, you can easily step back in time while enjoying the great outdoors.

This campground features sites that are spacious enough for families, with plenty of room for kids to run around and play. Visitors have noted the peaceful atmosphere, with Grasshopper Creek flowing nearby, making it a perfect backdrop for fishing or just relaxing by the water. One camper mentioned, “Awesome little campground next to Grasshopper Creek,” highlighting the charm of the location.

Amenities include vault toilets and a community water faucet, but keep in mind there are no electric hookups or showers. Campers appreciate the shaded areas provided by large cottonwood trees, which offer a nice respite from the sun. As one reviewer pointed out, “Just empty your tanks and fill up on water, food, and supplies in Dillon.”

For those looking to explore, the ghost town is just a short walk away, and the park often hosts reenactments that bring history to life. Whether you’re camping in a tent, RV, or even a tipi, Vigilante Campground is a great base for enjoying both the natural beauty and rich history of the area.

Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

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Bannack lies in a remote corner of Montana, but there is much to see and do at the Bannack State Park. The Bannack ghost town is extensive and well-preserved. They offer tours, gold panning and more. Great family stop on a road trip. Very interesting.

Perfectly preserved ghost town

Bannack is a ghost town that has been designated as a MT State Park. The 1860s mining town's buildings have been stabilized but not restored. It's fascinating. The adjacent campground would be handy but is $28 for those who are not Montana residents. The sites are closely spaced but do offer a few large cottonwoods for shade. A creek runs through the campground, and all was well maintained.

Camp next to a ghost town!

This town holds quite a lot of history. It's open to exploration by the public. Every building is a slowly fading time capsule of a long forgotten time. I enjoyed trekking up and down the single street - investigating at my leisure. The campground itself was clean and safe.

A Quiet Ghost Town

Campgrounds are right by the creek, awesome 100+ year old buildings. Check out Bannack Days!

Great for kids

You can stay in a teepee. Excellent campsite right next to a ghost town.

Awesome

Vigilante campground at Bannack State Park is perfect for those who like ghost towns. The Campground has 16 sites, one site is just for those arriving by bike. A tipi is available for $30 a night for Montana residents or $42 for non-residents. Sites are a little pricey starting at $18 for residents $28 for non-residents. Kids visiting the park can work on a Jr. Ranger program. Great time to visit is when they have volunteers dressed in period clothing. You can go in to and check out just about every building in the town. The state park has a second campground, Road Agent, near this one.

Camp near a ghost town

If you like history, ghost towns and camping then Bannack State Park is for you. Bannack Montana was the 1st Territorial Capital of Montana. The Ghost town allows you a look at how settlers and miners leaved in the early day of Montana. See the 1st Territorial Governors Manson (ok, small cabin). Almost all of building you can enter. The best times to visit is when reenactments are happening at the park. The state park has two small campgrounds, Vigilante Campground with 15 sites and one Tipi site. One of the sites at the Vigilante site is only for bikers. Vigilante campsites can be reserved. The other campground is Road Agent Campground. Road Agent has 8 sites. Both sites have Vault Toilets, water and trash bins.

Great Historical State Park with two campgrounds

Went on a last minute get away for the weekend. Loved the spot camped right on Grass Hopper Creek and its walking distance to Bannack Ghost Town. Friendly Camp host and you can buy firewood from him as well! 

Cool spot 

Nestled next to an old ghost town with a creek flowing around it. No att coverage, super quiet. No hook ups. Vault toilets, community water faucet. Plenty of room for our 30’ trailer and truck. Just empty your tanks and fill up on water, food and supplies in Dillon. Heavily shaded. Bring a generator to charge you bank, though I felt bad about running them because of the disruption in the serenity. 

Beautiful small camp

Awesome little campground next to Grasshopper Creek. There aren’t many sites here but we were lucky enough to get two. Each space has plenty of room for the kids to run around and play. Caught a few fish on the fly too. Mosquitos were bad, no surprise there with the creek close by.   The ghost town is a must see!

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