Ninemile Prairie

The campground is well off the beaten path (MT Hwy 200) and therefore quiet and rarely full. There appear to be only 3 camping sites, and the trail down to the Blackfoot is steep. But it’s a beautiful, peaceful site.

There are notices all over about bears, which should be taken very seriously. This is definitely bear country, especially in the Fall.

This campground had bear warnings everywhere - tables, signs, all over. We didn't see any bears.

This spot is on the Blackfoot River, but perched above it. The banks are quite reedy and overgrown. This makes water gathering a bit challenging.

You go past some stunning ranches to get here. There's a gun range just up the road, and you'll definitely hear shooting throughout the day.