Best Equestrian Camping near Bridger, MT
West Bridger Cabin offers a 40-acre fenced pasture with a creek running through it for horses, plus a smaller corral available for horses that need separation from others or are difficult to catch. Located near Livingston, Montana, the cabin provides access to several riding areas, with trails leading to Deer Creek cabin. The site includes electric hookups, drinking water, toilets, and allows fires with firewood available on-site. Horse trailer access requires careful navigation as the area has limited space for trailers over 30 feet in length. The cabin itself features basic amenities including an electric stove, small refrigerator, and freezer. Reservations are required for this established campground site that combines rustic accommodations with practical horse facilities. The cabin can be drafty during colder months.
Pilot Creek Dispersed Camping provides free camping with multiple dispersed sites backing up to the Pilot Creek Trail, suitable for equestrians seeking access to mountain riding areas. The dispersed campground features a horse corral near the vault toilet, with ample grassy areas for larger rigs and horse trailers. Located between Yellowstone National Park and Red Lodge, the area offers both open spaces ideal for solar power and cattle watching, plus several wooded spots set back from the main area. Three sites include bear boxes for secure storage. The area experiences seasonal mosquito activity, which can affect both riders and horses. Trail riders can access multiple routes directly from the campground, with the power line clearing occasionally bringing grazing cattle through the camping area.
