Best Equestrian Camping near Butte, MT

Looking for a rustic and comfortable horse camping experience near Butte? Finding a place to camp in Montana with your horse is easier than ever. These scenic and easy-to-reach Butte campsites are perfect for equestrian campers.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Butte, MT (5)

    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
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    2. Cromwell Dixon Campground

    10 Reviews
    21 Photos
    41 Saves
    Elliston, Montana

    Cromwell Dixon Campground, located right on the Continental Divide, provides spectacular views of surrounding country encompassing meadows, timbered slopes, and far away mountains. Trailhead access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is nearby. ACTIVITIES Camping Picnicking

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    Camper-submitted photo from Kading Cabin
    Camper-submitted photo from Kading Cabin
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    3. Kading Cabin

    1 Review
    15 Photos
    15 Saves
    Elliston, Montana

    Overview

    Kading Cabin is located 16 miles south of Elliston, Montana in Helena National Forest. This site has served the Forest Service since the early 1900s when the agency was forming. It was selected for its central location, trail and wagon road accessibility, and telephone line service at the time, ensuring that it would be valuable for both administrative and protective work. The present cabin was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Renovations and repairs were made to the facility in the 1960s and again in the early 1990s. Today, the cabin is a rustic retreat for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in central Montana. The cabin is typically accessible by car; however, heavy amounts of snow in winter can close the road to vehicles. Access to the cabin is via a 7-mile stretch of road passable by snowmobile, snowshoe, skis or dog sled. Guests must be prepared to pack in several of their own supplies.

    Recreation

    Plenty of hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities exist along the numerous trails and roads that can be accessed within a short distance from the cabin. Fly fishing on the Little Blackfoot River is excellent. Brown trout are found in good numbers and large sizes below Elliston. Brook and cutthroat trout are found above Elliston. Whitefish can be found throughout the length of the river. In winter, guests will enjoy snowshoeing, skiing and snowmobiling on trails throughout the area.

    Natural Features

    Hemmed in by old-growth, conifer forest, Kading Cabin sits at the edge of a grassy clearing. The Little Blackfoot River flows near the cabin, a tributary to the Upper Clark Fork watershed. It drains an area of 265,300 acres from the Boulder Mountains north of Butte and west of Helena. The area around the cabin offers a variety of landscapes, from river banks to subalpine terrain. Valley bottoms, dense forests, meadows and barren ridges are mixed with streams, rivers, and lakes. Wildlife in the area abounds. Elk, deer, squirrels and a variety of birds are commonly seen. The more elusive badger, wolverine, mountain lion and lynx find habitat in nearby areas as well.

    Nearby Attractions

    Plenty of historic mines are scattered throughout the area, including Charter Oak Mine and the Mill and the Monarch Mine.

    • Reservable
    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water

    $30 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Group Area
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    4. East Fork Group Area

    1 Review
    8 Photos
    32 Saves
    Philipsburg, Montana

    This wooded picnic area is located near Rock Creek next to the East Fork Reservoir.

    • Pets
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Picnic Table
    Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Mountain View :Fishing and Horse Corrals!
    Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Mountain View :Fishing and Horse Corrals!
    Camper-submitted photo from Antelope Mountain View :Fishing and Horse Corrals!

    5. Antelope Mountain View :Fishing and Horse Corrals!

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    Whitehall, Montana

    Corrals for horses and Fishing right by the campsite! Just across the road from Jefferson River! Beautiful open space located between Whitehall and Twin Bridges Montana. Corrals for horses.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Equestrian
    • Alcohol

    $20 - $40 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews in Butte

23 Reviews of 5 Butte Campgrounds


  • Erik B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Aug. 31, 2023

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Great site. Close waterfall and nice hike.

    First come first served sites but we were surprised to have many available. A nice hundred yard path that is paved to the waterfall for anyone with mobility issues. A longer hike up to the bridge is nice and wooded.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Aug. 7, 2022

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    No Frills

    This is a small, no frills site just outside of Helena, MT. No hookups for RVs; Vault toilets, which were very clean. Pack in/Pack out as there are no trash receptacles. Moderate road noise until dark. Beautiful views and dark skies at night for stargazing

  • Aiden A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Nice, comfortable, easy to access campground.

    You can turn right off the highway and easily access dispersed camping around the site. Only drawback is the highway noise but it dies down when it gets dark.

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Quiet with nice views

    Sites have good separation. Potable water taps and vault bathrooms are very clean. Higher elevation for cooler Summer evenings. No hookups. Decent cell signal. Can hear road noise at a distance, but not too loud.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Waterfall almost in the campground

    Lost Creek State Park campground is a 25 site campground along lost creek. This campground sits in a narrow canyon with colorful white and pink granite walls extending over 1000 feet above the campground. If you like waterfalls then you are in luck, after a very long 125 yard hike you will be treated with the 50 foot Lost Creek Falls. Since this campground is at the end of the road, it is very quiet. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. Several vault toilets are located through out the campground. During our visit the raspberries and thimble berries located along the creek were ripe. The campground starts pretty much right after you enter the park. The more private sites were located in the beginning of the park. Water is available, but you will need to take your trash with you as no trash service is available. If you want a longer hike than the 250 yard water fall hike, he forest service has a trail head in the park. The trail follows lost creek higher into the mountains.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful but crowded

    Lost Creek is in a beautiful canyon spot, with numerous (25) sites to accommodate all types of campers (huge RV’s to tents). Camping spots are nice, but close to one another and the campground is often full. This means, if you do find a spot, you will have to deal with neighbors . There is a beautiful hiking trail that starts at the top of the campground and there is a beautiful waterfall and rushing creek that is a pleasure to listen to at night. (It almost drowns out the noise from neighboring campers if you find a spot on the creek.)

  • Will M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Great place to avoid summer heat

    I stayed there for a few weeks when the temperature is down in the valley started to get into the upper 90s and near 100. It was a good 10° cooler at this campsite than down in the valleys. You sit right below the continental divide with good access to the continental divide trail. The other big plus is that there is a cell phone tower right above the campground so you have excellent cell phone service. It's a nice clean little campground with a pit toilet and water available.

  • Camp Comet
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    A Beautiful Surprise!

    A Stunning Surprise! In spite of a loss of large pine trees... and having no personal comparison, for us, this was a surprise. So peaceful and with a gorgeous sunset on a vast horizon. The rocky sloped landscape had a lot of wildflowers and made for a pleasant overnight stop with no expectations.

  • FreeganDave H.
    Camper-submitted photo from O'Neill Campground
    Jan. 25, 2021

    O'Neill Campground

    On theBoulder river

    Nice camp ground. It’s primitive , has a couple fire pits. Pack it in pack it out! Quit except the highway is just up and over the river. Free

  • Judy T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Nov. 27, 2020

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    A waterfall for a neighbor

    Lost Creek State Park has a beautiful canyon setting and a pretty waterfall just a very short hike from your campsite. We stayed in site #14 where was the closest site. We could hear the waterfall from there. Our stay was on September 9, 2019. We paid $28 as a non-resident. Potable water was from a large pump spigot. The vault toilets were very clean and we saw the ranger several times. There are some trails nearby and a beaver pond along the road in. The road in is narrow but paved and you will be gawking at the scenery.

    This has been one of our favorite campgrounds and we plan to return.

  • Timothy
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Aug. 31, 2020

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Very private

    Absolutely loved this hidden spot back in the valley between two mountains. Has a short walk back to a very nice waterfall. Definitely recommend this spot if you are passing through. Keep driving all the way back to the loop at the end. It has some great sites here.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Jul. 22, 2020

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful, quiet creekside camping

    This campground is well maintained and tucked away between beautiful rock formations, a rushing creek, and aspens. Our spot was perfect, with a little picnic table that was chained but able to be moved slightly and a fire pit with a metal grill. Perfect getaway spot and very dog friendly!

  • Nick T.
    Camper-submitted photo from East Fork Group Area
    Jul. 14, 2020

    East Fork Group Area

    Awesome!

    The river by the camp sites is absolutely beautiful. The lake at the top of the hill is a sight to be seen with the surrounding mountains. There are hiking trails and access to a massive wilderness area that has in excess of 40 separate lakes. Definitely recommended! To get this this portion of camp sites, as soon as you get to the dam you take a very hard right. It’s 180 degree turn to the right. I took a picture of the sign and road so you don’t miss it!

  • Sean H.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Jun. 26, 2020

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Beautiful, easy access, well maintained

    Lost Creek State Park is located just outside of Anaconda, and is a perfect location for a quick day-hike or a multi-day trip. It is located in a canyon that is very secluded and has great views. You have to start by going to the waterfall, which is a very easy 100 yard, paved hike. If you’re staying overnight, campgrounds are located right next to the trailheads and offer tables, campfire rings, and well-water. The prices for both day use and overnight use differ for state residents and out of state residents. If you’re staying multiple days, take advantage of the miles of trails that will bring you to different creeks and mountain lakes!

  • Lee D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Jul. 28, 2019

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    On the road to nowhere!

    I would think you either need to decide this campground is a destination or, like us, pick it as a midway point between Yellowstone and Glacier. 21 sites, no reservations but was told the campground rarely fills. I really did not feel the love when we arrived here. We didn’t know the layout and after Sites 1-6, the (gravel) road seemed to go on for quite some distance without seeing any additional sites. We settled into Site 4, which was very close to Site 5. This would be good if you were with friends, but we hedged our bets that after 5 pm on a Sunday, no one would take that spot and we were right. These sites have no shade, however, and it was very hot until the sun dipped below the rock walls surrounding the campground. Only pit toilets but they were exceptionally clean. Early the next morning, I set out for the mile walk to see the rest of the park. Site 7 is about a quarter-mile from Site 6 and has a seemingly private pit toilet as Sites 8-21 are another half mile up the road from Site 7. Sites 8-21 have a few pit toilets (also clean) and drinking water (Sites 1-7 do not). They are also more shaded. There is a nice waterfall accessible via a short, paved path from the end of the park as well as an additional trailhead (this I did not explore). Two small day-use areas; one between sites 6 and 7 and one at the end of the loop. The host was very friendly. There is a pack-in/pack-out policy. By the time we left, I was loving this place much more and might have given it five stars except for the steep price: $28 for non-residents for basically dry camping– compared to what we got in Idaho, this price is very high!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Kading Cabin
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Kading Cabin

    Have a quiet unplugged night at Kading Campground

    If you are looking for a quiet campground away from electronic distractions then this campground is for you. Kading Campground is located along the upper Little Blackfoot river at the end of Little Blackfoot road. Being at the end of the road and located along the river you will have a nice quiet night as the only vehicle traffic with be those vehicles travel to the campground of near by trail head. Kading Campground has 11 sites, each site has a picnic table and metal fire rings. The campground has two vault toilets. Water is available at Kading Cabin located across the road from the campground entrance. A small public corral is located across the road from the campground, and there are two horse watering troughs in the campground. A trail head at the end of the road can be reached from a short trail at the end of the campground. The trail follows the Little Blackfoot river. A five mile hike leads to Blackfoot meadows a popular fly fishing location. The campground has been recently cleared of its beetle killed trees making the campground much more open than it used to been, but this is still a nice quiet campground to visit.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Nice camground on the Continental Divide

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    Cromwell Dixon Campground is a nice Forest Service Campground located on the Continental Divide's McDonald Pass. The campground has 15 campsites serviced by two vault toilets and water spigots. This is a Trash-in Trash-out campground. The campground has a mixture of drive and and pull through sites. All sites are first come first served. This campground use to be nicer until pine beetles killed most of the trees. All the dead trees have been removed making this campground more open, with little cover from the winds. Cromwell Dixon is very busy during the summer months. The campground is available in the shoulder seasons if snow drifts are not blocking your access to the campground. Nearby the campground are trail heads for the Continental Divide trail heading south along the trail. The hike along the CDT trail is a nice hike through rolling terrain.

  • Stephanie T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cromwell Dixon Campground
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Good access to Continental Divide trail

    Stayed one night while visiting a friend in Helena. Close to the Continental Divide trail, which we briefly hiked. Beautiful trail. Campsites had tables and plenty of shade. There was a highway near the campground, which unfortunately meant we had occasional noise at night.

  • Carol P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Lost Creek State Park Campground
    Jul. 7, 2016

    Lost Creek State Park Campground

    Lost Creek State Park

    We stumbled on this campground by accident but were very surprised by how wonderful it was. The campground is tucked between two imposing rock walls that deliver wonderful sunset and sunrise scenery. The camp spots are really nice with level spots for parking or tents, lots of nice tall trees (for hammocks!), easy access to a beautiful trail with stunning sights and some relic surprises and nicely positioned boulders for privacy between spots. We're definitely going back there!



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