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Best Equestrian Camping near Columbia Falls, MT

182 Reviews

Camp Whispering Pines offers the only dedicated horse-friendly camping near Columbia Falls, Montana, with 9 established campsites specifically accommodating equestrians and their horses. Located at 48.21 latitude and 114.39 longitude, this campground welcomes tent and RV campers traveling with horses. The campground maintains basic amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, trash service, hot showers, and toilets. Sites are accessible via drive-in access and require reservations. While specific horse facilities like corrals are not detailed in the data, the campground explicitly welcomes horses, setting it apart from other options in the Columbia Falls area. The campground maintains a perfect 5-star rating from visitors.

The campground's proximity to riding trails makes it a practical base for equestrians exploring the greater Glacier National Park region. Located within reasonable driving distance to multiple recreational areas, the camp serves as a strategic lodging option for those bringing horses to Montana's northern wilderness areas. Most nearby public lands permit horseback riding on designated trails, though riders should verify current regulations before arrival. While hot showers are available at Camp Whispering Pines, the site does not offer electric hookups, sewer connections, or water hookups at individual sites. Pets are permitted, and fires are allowed with appropriate precautions. The campground's season extends through summer months when trail conditions are optimal for riding in the surrounding mountains and valleys.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Columbia Falls, Montana (16)

    1. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5689

    $45 - $120 / night

    "Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite."

    "Great place tucked away from the road. Sites are smaller. Place was clear even the showers. Hot water in the morning not so much at night."

    2. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    21 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5280

    "It’s very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. We found fun things to do in nearby Hungry Horse, CowY, and Columbia Falls."

    "Campground was relatively quiet despite its close proximity to the highway. Everything was very clean and organized. Camp host was friendly."

    3. Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    10 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    9 miles
    Website

    "This site is tucked away between the road and the river. It's super peaceful and there weren't many people around (some stayed in their car, and there was one other tent pitched by the river)."

    "I was at the first campsite on the right, less than a quarter mile walk down to the pit toilets and river."

    4. Timber Wolf Resort

    5 Reviews
    Hungry Horse, MT
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-9653

    "The downsides were it's a steel walk to grills, internet, and bathrooms. But very pleasant. You can hear the road but it's not loud."

    5. Mountain View RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Columbia Falls, MT
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 892-2500

    "We did visit Hungry Horse Dam. Beautiful and the story behind the name is interesting. Montana Distillery is close by in Coram and a good brewery/restaurant in Columbia Falls."

    "Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. There is also a small basketball court."

    6. Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    7 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    14 miles
    +1 (520) 429-0574

    $45 - $65 / night

    "5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park."

    "Tucked away where the Kalispell Valley meets the pines, you'll find this campground. Its peaceful here, but the amenities of the city are close by. The views are great."

    7. Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    32 Reviews
    Polebridge, MT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $10 - $15 / night

    "When I say off the beaten path I should really be saying unpaved path. Make sure you have good shock absorbers on your vehicle, as it is miles and miles of dirt roads to get here."

    "Cool spot to hang around for a couple days. The 3 hikes right off the campground are pretty cool with the Bowman lake trial being the easiest. Relatively busy campground while I was there."

    8. Johnson's Campground & RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    44 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 450-0035

    $32 - $187 / night

    "I noticed from walking around not all have a grill, so if that's important to you I'd specifically ask during reservations."

    "We were supposed to stay at the KOA, but they had water damage issues and told us of this campground, right around the corner."

    9. Bear Creek River Access Boating Site

    2 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 758-5208

    "Worked summer work near here and me and a group of friends would always come kick back here 🤘🏻"

    "Big River Trail head is supposed to be here (40+) miles but didn't have time to explore"

    10. Chewing Blackbones Campground

    13 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 732-4046

    "This Campground is only 10 minutes away from the St Mary gate for Glacier National Park. It is run by the Blackfeet tribe and they do a great job."

    "So, I booked online, a lakeside electric & I thought, from looking at the website, I’d have a view of the lake- not so, I had a view of aspens."

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182 Reviews of 16 Columbia Falls Campgrounds

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Mountain View RV Park

    Good basecamp for adventuring

    I can't add much to Julie M.'s review. Very thorough and accurate. AT&T service was just ok. We did visit Hungry Horse Dam. Beautiful and the story behind the name is interesting. Montana Distillery is close by in Coram and a good brewery/restaurant in Columbia Falls. Lots of things for kids and teens close by. Amazing Fun Center, Glacier Highline, Putt Putt in West Glacier and many others. Really nice place for a basecamp.

  • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    Nice Campground

    We loved this campground. The staff were helpful and they had a variety of sites. We had an asphalt pad, but some were gravel. There were tent spaces as well. The store was nicely stocked and the bathrooms were typical. There were games for the kids and a sauna for the adults. It’s very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. We found fun things to do in nearby Hungry Horse, CowY, and Columbia Falls.

  • The Wandering Shores ..The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 21, 2022

    Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    Video Review Now Available

    In this video we review 2 more of the free boondocking(dispersed camping) sites near Glacier National Park and Columbia Falls, Montana. This time we focus on the Middle Fork Flathead River(Blankenship Bridge) and Glacier Rim River Access Locations. All locations are located in the Flathead National Forest and there is a 3 day stay limit at Middle Fork and 16 day stay limit at Glacier Rim. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO8kY0x0BoY&t=27

  • Julia M.
    Oct. 9, 2020

    Mountain View RV Park

    Great spot to stay!

    Great place to stay. Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. There is also a small basketball court. Minimal bugs- just a few knats that would seek out the lights at night. Site was level and just enough space for trailer and truck(a bit crowded but worked), full sun, no shade and a picnic table. Splitter on the water spiket provided. Light road noise from hwy nearby, but not bad. Customer service was nice and accommodating.$2 wash/$2 dryer so a little high, but the laundry services were clean. Gravel back-in site, asphalt roads, great for strolling around in the evening. 

    We stayed for 7 days so paid for 6 and the 7th was free. They also accept Good Sam members. 

    The wifi was a tad slow, but for the most part worked pretty good. Hotspot on cell for video calls and Netflix though. 

    Close to the grocery(Super 1 Foods) and 2 miles from the rodeo grounds and Blue Moon Nite Club where they have a weekly Thursday Rodeo in the summer. It was fun! Very accessible to Whitefish, Kalispell, downtown Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, and Glacier National Park.*The cajun restaurant in Whitefish Tupelo Grille was awesome!!

  • Kayla K.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Glacier Campground

    Gorgeous!!!

    Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite. Some college friends and I have done a lot of camping over the years together, and Glacier Campground was one of my favorites. The campground is awesome, and is a few exits down from the Glacier National Park. Trees surround you within the campground, which was great because my friends and I had hammocks so those were easy to hook up with all the trees! One thing we really enjoyed doing was we did some horse back riding! There is a place nearby where you can go and do this. We had a blast!! There are many lakes and rivers too that are great. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, and also rented some kayaks at a local shop a few miles away. The campground does offer spots for tents, RVs and they also have cabins. We chose to tent because we are poor college students :). Maybe at some point we would try renting a cabin because they looked pretty fun. We didn't reserve our spot ahead of time, but we were able to get a spot still. It was in the spring time, so I'm sure if it was in the summer months you might want to call and make a reservation. Each campsite does have a table and fire pit which came in handy for us. We only stayed for the weekend, but wish we could have stayed longer to do some hiking. Because Glacier National Park is right around the corner, I know they have great hikes. If you are into hiking, I would definitely research hikes in that area. I can't wait to come back!!

  • Stephanie T.
    Aug. 3, 2016

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Off the beaten path and beautiful

    When I say off the beaten path I should really be saying unpaved path. Make sure you have good shock absorbers on your vehicle, as it is miles and miles of dirt roads to get here.

    Once you arrive the lake itself is spectacular. The campground is right next to it, and some of the campsites have an amazing view. We had plenty of shade (there are a lot of trees).

    Warning: I experienced more mosquito bites here than at any other spot in Montana. Bring your repellant!

  • J
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    Super Clean

    Great campground nestled in lodgepole pines. Campground was relatively quiet despite its close proximity to the highway. Everything was very clean and organized. Camp host was friendly. It is very close to the West entrance of Glacier National Park. If you need a day to relax outside of the park there are plenty of fun activities for the kids to do. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone.

  • Clayton S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Tuchuck

    Quiet spot by creek

    This is a great campsite.  The pit toilet is clean and it is set up as a horse camp.  Ramps for loading horses and trough for feeding.  Plenty of space for tents and small campers but as noted before, the road from Polebridge is a little tough for RVs.

  • Charles Y.
    Jun. 8, 2023

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Close to everything, but still out in the country!

    5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park. Minutes to Kalispell and a wide variety of food and drink options.  Corrals for horses 20 acres and an arena to stretch out.   Book a spot, you will love it!

Guide to Columbia Falls

Horse camping in Montana offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites and feeding troughs

  • At Tuchuck, you'll find a well-maintained horse camp with ramps for loading and feeding troughs for your horses.
  • Fairview Ranger Station offers a rustic experience with ample space for horses and a fenced yard for added security.
  • Summit Trailhead Horse Camp provides a convenient location for equestrian campers, although it’s best suited for those looking for a basic setup.

Tips for equestrian camping near Columbia Falls, Montana

  • When staying at Mountain View RV Park, be sure to explore the nearby trails that are perfect for horseback riding.
  • Timber Wolf Resort is a great base for accessing local riding trails, though be prepared for close quarters with neighboring sites.
  • For a more secluded experience, consider Bear Creek River Access Boating Site, which allows for easy access to the river and nearby trails.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy the scenic views and wildlife while riding along the trails near Bowman Lake Campground, known for its peaceful atmosphere.
  • The Glacier Campground is just a short drive from Glacier National Park, offering numerous trails for horseback riding.
  • Explore the diverse landscapes around Glacier Rim River Access 10363, where you can enjoy both riding and relaxing by the river.

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