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Top Equestrian Camping near Cooke City, MT

33 Reviews

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Best Equestrian Camping Sites Near Cooke City, MT (7)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Eagle Creek Campground

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    Eagle Creek Campground

    16 Reviews
    82 Photos
    132 Saves
    Wapiti, Wyoming

    This campground hosts 20 campsites along the Shoshone River. One and a half miles east of the campground there are two trailheads, with corrals for public use, that lead into the Washakie Wilderness. Campers can enjoy a footbridge that crosses the river, and an abundance of juniper, fir pine, spruce, wild roses, and wild flowers. 16-day stay limit Bear boxes available Water: Available This site is accessible to persons with mobility impairments No cell service Notes: Hard-sided camping only. Due to grizzly bear activity, no tents or pop-up campers allowed. Maximum spur 40 feet

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Group

    $15 / night

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    Eagle Creek Campground

    5 Reviews
    17 Photos
    33 Saves
    Gardiner, Montana

    Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park's majestic peaks. This 16-site campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48’ RVs. The Yellowstone River Trailhead is also located within this campground. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and horse corrals are provided to the public. There are no hook-ups available.

    Eagle Creek campground offers 16 sites for use by RV or tents. 14 sites are single sites, two sites are double sites. Two sites are first come first serve and are located adjacent to horse corrals. Not all sites are level. There are no hook-ups available. There is no water or sewer dump located close to the campground. Food storage restrictions are in effect from March 1st through December 1st. Bear boxes are located at each site to store food and other bear attractants.

    • Pets
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $15 - $30 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Meyers Creek Cabin

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    Meyers Creek Cabin

    2 Reviews
    21 Photos
    2 Saves
    Nye, Montana

    Overview

    Meyers Creek Cabin is located within the Meyers Creek Work Center in Custer National Forest at an altitude of 5,646 feet. The cabin offers opportunities to enjoy relaxation and recreation in beautiful surroundings. It is reservable from May through November. The cabin is accessible by vehicle. 4-wheel drive is recommended during wet weather.

    Recreation

    Trails crisscross the area, including the Meyers Creek and Lodgepole Creek Trails. This area offers recreation for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Horse facilities are available at the cabin. Anglers can fish for rainbow and brown trout in nearby creeks.

    Facilities

    This cabin sleeps 6 people and comes equipped with 5 single mattresses, an electric refrigerator, cook stove, heat, indoor toilet and shower, cookware, dishes and utensils. A campfire ring is located outside. There are 2 corrals, a watering tank and hitching rails for horses. Potable water is available, but guests may wish to bring a water filter or provide their own water if they are concerned about quality or taste. Items such as bedding, towels, washcloths and dish soap are not provided.

    Natural Features

    The cabin is situated in the western end of the Beartooth Mountains and surrounded by pastures, which are used for grazing cattle. Roses, irises, rhubarb and lilacs grow around the dwelling. The surrounding slopes are covered in pine, aspen and sagebrush, with wildflowers blooming in the summer. This area supports a large bear population ( bear safety ). Bighorn sheep, elk, deer and a variety of bird species also inhabit the mountainous terrain in the Beartooth Ranger District.

    Nearby Attractions

    The Stillwater River Trailhead, with access to the Absaroka/Beartooth Wilderness, is 16 miles south of the cabin.

    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Equestrian
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $90 / night

  4. Camper-submitted photo from West Bridger Cabin

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    West Bridger Cabin

    2 Reviews
    15 Photos
    7 Saves
    Greycliff, Montana

    Overview

    West Bridger Cabin is open-year round for the enjoyment of outdoor enthusiasts. Guests have access to a variety of recreational activities in a beautiful, peaceful mountain setting. The cabin in generally accessible by car, but spring and winter road conditions may limit access. Snow conditions can preclude wheeled vehicles for up to the last mile to the cabin in the winter. The cabin features an electric cooking stove and lights, but other amenities are limited. Guests will need to bring MOST of their own gear and supplies.

    Recreation

    Hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails and roads heading west from the cabin ascend into the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains and dip into the Deer Creek valley. The 8-mile Derby Mountain Trail starts at the cabin and takes hikers around the east side of Derby Mountain, ending at Arch Rock. Casual anglers may catch a fish in West Bridger Creek. In-season, big game hunting in designated areas is also a popular pastime.

    Facilities

    This two-room cabin accommodates four people on single beds with mattresses. It has an electric stove and lights, a table with chairs, some cookware, dinnerware, utensils, and cleaning gear, along with an axe, maul, bucket and shovel. A wood-burning stove is provided for heat.PLEASE DO NOT BURN THE PROVIDED FIREWOOD FOR OUTDOOR FIRES AS IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO REPLACE. USE ONLY FOR INDOOR WOODSTOVE DURING WINTER MONTHS.There is a campfire ring and a vault toilet outside. Firewood is provided for use in the wood heating stove only. Guests must bring their own wood or collect wood from the nearby forest for campfires. Livestock may be kept at the small corral and fenced pasture, and hitching rails are also available. The cabin does not have water. Guests must either bring their own drinking water or treat water from the nearby creek. Garbage bags are needed to pack out trash, and guests are expected to clean the cabin and corral (if used) before leaving. Other items to pack include a flashlight, bedding, cookware, dishes, utensils, newspaper, matches, toilet paper and a first aid kit.

    Natural Features

    West Bridger Cabin is nestled in a valley along West Bridger Creek. It sits at an altitude of 4,847 feet in a clearing surrounded by the Beartooth Mountains, some of which are densely forested with evergreens, while others have sparse vegetation. This area is home to moose, mule deer, elk and grizzly bear. Birders may spot bald eagles, owls, Stellar's jays, western meadowlarks and mountain bluebirds.

    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Equestrian
    • Firewood Available
    • Drinking Water

    $75 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park

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    Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park

    1 Review
    13 Photos
    25 Saves
    Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

    Beyond the developed areas, Yellowstone offers a diverse, mountainous landscape that invites exploration by foot, pack stock, and boat. Hundreds of miles of trails and over 300 designated backcountry campsites facilitate travel throughout the park, and permits are required for all overnight stays.

    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table
    • Firewood Available
  6. Camper-submitted photo from West Boulder Trailhead and Campground

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    West Boulder Trailhead and Campground

    1 Review
    17 Photos
    9 Saves
    Mcleod, Montana

    A campground in the west boulder area on the Yellowstone District.

    Open all year. Access is limited during the fall and winter due to snow. Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 20'.

    This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $12 / night

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    Yellowstone Dreamin Camp

    1 Review
    79 Photos
    2 Saves
    Emigrant, Montana

    We are a unique retreat set in Paradise Valley Montana.  Surrounded by stunning mountains and conveniently located 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park.  Stay in a canvas tent under the Montana Big Sky on an exclusive glamping site.  Settle in for some activities camp style or adventure out to many surrounding locations for fun and in what Montana has to offer.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Group

    $250 - $425 / night


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