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Kading Campground provides limited equestrian facilities near Deer Lodge, Montana. Located along the upper Little Blackfoot River at the end of Little Blackfoot Road, this campground features a small public corral across from the entrance and two horse watering troughs within the campground. The 11 primitive campsites each include picnic tables and metal fire rings. Water is available at Kading Cabin across from the campground entrance. The campground has been cleared of beetle-killed trees, making the area more open than in previous years. Two vault toilets serve the campground, and the lack of electronic distractions ensures a quiet, unplugged experience for campers and their horses.
A trailhead at the end of the road can be reached via a short trail from the campground, offering access to the Little Blackfoot River trail system. The five-mile trail to Blackfoot Meadows provides excellent riding opportunities and connects to popular fly fishing locations. Vehicle traffic is minimal as the only vehicles will be those traveling to the campground or nearby trailhead, creating a peaceful environment for horses. The campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day to October, and advanced reservations can be made. For equestrians seeking more extensive facilities, several Forest Service areas around Deer Lodge offer primitive horse camping opportunities with trailer parking and access to wilderness riding trails that lead to over 40 separate mountain lakes.
"The campground is tucked between two imposing rock walls that deliver wonderful sunset and sunrise scenery."
"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."
"If you are looking for a quiet campground away from electronic distractions then this campground is for you."
from $30 - $45 / night
Check Availability"Close to the Continental Divide trail, which we briefly hiked. Beautiful trail. Campsites had tables and plenty of shade."
"p { margin-bottom: 0.1in; line-height: 115%; } Cromwell Dixon Campground is a nice Forest Service Campground located on the Continental Divide's McDonald Pass."
"Beautiful views here along the Clark Fork River with lots of things to do in the nearby area including visiting the Garnet Ghost town, Philipsburg, Deer Lodge, Anaconda, Butte and Missoula."
"This campsite is pristine, next to a beautiful river, mountains all around. There is a good amount of space between RV campsites, all of which have water and electric."
from $35 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Beautiful location, classic Montana with trees mountains and rivers! Great restaurant on site. Campsites are the reason for not giving 5 stars. Very tight and not great space for maneuverability."
"There is a basketball court, sand volleyball court, horse shoes and a playground. There’s also a beautiful creek running along the campground with beautiful Mountain views."
from $40 - $100 / night
Check Availability"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."
"This campsite is right off the exit, but not very noisy. There were several other campers and RVs and trucks there. Even just parts of cars."
"Indian Meadows Trailhead is the trailhead for two trails in to the Helena National Forest Scapegoat Wilderness Area, plus it features a camping area with picnic tables and metal fire rings along with"
"We stayed in one of the designated camping areas that has a fire pit in it and it was a good spot, tucked back but not isolated."
from $45 / night
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ScoutBeautiful views here along the Clark Fork River with lots of things to do in the nearby area including visiting the Garnet Ghost town, Philipsburg, Deer Lodge, Anaconda, Butte and Missoula.
LegendIf 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.
TravelerWe 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!
TravelerEasy access from I-90. Beautiful location, classic Montana with trees mountains and rivers! Great restaurant on site. Campsites are the reason for not giving 5 stars. Very tight and not great space for maneuverability. Was not full so we were fine with a big rig. Had it been full would be a little uncomfortable.
LegendIndian Meadows Trailhead is the trailhead for two trails in to the Helena National Forest Scapegoat Wilderness Area, plus it features a camping area with picnic tables and metal fire rings along with a vault toilet. The camping loop has five developed sites with tables and fire rings. The area serves as the trail head for two trails, Mainline Trail #481 and Landers Fork Trail #438. Each trail head has a small parking area, but a very large parking are is between the two to allow for additional parking and for horse trailer parking. No water or trash service is available at the site, but can be obtained at the Copper Creek campground a few miles away. Cost is FREE!
GuideWe stayed here for a night as we headed west. It offered everything we needed with a beautiful campground to boot. The laundry facilities were great. The showers were clean and hot. There was an adorable restaurant in the campground. Every single staff member we came across was so friendly. There is a basketball court, sand volleyball court, horse shoes and a playground. There’s also a beautiful creek running along the campground with beautiful Mountain views. WiFi sand cell service worked great. I would absolutely stay again!
LegendThis campsite is right off the exit, but not very noisy. There were several other campers and RVs and trucks there. Even just parts of cars. Kinda a weird vibe, but down the various 2 tracks, there are hidden sites that afford some shade and privacy. I got 3-4 bars LTE of Verizon here! Plenty of fire pits and access to a couple lakes. And it’s only about 8 miles from Butte!
TravelerLost 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!
ScoutCute little RV Park. Sites are very close to each other, so don't expect solitude, but they have free wifi, bathrooms, showers, and laundry on site. Gorgeous surroundings and generally quiet. No highway noise despite being close to the interstate.
Kading Cabin provides one of the few true equestrian camping opportunities in the Deer Lodge area, featuring a public corral across from the campground entrance and two horse watering troughs within the grounds. Located along the upper Little Blackfoot River at the end of Little Blackfoot Road, this quiet destination offers 11 sites with picnic tables and metal fire rings. The campground has been cleared of beetle-killed trees, creating more open spaces for horses and trailers. Water is available at the cabin across from the entrance. Horse owners can access nearby trails directly from the campground via a short connecting path. The campground's end-of-road location ensures minimal vehicle traffic, creating a peaceful environment for both riders and horses.
A five-mile trail from Kading Campground follows the Little Blackfoot River to Blackfoot Meadows, a popular fly fishing destination that also offers excellent riding terrain. The trail connects to additional forest service routes suitable for day rides. The campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day through October, with no reservations required as it rarely fills to capacity. Vault toilets provide basic facilities, while the setting offers natural separation between campsites for privacy. Horse owners appreciate the campground's proximity to the Indian Meadows Trailhead area, which provides additional riding opportunities on well-maintained forest service trails. The combination of river access, mountain views, and direct trail connections makes this location particularly valuable for horse camping enthusiasts seeking primitive camping with natural water sources and grazing opportunities nearby.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Deer Lodge, MT is Lost Creek State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 13 reviews.
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