Located in west-central Montana, Drummond sits at 4,000 feet elevation along the Clark Fork River between the Garnet and Flint Creek mountain ranges. While dedicated equestrian camping with horse corrals isn't available directly in Drummond, several campgrounds within 30-50 miles accommodate pets and offer access to trails suitable for day rides. Winter temperatures can drop below zero, while summer days typically reach the 80s.
What to do
Fishing at Rock Creek: Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground provides access to excellent fishing opportunities. "About a mile of rt 90. Camping is tight by fly fishing is very good. Freindly people with great food. Beautiful country," reports Jack T.
Hike to waterfalls: Lost Creek State Park Campground features an accessible 50-foot waterfall just steps from campsites. "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," notes reviewer Dexter I.
Wilderness exploration: From Indian Meadows Trailhead, access trails into Helena National Forest's Scapegoat Wilderness. "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 a vault toilet," explains Dexter I.
What campers like
Riverside camping: At Bearmouth RV Park, campers appreciate the water access. "They made sure we had a shady pull through near our friends staying in a cabin and even provided a shuttle up and down the river so we could tube! Not the best fishing along the campground but still had some luck with brown trout," writes Reames C.
Quiet camping spots: Charles Waters Campground offers peaceful sites with water sounds in the background. "Paves roads, large sites, (sloped, not level) very friendly hosts, water spigots throughout, pit toilets, cement picnic tables. We love the fact that you can hear the cascading water at the sites, peaceful," shares MT Nesters.
Mountain views: While designated equestrian facilities near Drummond are limited, the surrounding mountains offer scenic vistas. "Campground sits in a narrow canyon with colorful white and pink granite walls extending over 1000 feet above the campground," describes one Lost Creek State Park visitor.
What you should know
Limited horse-specific facilities: While searching for horse campgrounds near Drummond, Montana, note that traditional corrals are scarce. Indian Meadows Trailhead offers "a very large parking area... to allow for additional parking and for horse trailer parking," though corrals aren't provided.
Water availability varies: At Cromwell Dixon Campground, "Potable water taps and vault bathrooms are very clean. Higher elevation for cooler Summer evenings," reports Victor E., though another camper noted "Water was rusty."
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds in the Drummond area operate seasonally. Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground operates from "Apr 1 to Nov 1," while Lost Creek State Park is available from "May 1 to November 30," with weather sometimes impacting accessibility.
Tips for camping with families
Playgrounds and activities: Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground offers multiple recreation options. "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," notes reviewer mitch.
Berry picking opportunities: Lost Creek State Park Campground offers seasonal treats. "The river and waterfall are in the campground which made for lovely white noise when falling asleep. Spaces have lots of privacy. Thimbleberries were ripe during our stay and plentiful," reports Jen.
Weather preparation: Pack for temperature swings, especially at higher elevations. "It got very cold (27°) and flurried while we were there! Super surprised that we had some tmobile service!" shares Lisa K. about her Lost Creek State Park experience.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: When camping near Drummond with larger rigs, check campground specifications. At Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground, one reviewer noted, "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."
Dump station alternatives: Bearmouth RV Park offers unique solutions for longer stays. "They offer a 'honey pot' mobile dump station where they come pump your sewage, sometimes offering a free dump for stays of a week or longer," explains Reames C.
Road conditions: Access to some campgrounds requires careful driving. For Indian Meadows Trailhead, "The only downside to this location is the access road being full of potholes, and if pulling up to the site late at night be careful for the narrow, winding roads that have a large drop off," warns Matt K.
