Best Equestrian Camping near Flathead National Forest in Montana

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Flathead National Forest, MT (10)

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    1. Glacier Campground

    49 Reviews
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    427 Saves
    West Glacier, Montana

    Glacier Campground is located just one mile from the west entrance of Glacier National Park and is the closest privately owned campground to the park, known for “the way camping used to be!” Our heavily wooded 40 acre campground is surrounded by the Flathead National Forest. West Glacier Village provides many activities including golf, mini golf, shopping, rafting, horseback rides and helicopter tours. There are also many options for great local dining. Outdoor lovers will love staying at with us

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $75 / night

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    2. Holland Lake Campground

    18 Reviews
    34 Photos
    277 Saves
    Condon, Montana

    Overview

    The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana. Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead National Forest. It offers clean campsites with great lake access and ample opportunities for hiking on the scenic Holland Falls National Recreation Trail. Holland Lake Campground has 38 rentable sites, 24 of which are reservable and 14 for walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days in the regular camp sites and 10 days in the group site.

    Recreation

    The trailhead for the popular and easy Holland Falls National Recreation Trail is near the campground. The 1.6-mile trail climbs 750 feet, following the shoreline of Holland Lake to the base of Holland Falls waterfall. Holland Lake provides visitors with plenty of access to water-related recreation. Boating is popular on the lake, as well as water skiing and fishing. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and Kokanee salmon. Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes are available for rent for $10/hr., $25/4 hrs. or $40/8hrs.

    Natural Features

    At an elevation of 4,050 feet, the campground sits among Tamarack, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees. There are some sites close to the 416-acre lake; others are further back or higher on the bank. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly and black bear, make their home in the area.

    Nearby Attractions

    The campground is 25 miles north of the charming town of Seeley Lake.

    Contact Info

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-8199.

    Charges & Cancellations

    Please cancel 4 days prior to first day of reservation. For day of arrival cancellations please call Leona at 406- 210-8199 so we can get the information to the Campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed. *No shows have no chance of a refund.

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $20 / night

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    3. Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    7 Reviews
    70 Photos
    14 Saves
    Kalispell, Montana

    Are you ready for an unforgettable camping experience surrounded by nature's wonders? Look no further than Camp Whispering Pines in Kalispell, MT. Whether you're a car camper, tent camper, or traveling with your RV or horses, we have everything you need for a comfortable and adventurous stay.

    At Camp Whispering Pines, we pride ourselves on our central location, putting you within easy reach of Rebecca Farms, Flathead Lake, Foy's Lake, and the majestic Glacier National Park. Our dry campsites come equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, porta-jon toilets, and access to potable water. But what sets us apart is our horse facilities, including corrals and an arena, providing a secure place for horses and riders to camp.

    Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Flathead Valley, explore local attractions and activities, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Book your stay now and secure your spot at Camp Whispering Pines. Simply click on the button below to reserve your campsite today!

    Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience the magic of camping in Kalispell. We can't wait to welcome you to Camp Whispering Pines!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $45 - $65 / night

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    4. Bear Creek River Access Boating Site

    1 Review
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    12 Saves
    Essex, Montana

    River access site located on the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River. This river access site is located adjacent to Bear Creek Trailhead and has designated parking area, vault toilet, and a boat slide for accessing the river.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Dispersed
    • Tent Cabin
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    5. Timber Wolf Resort

    5 Reviews
    23 Photos
    25 Saves
    Hungry Horse, Montana

    Situated just nine miles west of Glacier National Park in northwest Montana's Flathead Valley, family-owned Timber Wolf Resort offers camping accommodations to suit nearly any taste- from primitive Tent Camping and basic& full hook-up RV sites, to a variety of comfortable Rental Cabins and select Lodge Rooms in our cozy lodge. Rental cars also available.

    Surrounded by lush forests and native wildlife, Timber Wolf campsites and our popular Glacier National Park cabin rentals are peaceful and secluded, offering fantastic views of the park's snow-capped peaks and glimpses of neighboring deer, elk, and birds. 

    With Glacier National Park at our doorstep and the quaint, bustling towns of Kalispell, Hungry Horse, and Columbia Falls only minutes away, there's no end to the outdoor adventures, one-of-a-kind shopping, and opportunities for peaceful relaxation you'll find when you stay at Timber Wolf Resort.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    7. Red Eagle Campground

    7 Reviews
    23 Photos
    92 Saves
    Browning, Montana

    Red Eagle Campground is located along the Two Medicine River south of Lower Two Medicine Lake just 3.4 miles south of the Two Medicine entrance to Glacier National Park and 4 miles north of East Glacier Park Village. Red Eagle is a large primitive campground ideal for visitors who are looking for a natural camping experience.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $25 - $45 / night

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    8. Mountain View RV Park

    3 Reviews
    12 Photos
    31 Saves
    Columbia Falls, Montana
    • Pets
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
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    10. Owl Creek Packer Camp

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    Condon, Montana

    Overview

    The Owl Creek Corral is located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead. It is available to reserve for up to seven days. The maximum capacity is 12 head of stock. Metal hay bunks are provided as well as a metal water trough.

    Recreation

    Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The corral is approximately a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.

    Natural Features

    The corral is located in the Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The corral backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees.

    Nearby Attractions

    A general store is located about 20 minutes away (9 miles), in the town of Condon.

    • Pets
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)

    $20 / night


Recent Equestrian Reviews in Flathead National Forest

94 Reviews of 10 Flathead National Forest Campgrounds


  • hannah W.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 17, 2024

    Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    Stopped here but didn’t end up staying the night

    Could’ve been a really cool camping spot but after setting up camp a couple came yelling right by my van. They were part of the homeless camp and I just didn’t feel super comfortable because they were saying really aggressive things.

  • C
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    Jul. 15, 2024

    Glacier Campground

    Perfect for our Glacier NP visit

    This campground was very cute. The owners were so friendly and accommodating. The resident cat Poncho was a hot with our kids. The showers were small, but we're hot and free! The lawn was great with a communal fire pit and small playground. They let travelers camp there for 12 per person per night in a tent if that's what you're looking for. The cafe was cute and the drinks were delicious. We didn't eat, but it looked good! I would stay here again foe sure.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 14, 2024

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Quiet and peaceful

    I stayed at Whispering Pines for three nights in a July heatwave. It was a work trip, and I tried to book a hotel but was offended at the high prices in the Flathead, so I opted to take my teardrop and camp.

    This place was great. It is a really nice place with plenty of space, a very clean porta-potty and an outdoor shower. No electric hookups, but there is great cell reception and it’s only 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell.

    The price was reasonable, compared to nightly hotel room rates, but for camping, anything over $35 a night really should have power. But, all things considered, this place does what it does really well, and that’s fine. Bottom line: if you are looking for a clean, quiet place to camp in Kalispell, give this place a try. Proximity to Whitefish, Glacier NP is excellent.

  • Marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 16, 2023

    Glacier Campground

    Relax and chill

    We stayed in site F16. It is close to the main lodge and the cafe.

    The showers and bathrooms were very clean.

    The campground is about 1 mile from the west entrance of glacier park!

  • Sumner C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 30, 2023

    Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    Great campsite with deep blue water

    Was a great campsite for river views and a short drive to glacier national park. River was very deep and a beautiful swim! However it’s a heavily travelled road and the boat ramp was being used quite often.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 27, 2023

    Summit Trailhead Horse Camp

    Ok for a desperate night

    Right off highway 2, this campsite is a dirt lot with a pit toilet next to the road and train tracks. Minimal shade, no service.

    The pro is that it’s probably only 20-30 minutes from the east entrance to Glacier and it’s not far before entering Blackfeet Reservation, which non tribe members cannot camp on.

    But I would not spend time at this site.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 27, 2023

    Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    No big rig (30’+) access!

    Not super accessible to bigger rigs, small sites, the other camping off the left side of road is better for all size rigs, but also had some homeless camps within and no river access.

  • Daniel C.
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    Jul. 22, 2023

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Peaceful, Well-tended, Best Shower in Montana

    I drove into Whispering Pines weary from travel, seeking a well-earned rest and recharge. I am very pleased to say I received that and more.

    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. The sunrise on my last morning lit up the entire mountain range to the East. The sun sets in a spot that allows you to see out for miles, as the sky continues to glow well after the sun has disappeared from frame. On a clear day, you can even see Heaven's Peak in Glacier National Park from your campsite.

    And the night sky is marvelous. The shower was very well thought out: great water pressure, endless heat, and an open roof to stare up at the stars. I will not forget that shower experience for a long time, soaking under the Big Sky.

    The last thing I'll say is that the campground host, Charles, is very welcoming and attentive to your needs. The kind of host that makes sure you have clean facilities every step of the way, but leaves your space to enjoy your time the way you want to. We kicked it off right away. It's very clear that he is a nice guy who simply enjoys sharing his love of the state with you.

    TLDR; Try this place out, you'll be glad you did.

  • Tee C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 21, 2023

    Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    Really nice!

    I had one bar of Verizon service, so I could send and receive messages, but pics sent very slowly. I was at the first campsite on the right, less than a quarter mile walk down to the pit toilets and river. Lots of trucks with trailers coming and going, plus the sound of traffic from the road, but it wasn’t too bad. The river is beautiful and has a little beach for swimming. My campsite had a good amount of shade and could fit a big rig easily. It was nice and flat, surrounded by pine trees. Lovely! Bugs were not bad at all.

  • Kevin O.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 18, 2023

    Mountain View RV Park

    Good park, close to everything

    Good RV park, it was clean and hosts are good. No pool onsite. Did not use the laundry. No shade in site 4. Mostly sunny in all spots.

    No fires allowed.

    T-Mobile is ok,

  • T
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    Jul. 18, 2023

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Couldn’t have asked for more!

    Charles was friendly and welcoming, we felt right at home! The stars gave us a show every night and it was very quiet. The shower is amazing! Instant hot water for as long as you’d like. We’re only 1.5hrs away from Kalispell so we will definitely be back!

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 17, 2023

    Glacier Campground

    Nice vibe, close to Glacier NP

    We really liked this campground. Sites are shady. The cafe serves a good quality and imaginative menu. Hang out at the lodge for WiFi. Staff and other campers were very nice. Only negatives were loud music from a neighboring campground and only 4 showers for each sex for a pretty large campground. Still, the showers were included in the price, so that’s nice.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jul. 15, 2023

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Perfect Place plus Cookies!

    Peaceful and convenient ( town is about 4miles). The site has everything you need- an awesome outdoor shower was a nice touch. I met the owners-so cool. They even had put homemade cookies on my picnic table. I will definitely stay again. Sites are Giant.

  • Alexandra M.
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    Jul. 5, 2023

    Holland Lake Campground

    Amazing!

    We got one of the FF sites. And lucked out with site 18. Amazing lake front site. Flushing toilets and wood available. Super quiet. Even on 4th July. LOVED it! Highly recommend the waterfall hike too

  • Sara D.
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    Jun. 16, 2023

    Holland Lake Campground

    Fun June camping

    We had a really nice couple of mid week nights here. We couldn’t get two consecutive nights in a row so had to move spots, but it wasn’t a big deal. Our daughter braved a chilly swim and there were lots of dirt roads and little trails for the strider bikes. Bring bug spray, the mosquitos are out. They really go nuts when you first pull in but relax after a few minutes. Keep an eye out for bears. We saw a black bear across the road from the campground. The closest cell service is just outside of Seeley Lake.

  • Charles Y.
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    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!

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Jun. 6, 2023

    Glacier Campground

    Great Wooded Spot

    We typically avoid private campgrounds. This one though was different. Amazing proximity to the west entrance of Glacier NP (but west side of Glacier NP is basically closed until July 1.) and a 1.5ish hour drive to the East gate and Two Medicine. We have a 25ft camper and the site was more than big enough. The camp sites were very well maintained but still felt like you were out in the woods camping. Good space between sites. Sites have a fire pit(only allow fires in their ring) and we did a water and electric hook up site. Dumping is free or you can pay them to come and dump your tanks on site. There is also a laundry room. We were very impressed.

  • April C.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Oct. 13, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    I cannot wait to come back

    Spacious and clean sites. They have many different size spaces all listed on their website. The restrooms have showers, there is a laundry area, they have a little store, and serve food at the cafe. There is a hiking trail, but we didn't get to explore it. This was right outside Glacier National Park. We stayed here to start the Going to the Sun road. At the site, you can opt to have electrical and water hookups if you need them.

  • J
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    Sep. 27, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    Glacier campground

    Nice place bathrooms and laundry facilities clean wish Wi-Fi was at cabins and had ice for sale but other then that nice place

  • Amy & Stu B.
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    Sep. 21, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    Wonderful spot

    All around favorite!

    Great location. Close to West Glacier, in the woods, and all sites are wooded and have space from one another. We had full hooks ups. Bears frequent area.

    Awesome staff—so helpful and willing to give lots of Glacier advice.

    No WiFi, no ATT but Verizon worked well.

    Hot water in showers, nice bathrooms, great laundry facility.

    One of my absolute favorites—highly recommended!

  • The Wandering Shores ..The Dyrt PRO User
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    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

  • Tim M.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 14, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    Quiet little Campground

    Nice campground off of Hwy 2 a few miles south of West Glacier and the entrance to Glacier NP. Spaces vary from tent sites up to a few that can accomodate 25-30’ trailers. Laundry and shower facilities are clean. Dogs are welcomed, but no specific areas are set aside to let dogs run. Water and electric hookups, and a dump station is located near the entrance. This is bear country, so leave no garbage or food outside during your visit. Owners are friendly and will do everything possible to try and make your stay enjoyable.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 12, 2022

    Holland Lake Campground

    Good camp spot in a great location

    This is a good Forest Service campground in a beautiful spot on Holland Lake. The only issues we had were that it is not terribly remote so there are a lot of huge fifthwheelers who think they should have the best spots and they are willing o fight for them. (It’s always other campers that lower the tone…)

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
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    Sep. 5, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    Pretty close together

    Our site is one of the better ones. We have a separate fire pit area, with kind of a split level effect.

    The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. We are rived late missing our first two days of our reservation, and they refunded us the time we did not spend in the site. That is very unexpected. No one should expect that.

    The staff went way beyond expectations when helping us deal with our reservation issues, which were fully our responsibility.

  • Marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
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    Aug. 21, 2022

    Glacier Campground

    West Glacier

    All the camp sites have Electric, and water hookups. Some have sewage as well.

    There is a dump station, and propane fill up on site. It’s $25 to dump. The sunset cafe in the campground is is nice and has covered and out door seating. The food was lovely.

    They have a small gift shop/store on site too!

    Make sure you bring an extension cord to hook up your electric just in case you have a short standard cord on your camper.

    There are several shower/bathroom station through the campground and kept very clean.

    The campground is about a mile away from the main entrance to Glacier Park (West Entrance)

    Overall, we loved our stay and will be back!



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