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Best Equestrian Camping near Fortine, MT

141 Reviews

Camp Whispering Pines near Fortine offers rustic camping specifically for travelers with horses on 9 tent and RV sites. Located in Montana's Kootenai National Forest region, the campground provides hot showers, toilets, picnic tables, and drinking water while accommodating horse trailers. The primitive sites feature fire rings and level areas for setting up camp. Horses are explicitly welcomed at this campground, with designated areas for horses to graze. The roads accessing the campground are suitable for vehicles towing horse trailers, with sufficient space for turning around and parking.

The trail system surrounding Camp Whispering Pines connects to multiple forest service routes suitable for horseback riding through the Kootenai National Forest. Riders access wilderness areas with mountain views and creek crossings from the campground. Water for horses is available on site, and guests should bring their own feed. The Tuchuck campground, located approximately 40 miles northwest, offers additional horse-friendly camping with loading ramps and feeding troughs for equestrians. The gravel road accessing Tuchuck from Polebridge is challenging for RVs but navigable for vehicles with horse trailers from the Eureka side, with the North Fork region providing multiple trail options for day rides.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Fortine, Montana (12)

    1. Heritage Cabin Property

    3 Reviews
    Fortine, MT
    3 miles
    +1 (406) 882-4196

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Located with Kootenai National Forest all around and GNP West entrance just an hour and a half drive, Heritage Cabin and Heritage Park Campground has been the chosen jumping off point for many explorers"

    "Park Place in Montana has a great quiet spot to bring your camper, setup a tent, or stay in their cabin and enjoy some time away, while also having lakes and other conveniences not too far. "

    2. Grave Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Fortine, MT
    3 miles
    Website

    "Lot’s of deer walking around, very safe , locals are very friendly."

    3. 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."

    4. Tuchuck

    3 Reviews
    Fortine, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-3800

    "The pit toilet is clean and it is set up as a horse camp.  Ramps for loading horses and trough for feeding. "

    5. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    46 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."

    6. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    21 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    46 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."

    7. Fairview Ranger Station

    2 Reviews
    Trego, MT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 293-7773

    $75 / night

    "My family and I stayed here for a week, if you’re looking to get away from it all, this is definitely the place. We can’t wait for our next vacation!"

    "Behind those, there's a well made horseshoe tossing area. Gas lights provide plenty of light in the ranger station. Bring your own water and bedding."

    8. Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    10 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    40 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."

    9. Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    7 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    45 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."

    10. Sheldon Mountain Trailhead Camp

    4 Reviews
    Libby, MT
    39 miles
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141 Reviews of 12 Fortine 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.

  • 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!!

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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!!

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Jd C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 27, 2021

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Fun spot to see one of the cooler views in Glacier

    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. With the first come first served, lots of people drive through looking for a place. The view of the lake from the campgrounds beach area is awesome. It was pretty smoky while I was there but that’s summer in Montana.

  • 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 Fortine

Horse camping in Montana offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly amenities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • The Tuchuck campground features ramps for loading horses and troughs for feeding, ensuring a comfortable stay for both riders and their mounts.
  • At Grave Creek Campground, equestrian campers can enjoy a semi-remote setting with plenty of space for horses to roam.
  • The Fairview Ranger Station offers a welcoming environment for horse camping, complete with access to trails and scenic views.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Campers at Bowman Lake Campground can explore the beautiful trails around the lake, perfect for horseback riding and enjoying nature.
  • The Mountain View RV Park serves as a great base for adventuring, with nearby attractions that cater to equestrian activities.
  • Timber Wolf Resort provides easy access to local trails, allowing horse campers to explore the stunning Montana wilderness.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like trails and facilities

  • The Sheldon Mountain Trailhead Camp is equipped with picnic tables and metal fire rings, making it a convenient spot for horse camping.
  • Glacier Campground features well-maintained sites and is located close to Glacier National Park, offering ample opportunities for trail riding.
  • At Camp Whispering Pines, horse campers can enjoy a peaceful environment with easy access to nearby riding trails.

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