Best Equestrian Camping near Frenchtown, MT
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Frenchtown, MT (10)
1. Charles Waters Campground
Florence, Montana14 Reviews•32 Photos•131 SavesThe Charles Waters campground is paved asphalt with 26 campsites plus one double site, including 4 pull-through, one bicycle site, and one horse site; there is also one accessible site with electric hook-up. The campground also has water; accessible vault toilets; open meadow for activities and can accommodate RV's or trailers to 70 feet. __Please note that the bicycle site and horse site are reserved for those users until 6 p.m. daily after which time if no one is occupying them then they are considered available on a first come first served basis. __A campground host is available Memorial Day through Labor Day.Also associated with the Charles Waters Campground is the Bass Creek Recreation Area. This recreation area includes four picnic sites; an interpretive nature trail; fire ecology trail and numerous trailheads to hiking, biking and stock routes with access to the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The Larry Creek Group Site is located within the Bass Creek Recreation Area, this large overnight group site is available for reservation through Recreation.gov. __The gate will close to the Larry Creek Group Site on Dec. 1.__For more information please contact the Stevensville Ranger District at (406) 777-5461.
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- RVs
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- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Out Post Campground
Frenchtown, Montana2 Reviews•2 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
3. Holland Lake Campground
Condon, Montana18 Reviews•34 Photos•278 SavesOverview
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.
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- Reservable
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- Group
- Equestrian
$20 / night
4. Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Paradise, Montana8 Reviews•16 Photos•95 SavesThere are many dispersed camping opportunities on the forest. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities, please contact the ranger district offices.
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- Fires
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- Group
5. Sloway Campground
Superior, Montana11 Reviews•41 Photos•62 SavesThis campground is a great place to rest after floating the Clark Fork River or just sit and enjoy the river go by. It has a large area for picnics, pull-through sites for recreational vehicles, horse camping facilities, and a carry-down boat launch - something for everyone! A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. Host on site. Carry-down boat launch, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, and sandbox are available.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$15 / night
6. Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Clinton, Montana6 Reviews•36 Photos•67 SavesEkstrom's Stage Station is a collection of historic log buildings reassembled along Montana’s famous Rock Creek, functioning today as a full-service campground. The campground is situated in a large grassy meadow surrounded by tall pine trees. The campground offers water & electric sites, full hookups, as well as tent sites for campers who prefer “roughing it.” For those who forgot their tents, we also have an historic school house and rustic log cabins for rent. For registered campers, there is a bath house with hot showers and we have a laundromat. Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed pending renovations required by the county.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $100 / night
7. Lake Elsina - Dispersed
Seeley Lake, Montana1 Review•7 Photos•91 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
8. Bearmouth RV Park
Drummond, Montana6 Reviews•4 Photos•37 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$35 - $40 / night
9. Fish Lake Trailhead
Superior, Montana1 Review•5 Photos•8 SavesAccessed by FS Road 297, this wide, ATV friendly trail provides access to Fish Lake. The dispersed campsites are only reached via the trail on stock, on foot or ATV transport.
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- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Toilets
10. Owl Creek Packer Camp
Be the first to review!Condon, Montana•5 Photos•1 SaveOverview
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 Frenchtown
67 Reviews of 10 Frenchtown Campgrounds
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Julia R.
Scout
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Easy, peaceful and beautiful
So gorgeous! Tent camped along the river! Very spaced out campsites, nice for lots of privacy and quiet! Signs to be aware of bear country but took precautions. Rock fire pits at each site. Super easy for quick stop road tripping (0.5 miles off main road)! Stayed in early September on a road trip to Glacier, was able to find our site decently well in the dark! Verizon cell service 3-4 bars! Loved it!
The west is the only safe way to enter onto the road to the campsites. On the map, it looks like you can enter/exit either way from 135… but the east side of the road to get back onto 135 is impossible… so we just had to turn around and exit the same way we came in (from the west).
Josh S.
TravelerDispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Quiet open site on the river
Dispersed camping at the "Peninsula" Recreation Area. 6 day stay limit according to the sign. No potable water. Stone fire rings throughout.
We stayed mid week during August. Stayed in a medium sized site on the river. Small steep slope to the water.
Pros:
Plenty of space, both large and small sites. Room for a 30' in a couple of the sites. 3 bars Tmobile. Some sites on the water with a short steep slope down. 12 miles to gas station. Beautiful views.Cons: No pit toilets (edit: another camper said they are at the end of the campground) No potable water. Road/train noise. POISON IVY (found it... found all of it)
Overall we loved this spot. Being ok the water in a mostly private setting with such amazing views is our goal. Little bit of road noise but hardly noticeable over the wind in the trees.
Sites were clean but well used, so thank you to all the campers that took care of this place!
- AAudrey L.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Peaceful and Beautiful!
I was alone while camping, parked my car at the first fire pit I saw open and it was perfect. Absolutely beautiful river, beautiful spot. Great for fishing, swimming, etc.
Olivia E.
GuideDispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Liked it a lot!
Turn onto the road, once you reach end of that road, there’s more spots to the left. If you drive far enough you’ll find pit toilets. We had good service on Verizon and T-Mobile to work. River is beautiful. Would definitely come back
- bbrett M.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Dispersed, nice
Pulled off, quickly found decent dispersed site. A bit buggy, no mosquitoes though. Great night sleep until OHVers came screaming through early
- JJason C.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Chillin
Great location. Road is in great shape. All the sights are great.
Siegfried M.Guide
Sloway Campground
Nice Privacy
Nice e Place right off 93, right on Clark’s Fork River, some Train Noise, but Picnic Table, Fire Pit and Restrooms
- TTracen P.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Great spot close to town
Stayed here on our way through headed back to Bozeman, Great spot with plenty of room for activities campers, tents, hammocks, and friends. Lots of room for multiple campers. Verizon and Atnt had service the whole time, close to Highway, and railroad so not super quite spot. But overall great overnight pullover spot!
Tadd B.Guide
Bearmouth RV Park
Nice place for an overnight
This is a great location along the Clark Fork river. Staff was very friendly. Sites were well maintained and sufficient.
Cons: Interstate noise and the occasional train whistle would keep me from using the facility for nothing more than an overnight stop.
- MMeaghan M.Scout
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Beautiful spot right by the river
Beautiful site right next to the river.
- LLisa C.Traveler
Sloway Campground
Must love trains
We’ve been camping at Sloway for years because I love hearing the trains all night long! If you don’t like train and highway noise, stay far away!
While my hubby flyfishes, I float on the Clark Fork. You can put in right from your campsite, the beach by the pullthru sites, Dry Creek or Superior, then float to your campsite/beach, St Regis, or 14 Mile/Ferry Landing.
- LLisa C.Traveler
Charles Waters Campground
Very Relaxing
We decided to stop in the Bitterroot Valley and the Charles Waters CG for our needs. Clean, treed space with the creek running behind. Extremely peaceful and just what we needed after a super long, hot day. Quiet campground. We did need to change sites as Site 4 had a very large and active red/black ant nest next to the fire ring and picnic table.
We got in around 6pm on a Sunday night. There were multiple sites still open.
Alexandra M.Scout
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
Steve O.GuideCharles Waters Campground
Perfect location
Spent several one nighter’s here. Quiet and beautiful. Lots and f trail for hiking. Close enough to Missoula or the other communities in the bitterroot valley.
Sara D.TravelerHolland 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.
Wendy W.Guide
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Pretty and quiet
$42 for fire pit and picnic table! No privacy between the spots. That said, it’s a very beautiful setting with big trees, and very quiet. Nice playground for the kids . Showers and bathrooms looked like they had been clean to, but overall were in need of a deep cleaning. The shower curtains were on the toilet stalls… Not sure how you keep those clean thoroughly.
Restaurant was really nice and tasty. Nice people. But they are only open till 230 even though their website says they are open for dinner. I was hoping to stay one more day because it was so peaceful but we needed to get going on our trip.
Kandi R.GuideSloway Campground
Typical Glamping site
Picnic table and fire rings. Not much privacy and close to the road. A lot of relational activities in the area for fishing, rafting, boating, hiking and even. Hot springs within an hour drive
- Terrance R.Traveler
Charles Waters Campground
Great nature
This is definitely 1 of the top 5 in the area even as a usfs camp ground and price. Sites are well spaced, plenty of privacy and greenery, tons of nature, sound of a run off river coming down through the camp, there is a camp host on site as well as paved road and restrooms as well as water fountains. There is tons of trails for hiking, horse back and driving as well as tons of stream access only down fall is not really for fishing.
- DDrew G.Scout
Sloway Campground
Solid campsite along the river
Good place overall. They close the 21st of September and had the water already shut off on the 20th, which kind of sucked. But other than that the campsite was great and not too far from interstate, so convenient for my roodtrip.
- LLelandGuide
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…)
- Dennis P.Guide
Sloway Campground
Great overnight location while traveling
Train noise in the morning and evening, I-90 traffic noise most of the day.
- eeugenia W.Guide
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Wonderful place
We pulled in and the kids where so excited!! Wonderful people helped us to our spot, we are t up camp, kids went to the playground & then we went down to the restaurant for dinner! Everything was wonderful!
We had the best thunderstorm with hail that night as well…best night ever!!
- TTeresa M.Traveler
Charles Waters Campground
Beautiful campground!
This is a National Forest campground about 25 miles from Missoula. The bathrooms are vaulted toilets and they were spacious and VERY clean. Our site was HUGE and so beautiful. Bass Creek was maybe 50 yards from the camper and is so clear! Fishing wouldn't be great at that location, as the creek is fairly shallow. The parking spot for the camper was super level asphalt, and plenty Ling enough for our 33.5' fifth wheel. Due to lower branches on the drive through the campground, we wouldn't recommend higher profile rigs. Ours sits at 13', and we felt that anything much taller than that might have clearance issues. There's a group spot for 12-20 people, as well as a spot for bicycle camping. There are some amazing trails for hiking, biking, and also horses. We really enjoyed this area!
- NNick W.Traveler
Holland Lake Campground
Great camping and spacious sites
I was just here for one night but i liked it a lot clean toilets and good sites. Cash and check only
- Steve O.Guide
Charles Waters Campground
Great little spot
Spent an overnight here. Very clean and updated. Close proximity to trials and hywy 93.
- Linda O.Scout
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Closed for Season BUT we stayed anyway
We called the number on their sign when we arrived. It’s pretty shut down with no services but we dry camped. Owner was super nice and we were greeted warmly by her grandkids. They ran our dogs around and tired them out.
Nancy C.
LegendSloway Campground
Must love trains
We ended up not staying here. We didn't know there were trains running all night long. It wouldn't be so bad without the whistle. If only we had earplugs, I think that would have helped a lot. Also, I am downloading a white noise app on my phone. With the two, we most likely could/would have stayed.
The campground itself is just what we look for. Beautiful setting. Wooded for shade. Generous spacing Between sights. Water, in this case the Clark Forks River. Nice host and campers. Shopping (in case we need provisions) without driving far, in this case St. Regis. If we xome back through this was, we will come prepared and give it a try.
Guide to Frenchtown
Horse camping in Montana offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse lovers.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- Enjoy the scenic trails at Charles Waters Campground, where you can ride through the beautiful Bitterroot National Forest.
- Experience the rugged beauty of Lake Elsina - Dispersed, perfect for those who appreciate a more remote setting while riding.
- Explore the diverse terrain at Sloway Campground, where you can float on the Clark Fork River after a day of horseback riding.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like water hookups
- Out Post Campground provides essential amenities such as water hookups and sanitary dump stations, ensuring a comfortable stay for equestrian campers.
- At Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground, you’ll find electric hookups and a market nearby, making it convenient for those traveling with horses.
- Holland Lake Campground offers a beautiful lakeside setting with ample space for horse camping, though it lacks electric hookups.
Equestrian campgrounds include spacious sites and natural beauty
- Owl Creek Packer Camp features spacious sites that cater to horse campers looking for a peaceful retreat in nature.
- Experience the tranquility of Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area, where you can enjoy privacy and stunning river views while camping with your horse.
- Fish Lake Trailhead offers a backcountry experience with easy access to trails, perfect for adventurous equestrians.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Frenchtown, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Frenchtown, MT is Charles Waters Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 14 reviews.
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