Best Equestrian Camping near Gardiner, MT
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Gardiner, MT (23)
1. Eagle Creek Campground
Gardiner, Montana5 Reviews•17 Photos•43 SavesEagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park's majestic peaks. This 16-site campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48’ RVs. The Yellowstone River Trailhead is also located within this campground. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and horse corrals are provided to the public. There are no hook-ups available.
Eagle Creek campground offers 16 sites for use by RV or tents. 14 sites are single sites, two sites are double sites. Two sites are first come first serve and are located adjacent to horse corrals. Not all sites are level. There are no hook-ups available. There is no water or sewer dump located close to the campground. Food storage restrictions are in effect from March 1st through December 1st. Bear boxes are located at each site to store food and other bear attractants.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$15 - $30 / night
2. Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA
West Yellowstone, Montana20 Reviews•68 Photos•90 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
3. Langohr Campground
Gallatin Gateway, Montana11 Reviews•26 Photos•149 SavesOverview
Langohr Campground is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is located just 12 miles south of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.
Recreation
Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.
Natural Features
The campground sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated in open meadows along the creek. Some are located among scattered pine and fir trees.
Nearby Attractions
Hyalite Reservoir is just 3.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking. The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 522-2520.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
$52 - $60 / night
4. Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
Big Sky, Montana2 Reviews•9 Photos•25 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
5. Yellowstone Dreamin Camp
Emigrant, Montana1 Review•79 Photos•2 SavesWe are a unique retreat set in Paradise Valley Montana. Surrounded by stunning mountains and conveniently located 30 miles from Yellowstone National Park. Stay in a canvas tent under the Montana Big Sky on an exclusive glamping site. Settle in for some activities camp style or adventure out to many surrounding locations for fun and in what Montana has to offer.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Group
$250 - $425 / night
6. WF1 Backcountry Campsite — Yellowstone National Park
Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana1 Review•11 Photos•13 Saves- Fires
- Reservable
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Toilets
- Alcohol
$3 - $15 / night
7. Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures
Big Sky, Montana1 Review•14 Photos•20 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$50 - $169 / night
8. Windy Pass Cabin
Big Sky, Montana1 Review•3 Photos•8 SavesOverview
Windy Pass Cabin was built in 1934. It provides a rustic mountain retreat with few amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their experience comfortable and enjoyable. The cabin is available from June 16th through October 14th each year. It is accessible via a 2.5-mile hike or horseback ride up the Windy Pass Trail with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet.
Recreation
The Windy Pass Trail passes by the cabin and takes hikers and equestrians along the ridge and down through the Gallatin Range. Several other trails crisscross the area, including the Gallatin Crest Trail. Hunting in designated areas is also a popular activity.
Natural Features
Windy Pass Cabin is located near the Gallatin Crest at approximately 8,900 feet in the Gallatin Mountains. A small stream flows just below it. High alpine meadows dotted with evergreens surround the cabin and fill with colorful wildflowers in July. A short walk to the top of the Gallatin Crest offers views of the distant snow-dusted peaks of the Absarokas and the Yellowstone River to the east and the Madison Range to the west. Grizzly bear, gray wolf, mountain lion, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and the Canada lynx are some of the wildlife that inhabit this area. Birders may see a wide variety of bird species.
- Reservable
- Group
- Equestrian
- Cabins
- Trash
- Toilets
$55 / night
9. Wapiti Cabin
Big Sky, Montana1 Review•10 Photos•6 SavesOverview
Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a six mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities.
Recreation
The junction of Taylor Fork Road and Wapiti Creek offers several trailheads leading into the Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area. Mountain bikers will find several route options in the Wapiti Loops in Taylor Fork, including a 14-mile route that begins at the cabin. For winter sports enthusiasts, the Big Sky Snowmobile Trail is within 2 miles of the cabin, and it offers some of Montana's best backcountry snowmobiling. The area around Wapiti Creek also offers good terrain for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The cabin is open to stock, and there is a corral available for horses. A hitching rail surrounds the cabin for stock use. Please keep in mind that fall hunting season brings big game hunters to this area.
Natural Features
Wapiti Cabin is situated inbetween the Madison Mountain Range and the Gallatin Mountain Range at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Beyond the meadow, guests at the cabin can see dense stands of evergreens and rugged mountain ridges. Wapiti Creek flows nearby. The area around Wapiti Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, but it's also home to deer, elk, moose, and other wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
Wapitit Cabin is within the vacinity of West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is also close to Hebgen and Earthquake lakes as well as the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center.
- Reservable
- RVs
- Group
- Equestrian
- Cabins
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$65 / night
10. Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming1 Review•13 Photos•30 SavesBeyond the developed areas, Yellowstone offers a diverse, mountainous landscape that invites exploration by foot, pack stock, and boat. Hundreds of miles of trails and over 300 designated backcountry campsites facilitate travel throughout the park, and permits are required for all overnight stays.
- Fires
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Cabins
- Trash
- Picnic Table
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Recent Equestrian Reviews in Gardiner
76 Reviews of 23 Gardiner Campgrounds
Tristan S.
Traveler
Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
Easy Access Campground
This is a fantastic campground with lots of empty sites along Taylor Creek. The site I stayed at had a fire pit with lots of room to setup a tent or camper if you’re interested. Lots of distance between each campsite and again, a pretty valley view with a beautiful creek.
- ddonaldwirtz
Scout
Spanish Lakes
Beautiful lake
I visited this lake last week. I love it and slope game. The water is pristine and visually appealing with no obstructions like stumps or logs, as mentioned earlier. The lake underwent complete drainage and dredging. It has been populated with eight different types of fish. I recently reeled in two bass weighing 2-3 pounds each. My wife has successfully caught numerous quality channel catfish. This lake is quite lovely. However, the landing area is shallow, restricting the launch of large bass boats.
- PPrudence T.Scout
Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp
Train Whistle
Beautiful spot by the Yellowstone River. Train whistles woke us up four times.
Cody K.ScoutTaylor Fork Road Dispersed
Beautiful Site
We stayed one night on our way back from Yellowstone. My RTT was perfect for this. There was a small corral for horses and plenty of room for a horse trailer and truck.
- DDerek D.Traveler
Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA
Great spot close to Yellowstone
The staff was great. Shop open 8-9 and had everything you might need, drinks, ice, and keep sacks. There is also a pizza shop attached. The shop delivers to your site or you can eat in.
- ttommieScout
Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp
Good
Nice and quiet, lots of room
Damira G.Scout
VangoBoon
Not great for the price
This place seems to be nicer than nearby campsites, but stinky toilets with no toilet paper, outdoor shower with cold water for $54 for a small camper was quite disappointing. Trains and highway noises are extremely loud as others mentioned
VanHowlingTravelerYellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA
Nice quiet and clean KOA
We stayed in a large pull through site in our van because it was all that was available during last minute booking. We enjoyed a single night here on a level gravel pad with clean private showers nearby, and we were able to sleep in because of a long travel day.
- EEdward R.Traveler
Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp
Good spot above
There’s a spot down by the water that someone took with a tent who we let by us. We took a spot just above before you drive down to the water. I wasn’t sure if I could turn around my 20’ travel trailer down by the water. Very buggy.
owen T.
GuidePig Farm Fishing Access Camp
Fishing access site. No developed sites. State of Montana lands .
Rough camp. No amenities. Not large enough for motor home. But ok for pull camper. First come first serve. Looking for that free spot. Between the hotels and hassle.
Kimberly M.GuideYellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA
Great location
As far as KOA campgrounds go, this one was nice. The sites were close which was no surprise but we didn't spend much time at our site anyway. There are some RV sites along the creek side that have a lot more space and they also have nice swing benches. The store is well stocked and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The showers are private and clean and plenty of hot water. I didn't use the laundry machines but they look clean and updated. The location of the campground is perfect. It is very close to West Yellowstone and the entrance into the park. You could hear the traffic on the highway but it wasn't too bad. The campground was quiet at night. I would stay here again.
- SSara V.Traveler
Eagle Creek Campground
Great location but be prepared for no privacy!r
This campground did the job. We wanted to stay close to Yellowstone and it was pretty cheap… it was packed though. I’m sure everything is in the area during august though. Our site was also supposed to have a bear box and it didn’t. It would have been helpful but it wasn’t a huge deal. The campground host was really awesome though and was so helpful. The bathrooms were super clean!
Kimberly M.Traveler
Bootjack Dispersed Camping
Wrong coordinates
This site does not exist. You can find the correct coordinates if you look at the other dispersed camping spot right beside this pin (see photo)
Erik B.GuideVangoBoon
Pull in for the night - just off highway
Clean and flat pull up spots. If you’re ok with road noise and don’t want the “window knock” on your Campervan then this is a option for the night.
- SScott B.Traveler
VangoBoon
Cool spot with horses but very loud.
We came in late and it was already dark. That may have contributed to the confusion in where to go when we first got there, but once we were there it was fine. Not a lot of privacy between spots but to pull in, set up camp and leave the next day it was worth it.
We LOVED visiting with the horses and they were very friendly and did not even mind when our dogs barked at them.
Biggest negative is that you can hear all the highway noise and trucks like to jake-break in this area. On the other side of the highway there were railroad tracks. The train blew its horn through this area ‘frequently and when it stopped you could hear all the train cars smashing together. This woke me up a couple times throughout the night but otherwise fine.
There is a pit toilet, with hand sanitizer.
We camped in a tent with our 2 dogs and young toddler.
William C.ScoutEagle Creek Campground
A close-to-Yellowstone oasis for tenters and pickup campers
Stayed here for two nights in late June, to facilitate visits to Yellowstone. Chose site 7, which is on a cul-de-sac so is the most private and secluded of the sites. Most sites are out in the open and close to other sites. Creek ran within a few feet of our site, and we were screened by aspen trees. Great views! Very quiet, no problem with misbehaving campers. Decent outhouse. No water, and you must pack out your trash. Bear lockers are provided for you to secure your food and other "smellies" away from bears (this is grizzly country). Access road is steep and rough. Unfortunately, generators are allowed but luckily no one near us was using a generator when we were there. The vibe was relaxed and low-key. We reserved this site online (recreation.gov) six months in advance. They sent us reminders several times. Apparently, some bozos reserve a site and then don't show up.
- Angie B.Guide
Spanish Creek Picnic Area
Very quiet and beautiful!
I had a bison run after my car on the way in...that was exciting! 😆 The road in had breathtaking scenery. The campsites were easily accessible near the trailheads. It was extremely quiet and peaceful the whole time I was there.
Sabrina F.GuideBootjack Dispersed Camping
Great place to boondock
Great place to stay if you didn’t book a campsite 6 months ago. Very quiet and beautiful wildflowers. Plenty of sites for trailers and great roads.
Dylan R.TravelerVangoBoon
Overall great campground
The hosts were very friendly and passionate about the up keep of their land. They were very flexible with check in and check out times and are pet friendly. Would definitely consider staying here again next time we visit the Bozeman area.
- TTed A.Traveler
VangoBoon
Only place open before April 1
Ended up here on a winter site that had electric but no water or bathroom facilities (I knew this). Site was plowed and I had plenty of room for my pickup with GFC camper to fit. Site was easy to find and despite all the snow was plowed for me. There are only two site that are available before April 1 so this was a convenient place to stay right near Bozeman for a night. Cost about $50. Could have stayed in a Walmart, but prefer to only put the rooftop tent up in proper campsites so this worked out well for me.
- DDavid P.Guide
Langohr Campground
Creekside
Camping on a Thursday in Sept. many sites available. Picnic table, fire ring and the peaceful sound of the creek flowing by!!! Sounds like weekends this place fills up with reservations. Some water. Firewood at camp host until the 25th.
Jackie F.
Legend
Pony Express Motel & RV Park
Super tight, but great if you’re not planning to be there much
This RV park is simply just a place to park. Many of the spaces do not have any tree coverage although most sites do have full hook ups. You are right on top of your neighbor if you don’t mind that there are picnic tables at each site too. But maybe only 20 sites available. This RV park is part of the motel. 
Erin H.GuideBootjack Dispersed Camping
Great free spot near West Yellowstone
Bootjack Dr.
Island Park, ID
44.5781, -111.341
Dept Fish & Wildlife
14 day limit (doesn't seem to be enforced, but seems to be more seasonal campers, not permanent) Grass Spaces for even big rigs.
Verizon 4g/4 bars (no booster)
ATT 4g/3 bars
No OTA channels
Dump & water available at Henry's Lake St. Park
Amazon Locker in Idaho Falls
Large parking area as you exit I20 to Red Rock. visible from the hwy.
Good place to drop a rig & scout out (highly recommended).
Snow plow turnaround at the end of Bootjack Dr, so you can get turned around on that road.
Coordinates lead to the main area off the left on Bootjack Dr.
There are 4 offshoot roads we saw, some going way back, but most people were parked fairly close to the tree line, or just in front of them for solar.
Use Google satellite and then scout them out as the roads can get pretty rutted the further in you go.
This area gets pretty full in season, but we still found a spot pretty easily, and an even better spot down in a meadow by a creek (we needed sun for solar) with the help of a neighbor.
CAUTION: if you park down by the creek, watch the weather. It can get a bit mushy in spots, and the road in/out can rut out.
This is a local ATV & Fishing hole.
There will be traffic. Had a few joy riders on a Friday night, but everyone else great.
If you park by the creek, you will have fisherman coming down to fish. They were fun to talk to, and we never felt unsafe. Just be aware this IS a public area, and the local public uses it regularly. If you don't want people passing through to the creek, the meadow area might not be for you.
Wild West Pizza, Firehole BBQ, Old Town Cafe our favorites in W.Yellowstone,
Cafe Sabor in Island Park.
Groceries & Supplies are at tourist prices, come stocked if you don't want to pay them.
We loved this spot. Peaceful, friendly neighbors, cows across the creek on private land, and Moose in the creek 3 days, easy access to Yellowstone, and free. Mid 80's high, mid to low 50's at night. We did have rain, and even some pea sized hail, but mostly just gorgeous days & nights.
This one is on the 'return to' list.
- MMichelle E.Guide
Big Springs Campground
Big Springs Campground, Bancroft, Idaho
The last 7 miles are a well maintained road. The scenery prior to arrive is breath taking. Campground is beautiful with spacious area between sites and wonderful pavilion over the picnic table. It was quiet enough to hear the water in the creek while in our campsite. We will definitely stay here again.
Justin P.LegendYellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA
Good facilities but not geared to tent camping
This review is specific to tent camping which I don’t think is the focus of KOA locations.
For the good, the facilities we super clean and there were personal shower/bathroom rooms for use. The shower was great after a week of car camping.
The camp store had the basic and was convenient.
The location was very close to West Yellowstone and the west part of the park.
However, the tent camping left something to be desired. Our loop was around the back of the campground, with the basics of a fire ring and picnic table, it there was no tent pad and the ground was generally pretty sloped.
The tent sites overall were sort of fit into extra spaces and had little privacy.
Chi M.ScoutSpanish Lakes
Yellow Lake Erie
Lake Michigan Anna Abor 🙌 so you are a beautiful 😍 Holidays
Greg R.GuideBootjack Dispersed Camping
Quiet and green
Pulled in at 5pm Saturday night. Not a problem finding a site. No bugs, typing from our spot. 3 bars LTE Verizon. We went more north on bootjack road before going into the wooded area west. We love our spot. Rained a few days but we did not care. Will be back. Possible to buy property! Love it here.
We had a moose every morning walk thru.
Plenty of area to buy food. Chevron south 8 miles had the best food store and cheaper that the rest. Diesel went up 30 cents over night. Shell was the cheapest, south 5/6 miles.
Guide to Gardiner
Horse camping in Montana offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse enthusiasts.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like corrals and fire pits
- At Eagle Creek Campground, you'll find a horse corral adjacent to the campground, providing a convenient space for your horses.
- Taylor Fork Road Dispersed features a small corral for horses, ensuring your equine companions are well accommodated during your stay.
- Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures offers ample space for horse trailers, making it easy for you to bring your horses along for the adventure.
Equestrian campers enjoy these nearby activities
- The scenic trails around Eagle Creek Campground provide excellent opportunities for horseback riding while exploring the beautiful Custer Gallatin National Forest.
- Taylor Fork Road Dispersed is perfect for those looking to ride along Taylor Creek, with plenty of open space and stunning valley views.
- At 320 Guest Ranch, you can enjoy guided horseback rides through picturesque landscapes, enhancing your camping experience.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Eagle Creek Campground provides bear-proof food lockers, ensuring that your supplies are safe while you enjoy the outdoors with your horses.
- Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures features electric hookups and drinking water, making it easier to care for your horses during your stay.
- Wapiti Cabin offers a drive-in access point, allowing for easy transport of your gear and horses to the cabin's serene location.
Frequently Asked Questions
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