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Best Equestrian Camping near Bozeman, MT

66 Reviews

While VangoBoon appears to be one of the few horse-friendly campgrounds near Bozeman, horse facilities are limited. The campground welcomes horses on its property, with reviews noting friendly horses that interact with campers and their dogs. Sites are generally flat pull-through spots suitable for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping, and yurts, though highway noise and train sounds affect the camping experience. The basic accommodations include drinking water and showers, but outdoor showers only provide cold water according to visitor feedback.

Located approximately 15 minutes from Bozeman, VangoBoon provides convenient overnight accommodations for those traveling with horses, though specific equestrian amenities like corrals or dedicated horse areas aren't documented in the data. Highway proximity creates significant noise, with trucks using jake brakes nearby and train horns sounding frequently through the night. The campground charges approximately $54 for small campers, which some visitors find expensive given the basic amenities. Pets are allowed, making this a suitable stop for travelers with both dogs and horses. For riders planning longer stays in the Bozeman area, exploring the nearby national forest trails may offer better dedicated equestrian experiences with appropriate trailer parking.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Bozeman, Montana (19)

    1. Langohr Campground

    11 Reviews
    Gallatin Gateway, MT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 646-1012

    $26 - $60 / night

    "We were looking for a campground near Bozeman and a friend recommended Hyalite Canyon. We lucked out finding Langohr! Wonderful and secluded camping spots, and we found one right by a river."

    "Some are drive-in or back into sites, and a few are literally next to Hyalite Creek which is an added bonus."

    2. VangoBoon

    5 Reviews
    Bozeman, MT
    5 miles
    Website

    $25 - $195 / night

    "Would definitely consider staying here again next time we visit the Bozeman area."

    "We LOVED visiting with the horses and they were very friendly and did not even mind when our dogs barked at them."

    3. Mystic Lake Cabin

    1 Review
    Bozeman, MT
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 522-2520

    $65 / night

    "The cabin is great and lots of room outside to set up tents. Has firewood and an out house. The lake it beautiful and lots of wild life!"

    4. Spanish Creek Picnic Area

    3 Reviews
    Gallatin Gateway, MT
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 932-5155

    "The campsites were easily accessible near the trailheads. It was extremely quiet and peaceful the whole time I was there."

    5. Spanish Creek Cabin

    1 Review
    Gallatin Gateway, MT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 522-2520

    $65 / night

    "Comfortable and beautiful scenery, hiking trails near by."

    6. Spanish Lakes

    4 Reviews
    Big Sky, MT
    28 miles

    "Once arriving at the top; you’ll find a stunning array of crystal lakes, snow melts, and glistening cliffs. We camped on top of a large cliff system across the first lake."

    "To get there you drive into the Spanish Creek Picnic area. Then you follow the trails on the map to Spanish Lakes. The trails are pretty well marked. It’s about 9.5 miles in and up."

    7. Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp

    11 Reviews
    Livingston, MT
    34 miles

    "There are train tracks nearby, which wasn't necessarily negative for us since we live next to train tracks at home ."

    "It is close to the train track and you can see the trucks in the freeway."

    8. Windy Pass Cabin

    1 Review
    Big Sky, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 522-2520

    $55 / night

    "This is a great spot located right below the ride in a little valley. The hike to get there isn’t to bad but the drive to the trail head can be a bit of a challenge."

    9. Yellowstone Dreamin Camp

    1 Review
    Emigrant, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 224-1599

    $250 - $425 / night

    "It is about a 30 min drive to Gardiner/Entrance to Yellowstone.  The owners have experience in the hospitality industry and it shows inside the tent.  "

    10. Halfmoon Campground

    11 Reviews
    Melville, MT
    46 miles
    Website

    "I arrived around 1pm on a Friday and there were only two spots remaining. I grabbed spot #8, it certainly is not the most desirable but it was a spot nonetheless."

    "The scenery surrounding the campground is breathtaking: sharp peaks that rise upwards of 7,000 ft in elevation, crystal clear mountain streams rushing down the mountain sides, waterfall after waterfall"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Bozeman, MT

66 Reviews of 19 Bozeman Campgrounds

  • Danielle R.
    Aug. 15, 2017

    Langohr Campground

    Breathtaking

    We were looking for a campground near Bozeman and a friend recommended Hyalite Canyon. We lucked out finding Langohr! Wonderful and secluded camping spots, and we found one right by a river. This was probably the best campsite of our week-long Montana camping excursion.

  • Lisa C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 21, 2019

    Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures

    LOVE the Cinnamon!

    My friends, my girls and I have stayed here on multiple occasions and "The Cinnamon" never disappoints! With awesome hosts and a great restaurant, we didn't need to leave to have fun. They have several cabins that are on the Gallatin River, so serene and peaceful... They offer a zipline for the kids and often have "wildlife" on the premises (goats, horses, musicians).

    Yellowstone's West Entrance is 37 miles south; Big Sky is 6 miles north. The Bozeman Airport is the nearest airport.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 25, 2021

    Eagle Creek Campground

    Remote camping feel just outside Gardiner and Yellowstone NP

    Eagle Creek campground is a nice small 16 site campground a few miles above Gardiner Montana and only a few minutes from the Yellowstone entrance.  Getting to the campground requires a steep 2 mile drive which the road recommends 4 wheel drive for to help with the incline and to prevent washboard.  Sites sit in a grassy open area with willows and other small trees and bushes around the edge.  Small creek runs along the campground.  Site #1 would the site to get it you can, out of view from the rest of camp and has two picnic tables.  The site has a vault toilet.  All sites have a metal fire ring and picnic table. Bear proof food lockers for food storage at most sites.  No water or trash service.  I filtered water from the creek.  Their is a horse Corral adjacent to campground.  Campground was nice and quiet at night with great view of the night sky.  No cell service.

  • Mai K.
    Jul. 7, 2019

    Langohr Campground

    Cute Little Campground with Just the Right Amenities

    About 20 minutes south of Bozeman, MT on scenic Hyalite Canyon Road sits Langohr Campground. There are 19 spacious single sites and the 20th site is a group picnic site for day use. Langohr Campground runs along Hyalite Creek and is tucked inside Custer Gallatin National Forest in a small open meadow with Douglas fir, Lodgepole pine, and Englemann Spruce. 

    I was fortunate to find a campsite as a walk-in even after arriving mid-afternoon at the beginning of June 2019 because it was too late to reserve online. Each site does have a picnic table and fire ring, and electrical sites are available. Some are drive-in or back into sites, and a few are literally next to Hyalite Creek which is an added bonus. A heavy snowfall occurred a week before and remnants of it were scattered along the campground. Good thing I brought a snow scraper to clear the picnic table of snow. The fee is $20.00 per campsite for two vehicles and $8.00 for any additional vehicles. The group picnic site is $45.00 for day use. I paid cash for the site, but I believe you may also pay by credit card.

    Many of the campers were settling in and had parked RVs and pop-ups. Pets are allowed but must be on a leash as wildlife such as bears, deers, moose, and elk frequent the area. Bear lockers should be used for food storage or properly stored in vehicles. There are huge bear safe trash and recycling containers near the entrance for campers to use. The bathroom is clean, free of odor and bugs, and it is a vault toilet. There are no showers, dump station, or camp store, but you are close to Bozeman.  The camp host was settled on site 11 and sells firewood for $6.00. You can take a walk along the Hyalite Creek or drive 3.5 miles south down to Hyalite Reservoir for other activities such as fishing, kayaking, canoeing, climbing, hiking, and boating. The night sky was pretty spectacular especially with the trees around on a clear day.

  • Dylan R.
    May. 18, 2023

    VangoBoon

    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.

  • T
    May. 3, 2023

    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.

  • Cody K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Taylor 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.

  • Risen F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2025

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Stunning cliff views, secluded, and quiet

    This is very remote feeling with no cell reception or views of any paved roads or buildings. You cannot hear traffic from the highway which is about 1/3 miles away.

    There are wooden horse fences and corrals which are for public use. There is a rock fire ring and a very uneven parking spot - bring your levelers!

    The scenery is stunning with easy access to the creek and a huge cliff on the other side. The area is wooded with green grass and wildflowers everywhere.

    We camped in site 1, the first of three on the first loop.

    So far, the only thing we can hear are birds chirping, the flowing creek, and the sounds of our children squealing with delight as they play out in the grassy field. There are the occasional vehicles passing by on the dirt road (other campers, assumably).

    10/10, would stay here again in a heartbeat!

  • Ruby W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 6, 2020

    Spanish Lakes

    BREATHTAKING Alpine Lakes

    An absolutely stunning area to camp. A relatively challenging nine-mile-hike in from the Spanish Creek campground. Turn left at the trail map and follow the well marked signs. You’ll have stunning views of the mountains, rivers, and pines on your hike in. A few other places to camp on the way in. You’ll cross a couple rivers—so be prepared to take off those boots. Once arriving at the top; you’ll find a stunning array of crystal lakes, snow melts, and glistening cliffs. We camped on top of a large cliff system across the first lake. As you hike in, there are multiple little lakes to camp and fish around. The highest lake (about 100 meters past the first) is indescribably breathtaking. Surrounded by massive mountains, a rolling stream, and a little dead forest accompanied by a campsite and fire ring—AH! I felt like I was in a simulation. Apparently you can summit the nearby mountains and reached a higher lake called Beehive. My friends went and said they enjoyed it. Tons of fishing in all of the lakes. Diverse wildflowers. Tons of bugs. But all great fun! Will certainly return when I go back to Montana.

Guide to Bozeman

Horse camping in Montana offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine companions. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • At Langohr Campground, you’ll find spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for relaxing after a day of riding.
  • Spanish Creek Picnic Area offers easy access to trails and a peaceful environment, making it a great choice for horse camping.
  • West Boulder Trailhead and Campground features a clean pit toilet and bear boxes, ensuring a safe and comfortable stay for both you and your horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include scenic trails

  • Spanish Lakes is known for its breathtaking views and well-marked trails, ideal for horseback riding adventures.
  • Windy Pass Cabin provides access to trails that lead to stunning mountain vistas, perfect for a day of exploration on horseback.
  • Mystic Lake Cabin offers a hike-in experience with beautiful surroundings, making it a rewarding destination for equestrian campers.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • Enjoy fishing and kayaking at Lake Shore Lodge, located right on the shore of Ennis Lake, perfect for a day off from riding.
  • VangoBoon is a great spot for those looking to relax after a day of riding, with clean facilities and friendly hosts.
  • Explore the nearby trails at Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp, where you can enjoy the beauty of the Yellowstone River while camping with your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities are available at horse camping facilities around Bozeman?

Horse camping facilities near Bozeman offer various amenities to accommodate equestrian campers. VangoBoon features friendly hosts who maintain their property meticulously and welcome visitors with horses. At West Boulder Trailhead and Campground, you'll find a pack-it-in, pack-it-out policy with first-come, first-served sites. Most horse-friendly campgrounds in the area provide basics like fire rings, parking areas suitable for trailers, and access to water sources. Some facilities offer corrals, hitching posts, and designated areas for horses, though amenities vary significantly between developed campgrounds and dispersed sites.

What are the regulations for camping with horses in the Bozeman area?

When camping with horses near Bozeman, regulations typically require weed-free feed to prevent invasive species spread in national forest and public lands. At Eagle Creek Campground, accessible via a steep 2-mile drive that may require 4WD, standard camping regulations apply with additional considerations for stock animals. Yellowstone Dreamin Camp and other private facilities may have specific horse policies and reservation requirements. Generally, horse camping in the Bozeman area follows Leave No Trace principles with proper manure management. Always check with the specific campground or land management agency before arrival as regulations can change seasonally.

Where can I find horse-friendly camping near Bozeman, MT?

Taylor Fork Road Dispersed offers excellent horse-friendly camping with wooden corrals specifically designed for equestrian use. Located in a remote setting away from paved roads and buildings, it provides ample space for horse trailers and trucks. Another option is Spanish Creek Picnic Area, which serves as a trailhead for accessing Spanish Lakes and other backcountry areas suitable for horse camping. The area features stunning mountain views and is popular among equestrian campers exploring the Gallatin National Forest.

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