Best Cabin Camping near Virginia City, MT

Cabins near Virginia City provide rustic overnight accommodations with varying amenity levels. Rambling Moose Campground offers well-maintained cabin rentals with electricity and basic furnishings, while Axolotl Cabin features a more remote experience in an elevated lookout-style structure. Most cabin sites include picnic tables and fire rings, with full electric hookups available at locations like Ruby Valley Campground and Madison Valley Campground. Bathroom facilities range from shared campground restrooms to private outhouses depending on the cabin's location. "Cute, clean cabin. Sleeps four, a bunk bed and two more beds in a loft. Creek was running in winter, can hear it at night with the window open a crack."

Reservations are essential for most cabin accommodations, particularly during summer months when Virginia City attracts the most visitors. Ruby Valley Campground and RV Park offers family-sized cabins with proximity to historic sites, operating year-round with full amenities. Southside RV Park in nearby Dillon includes pet-friendly cabin options with level sites. Lake Shore Lodge provides lakefront cabins with boat access on Ennis Lake, offering a mix of rustic and more equipped options. A visitor noted, "We stayed at Lake Shore Lodge Campground while visiting my parents in Ennis. The campground is very peaceful and appears to have a lot of seasonal residents."

Most cabin rentals provide bed frames but require guests to bring their own bedding, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties, with some offering only outdoor cooking areas while others include small refrigerators and microwaves. Rambling Moose Campground maintains a small on-site store with ice, basic groceries, and camping supplies. Visitors should check specific cabin listings for amenity details as furnishing levels differ considerably. Based on reviews from The Dyrt, many visitors appreciate the cabin options that allow proximity to Virginia City's historic attractions while providing more comfort than tent camping.

Best Cabin Sites Near Virginia City, Montana (54)

    1. Rambling Moose Campground

    4 Reviews
    Virginia City, MT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (406) 843-5493

    $72 / night

    "Lovely campground, maintained, super nice and attentive owners.. we got the overview of Virginia City and a local mine. Had a great time there."

    "Great hosts, Full hookups, lots of space & Beautiful views. Rode our bikes to Virginia City -lots of fun!"

    2. Ruby Valley Campground and RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Virginia City, MT
    8 miles
    Website

    $35 - $55 / night

    "With no need for hookups, we paid a mere $28 for a roomu site adjacent to the water. My wife appreciated that the restrooms and shower are a short walk and I love the serenity and space."

    "Close proximity to Virginia and Nevada cities. Obviously a former KOA with all the accompanying amenities, but slightly lower price. A little close to highway, but quiet at night. Will stay again!"

    3. Axolotl Cabin

    1 Review
    Virginia City, MT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-8000

    $75 / night

    "I have not had the pleasure of renting the cabin, but I have seen it while riding in the area. It's a lookout cabin; so it stands high on stilts to watch for fires."

    4. Madison Valley Campground

    1 Review
    Ennis, MT
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 682-4430

    $30 - $50 / night

    "Small campground tucked away in town. Walking distance to the cute center of town. Clean —and convenient."

    5. Lake Shore Lodge

    1 Review
    Ennis, MT
    16 miles
    +1 (406) 682-4424

    $40 / night

    "We stayed at Lake Shore Lodge Campground while visiting my parents in Ennis."

    6. Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

    37 Reviews
    Cardwell, MT
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 287-3541

    $8 - $90 / night

    "The layout of this state park was somewhat unusual: there are five loops within one larger loop with 32 sites plus seven additional pull-through sites on the outside of the loop."

    "We booked this campground when we arrived at the State Park, no problem. The road circles the campground."

    8. Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV

    33 Reviews
    Gallatin Gateway, MT
    45 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 587-3030

    $45 - $100 / night

    "Not much road noise at all, well kept grassy areas for tents, fire pits and picnic tables. The showers and bathrooms are generally well kept. Wish the WiFi worked better, but it’s camping."

    "Nice dog park across the street, sites are a little tight but its perfect for a couple night stay. Awesome that its only 35 miles to Big Sky and its a gorgeous drive."

    10. Southside RV Park

    12 Reviews
    Dillon, MT
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-2244

    "There isn't much in this corner of the world that isn't nearby."

    "Nice laundry and clean bathrooms ans showers. The owner, Janet is always working to make it comfortable. She takes each guest to their site, personally."

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Cabin Reviews near Virginia City, MT

203 Reviews of 54 Virginia City Campgrounds


  • Terrence G.
    Dec. 12, 2018

    Maxey Cabin

    Mountain Meadow Getaway

    The Maxey Cabin, although sparse in its' appointments, is a magical destination that is accesible year round. With two sleeping cabins, a large sun deck, fire pit and outdoor swing, this forest service cabin offers the active ncabin camper a gateway to the many recreation opportunities available in the world famous Hyalite Canyon recreation area- Bozeman's backyard.

    The main cabin offers a table and chairs, two double bunk beds, wood stove for heat and a small counter area for preparing your meals. Guests need to bring their own water supply and all cooking supplies including stove, pots and pans and utensils. The second cabin has two single bunk beds and a table.

    Invite your friends because they will want to share in the quiet solitude of Maxey cabin and there is plenty of room. At approximately a 35 minute drive from Bozeman, the convenience of this retreat is unmatched.

    Excellently maintained and kept clean throughout, visitors to Maxey cabin can survey the surrounding mountains from the large front deck. Once you've been, you'll wonder why you haven't been before and not want to tell your friends.

    If you are planning a weekend excursion, be prepared to reserve your spot 6 months in advance as reservations typically are in high demand.

  • Kristi D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Rambling Moose Campground

    Lovely campground

    Lovely campground, maintained, super nice and attentive owners.. we got the overview of Virginia City and a local mine. Had a great time there.

    Awesome little gift shop where you can get shirts, stickers, gourmet popcorn, ice, ice cream.

    Level site with electric and water. Very peaceful. Also a couple small cabins that they rent out as well. Highly recommend.

  • Kayla K.
    Oct. 1, 2016

    Yellow Mule Cabin

    The BEST!!

    This honestly was one of my favorite trips/camping experiences I have ever done! There really is nothing like it. The cabin is so cute, tucked away in a forest. It's pretty magically. The best part about this cabin is you can't reach it by car. You can take a 4 wheeler, ATV or you can hike 8 miles. My friends and I love hiking so we chose to hike the 8 miles to the cabin. I think this makes the experience that much better. We were able to take in the scenery as we hiked, and it made us appreciate staying in the cabin. The cabin contained all the basic necessities that you need, but obviously you have to bring your own food, sleeping bags and hygiene products. We also brought sleeping pads to put down on the beds provided. The restroom is outside (outhouse) and there is no water or electricity. We brought our own supply of water and brought lanterns, and a few other light sources. There is a fireplace in the cabin but they don't provide the wood. We were able to gather another wood and branches from outside to build us a fire. It comfortably sleeps 3, however we had 4 people and one person had to make their bed on the floor. There were great trails nearby, which I think most of them are used in the winter for snowmobiling. I would definitely recommend coming here, any time of the year!!

  • kelly N.
    May. 25, 2023

    Three Forks KOA Journey

    Just ok

    The staff were very friendly and as helpful as possible. The restrooms and showers were nice and clean. Small store, nice pavilion area and a huge dog area. I did not see a playground area. The sites are very small and very crowded. A small fire ring and picnic table at each site however to sit on our picnic table one of us would have to sit directly beside our neighbors sewer dump. At our site two lengths of sewer hose wouldn’t reach from our tank to the sewer dump, so even though we paid for full hookups we were only able to utilize water and electric. The roads in the park are also very tight and in my opinion not very big rig friendly.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 13, 2021

    Cabin Creek Campground

    Small pleasant campground not far from Yellowstone

    Cabin Creek Campground is a nice small pleasant 16 site campground sitting in a mature pine and Douglas Fir forest.  The site is 22 miles from West Yellowstone and the park.  Campground is right next to the highway which makes for some road noise, but it settles down at night.  Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring.  Campground has a vault toilet and water, trash service and recycling is available.  Sites are nice and roomy with plenty of flat ground for your tent.  One site is Accessible. If you want to go hiking, the 6 mile Cabin Creek Trail begins at the campground.

    This campground is in the Earthquake lake geologic area.  The area was forever changed by the 1959, 7.5 magnitude earthquake.  Earthquake Scarp Interpretive Area is located just adjacent to campground.  You can learn more about the earthquake by stopping at the interpretive sites along the highway or checking out Earthquake Lake Visitor Center which is 5 miles down the highway

  • 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.

  • Kathleen D.
    Aug. 11, 2020

    Three Forks KOA Journey

    A stop along the way

    This was a safe easy stop along the way from Yellowstone to Glacier National Park. $35. for a tent site with water hookup. Nothing fancy — a wooded parking lot with fire rings and picnic tables. Better than most RV lots. All spaces are pull through (huge relief traveling with a tiny cargo trailer that’s impossible to back up. No privacy. Hookups, laundry, bathrooms. The tent sites without hookups were cuter. The gate closes at 10. Check-in ends at 9p.m. Surrounded by farmland.

  • Ben H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2020

    Sportsman Lodge, Cabins & RV Park

    Great spot, very friendly

    This is a great spot in a tiny town south of Butte Montana. They have a couple cabins, several motel rooms and about 10 full hookup, all grass, RV spots. Also a large area for car/tent camping. The grounds are meticulously maintained by the owner and it has nice views of the bluffs and mountains all around it. Walking distance to the restaurant and bar in town if that’s your thing. Quality hookups at each site, and each site has its own trash can. Clean bathrooms and laundry on site. Owners are very present and attentive on site and super friendly. Picnic tables at every site. One shared fire pit out front of the office. It’s in a very small town, with several fishing spots nearby. Very peaceful location. We would stay again.

    A few things to be aware of:

    • All sites are back in, but they are reasonably wide and very long.
    • It is about a mile or two from the interstate which is convenient but you can occasionally hear a large truck pass by.
    • There is a train track nearby, we heard about one train per day in the morning.
    • We were here in July and there were some mosquitos. If you plan to be outside probably bring a citronella candle or bug spray.
  • K
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Three Forks KOA Journey

    Very welcoming RV Park.

    We had a lovely overnight at this RV Park in Sept 2025. The park is very handy to all the area has to offer, and the country setting lets you relax and rest peacefully after a long day exploring. The staff were exceptionally welcoming. Our pull-through site was spacious, level, and equipped with reliable full hookups (30/50 amp), shady trees, fire pit, picnic table, and Wi-Fi. The amenities were top-notch: clean restrooms, a well-maintained laundry room, the best setup we have seen thus far for the cost.


Guide to Virginia City

Cabin camping options near Virginia City, Montana offer varying levels of amenities in the heart of Montana's historic mining region. Located in Madison County at approximately 5,761 feet elevation, the area experiences cool mountain nights even in summer months. Most cabins sit within a 20-mile radius of Virginia City, with access to fishing on the Madison and Ruby rivers.

What to do

Historic mining tours: Visitors staying at cabins near Virginia City can explore abandoned mining sites. A guest at Rambling Moose Campground noted, "Hosts friendly and accommodating. Had spot away from highway," and mentioned receiving "the overview of Virginia City and a local mine."

Lake activities: For water recreation during cabin stays, Lake Shore Lodge provides direct lake access. "The campground is situated right on the northern shore of Ennis Lake and has a boat launch ramp for those looking to fish," reports one camper.

Cavern exploration: Cabin guests often take day trips to nearby natural wonders. At Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, "With a short walk up and into the mountain you can tour the caverns," explains a visitor. The park offers both camping and cave tours, with another reviewer noting, "Did you know you can print out a packet for your little ones to become Cub Rangers at this State Park?"

What campers like

Hot springs access: Some cabin accommodations include thermal soaking options. At Bozeman Hot Springs Campground, "Campers are given bracelets for access to use the Hot Springs 12 pools which are... incredible. The indoor and outdoor pools vary in temperature from 106-56 degrees, with most comfortable temps."

Walkable towns: Convenient location to small towns makes cabin camping appealing. One camper at Madison Valley Campground appreciated the "small campground tucked away in town. Walking distance to the cute center of town. Clean and convenient."

Outdoor cooking amenities: Many cabin sites include cooking facilities. "Each site had lush grass and we were next door to the hot springs," notes a Bozeman Hot Springs guest, adding that "the fire rings are pretty great!" Most cabin sites feature designated cooking areas even when indoor cooking facilities aren't available.

What you should know

Seasonal considerations: Most cabin rentals near Virginia City operate primarily from May through September. Winter cabin options are limited but available at select locations with appropriate heating systems.

Reservation requirements: Advance booking is strongly recommended. A visitor to Southside RV Park advised, "Get reservations to assure a site. Pull throughs or backins." Some facilities require minimum stay requirements during peak summer months.

Furnishing variations: Cabin furnishings differ widely between properties. A Rambling Moose Campground guest observed they have "a couple small cabins that they rent out," while another noted the "awesome little gift shop where you can get shirts, stickers, gourmet popcorn, ice, ice cream."

Tips for camping with families

Playground availability: Several cabin camping areas include play structures. At Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park, families appreciate that "the playground was nice for the kids. There aren't many trees and the land is flat but we were able to really keep a decent eye of the kids running around because of it."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular cabin campsite near Virginia City, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular cabin campground near Virginia City, MT is Rambling Moose Campground with a 5-star rating from 4 reviews.

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