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Hansen Family Campground & Storage provides spacious pull-through sites for RV campers traveling with horses and other animals. The campground features a small farm area with horses, donkeys, goats, chickens, and other animals that campers can feed and visit. Full hookups are available at all sites, with 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. The large, gravel sites accommodate horse trailers with ample room for parking. Mosquitoes can be problematic during certain seasons, particularly when walking pets around the property.
Located approximately 7 miles east of Havre on US Highway 2, the campground offers views of surrounding hillsides and convenient access for horse owners traveling through northern Montana. While there are no dedicated horse trails within the campground itself, the open layout provides space for horse owners to manage their animals. Camp Creek Campground, another option in the region, features several large pull-through spots frequently used by travelers with horses, plus a corral and dedicated horse trailer parking area. Numerous hiking and horseback riding trails surround this campground, making it popular with equestrians. Water sources for horses are available, though riders should note the campground can become quite busy during hunting season in late fall.
"There's a small dog park, donkeys, chickens, ducks, and the place is nestled between the hills of Northern Montana. Perfect stopping place before crossing the border into Canada!"
"Horses, mules, goats, chickens, alligator’s;), ducks & geese. Kids had a great time! Flat area, spots are pretty big, highway is close but it’s pretty quiet!"
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Check Availability"The campground has several very large pull through spots, and folks with horses often pass through. "
"There’s tons of trails to ride side by sides. The campground is clean and the sites have plenty of space for our 28ft toy hauler. We would definitely stay here again."
GuidePull through sites with full hook ups and easy access. There's a small dog park, donkeys, chickens, ducks, and the place is nestled between the hills of Northern Montana. Perfect stopping place before crossing the border into Canada!
GuideWe had a wonderful time! Horses, mules, goats, chickens, alligator’s;), ducks & geese. Kids had a great time! Flat area, spots are pretty big, highway is close but it’s pretty quiet! All hookups available, easy in & out. Customer service is wonderful!!
GuideThis was a fun, unexpected stop. Unfortunately it's a bit in the middle of no where, Montana, but we were delighted none the less. They have chickens and ducks and geese, goats, and donkeys. You can feed them and visit with them. The sites are huge. No big trees, and right by the highway and train tracks. But it was peaceful and restful, and just what our family needed to recharge. Bonus that they took our Good Sam membership!
GuideNice little campground with good view of the surrounding hill sides. Good Verizon wifi. A few trains but we didn’t really notice them. Small farm with a few animals ie: donkeys , goats, chickens and several free ranging rabbits. The only negative was we walked too close to the fountain they had going in the chicken pen and got sprayed with brown water, so watch the wind direction if you walk anywhere within 100 feet of it.
TravelerI stumbled across Camp Creek Campground summer of '19 when I was having some problems with my slides and needed to stop for the night. The campground has several very large pull through spots, and folks with horses often pass through. Upon entering the campground area, a caretakers spot is early on, while no caretaker was employed last year, there is a sanitary dump station at the site, as well as, potable water. A bit past that is a large area for horse trailer parking, and a corral. As one progresses down the road, a large group gathering area is on left of the road, along with parking. A bit further are large, clean, restroom facilities, and another area for both parking and pulling one's rig through to load up on water. Continuing down the road are numerous camping spots, most are smaller. However, a the end of the loop are two large spots big enough to pull a large fifth wheel or motorhome through. A further two or three large back in sites are there as well. A small stream runs through the back area, and endless hiking / horseback riding trails are in this area as well. Further, there is another hookup one can fill their tanks with potable water (no sites have water hookups on site, except the caretakers). When I was there in late July, the campground was maybe 1/3 full. We ended up staying three nights.
Drawbacks: there are four to note. First, while the sites are well kept, those with very wide RV's (mine is 92") or high (mine is 13') will find branches to be bothersome at best. In my case I made a decision some time ago that I was going to be careful, but my rig was going to get used in the great outdoors, and that meant getting a scratch from time to time. I fully realize when one is paying $60k - $500k and more, that may be somewhat less than desirable. And while there are several good sized spaces, I wouldn't try bringing in anything longer than 36' (mine is 33). Second, the road in is rather long, a good gravel road, but gravel (and dusty) none the less. If one gets caught in the rain this area is well known for it's gumbo roads … they can be very miserable. Third, a local told me that the place was heaven nearly all season … except .. during hunting season. He used some rather colorful language to depict the camping environment during those six weeks or so in late fall. Fourth, if you have a problem you are a long way from help, and there is no cell service. All that said, this is a wonderful campground, great for kids and Old Goats like me.
RangerMosquitos, mosquitos, mosquitos. Like you would try to walk your dogs and would be covered in them. The lady at front desk was super nice and the campground was clean. Lovely setting against the hills. But… mosquitoes.
LegendWe followed our GPS into Havre(pronounced Hav-er). When we got to US-2 coming in from the south on US-87, the GPS wanted us to go left where in actuality, you need to turn right and go through Havre as the Campground (CG) is 7 miles out of town on US-2 East. The CGs website instructions tell you about this GPS error. There were no issues with check-in and we headed to pull through site 15 with FHUs. The utilities are near the middle of the very-long gravel and soft dirt pad. Water pressure was good at about 50 psi but we got some sulfur smell and taste even with our three way filter system. We got 4 bars on Verizon. Most of the sewer connections are extended well out of the ground, so you will have to get your sewer hose up so that gravity flows at least level. This is essentially a large gravel, some grass, and weed parking lot, but the sites are decently spaced apart. There are no trees, so we didn’t have a problem with Starlink. During the day, theres a lot of US-2 road and train noise as the tracks run parallel to US-2. At night, the highway noise goes way down but there are still trains. We enjoyed the farm animals and especially the male peacock that was strutting around with feathers all spread out, which we found out is called train rattling. We tried several times to log into their WiFi during our two day stay, but never connected. This CG worked okay for our short stay.
GuideWe stayed here a few days in May. We had a great time. There were only 2 other people camping there the whole weekend. There’s tons of trails to ride side by sides. The campground is clean and the sites have plenty of space for our 28ft toy hauler. We would definitely stay here again.
ScoutNice little zoo at the campground. All sites are pull through and full hook ups. No shade. Which kinda stunk when it was 100 degrees out. They do nightly, weekly and monthly rates.
Hansen Family Campground & Storage provides campsites specifically designed for travelers with horses and other animals in northern Montana. Located 7 miles east of Havre on US Highway 2, the campground features gravel pull-through sites that accommodate horse trailers with full hookups including 50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections. The campground's unique attraction is its small farm area where visitors can interact with horses, donkeys, goats, chickens, and other animals.
Trail riding access: While Hansen Family Campground itself doesn't have dedicated riding trails, it serves as a convenient basecamp for equestrian camping near Lloyd, Montana. Camp Creek Campground offers "endless hiking/horseback riding trails are in this area" according to Clayton B., making it popular with riders looking for extensive terrain.
Visit farm animals: The campground provides a family-friendly animal experience. As Melody C. notes, "They have chickens and ducks and geese, goats, and donkeys. You can feed them and visit with them." Children particularly enjoy these interactions, which can be a welcome break during long travel days.
Wildlife viewing: The campground's location provides opportunities to observe local wildlife. One visitor mentioned spotting a "male peacock that was strutting around with feathers all spread out, which we found out is called train rattling," offering an unexpected wildlife viewing opportunity.
Spacious sites: The layout at Hansen Family Campground & Storage receives consistent praise from horse campers. One reviewer mentioned, "The sites are huge" while another noted they are "decently spaced apart," providing ample room for large rigs with horse trailers.
Peaceful setting: Despite proximity to Highway 2, many campers find the area quiet, especially at night. Eugenia W. commented, "highway is close but it's pretty quiet!" The rural location offers a tranquil atmosphere for travelers needing rest.
Convenient location: For those traveling with horses through northern Montana, the campground provides strategic positioning. Mychaela called it a "Perfect stopping place before crossing the border into Canada!" making it ideal for equestrian travelers on longer journeys.
Weather and insects: Summer brings high temperatures and significant mosquito activity. Kathy L. warns, "Mosquitos, mosquitos, mosquitos. Like you would try to walk your dogs and would be covered in them." Another reviewer mentioned the lack of shade being problematic "when it was 100 degrees out."
Water quality concerns: Some campers report issues with water quality at Camp Creek Campground. One RVer mentioned, "We got some sulfur smell and taste even with our three way filter system," suggesting travelers might want to bring additional drinking water.
Access considerations: The roads to some horse camping areas require careful navigation. For Camp Creek, a visitor cautions about "a rather long, good gravel road, but gravel (and dusty) none the less. If one gets caught in the rain this area is well known for it's gumbo roads... they can be very miserable."
Animal activities: Children particularly enjoy the farm animals at Hansen Family Campground. As one visitor shared, "Kids had a great time!" with the variety of animals, which creates educational opportunities during your stay.
Seasonal planning: Plan family visits during moderate temperature periods, as summer heat combined with limited shade can be challenging. Amanda L. noted the lack of shade "kinda stunk when it was 100 degrees out," suggesting spring or fall might be more comfortable for family camping.
Water hazards: Be cautious around water features, especially with children. One camper warned, "we walked too close to the fountain they had going in the chicken pen and got sprayed with brown water, so watch the wind direction if you walk anywhere within 100 feet of it."
Utility connections: RVers at Hansen Family Campground should prepare for some site-specific challenges. One detailed review mentioned, "Most of the sewer connections are extended well out of the ground, so you will have to get your sewer hose up so that gravity flows at least level." Bringing additional hose supports may be helpful.
Navigation accuracy: GPS directions to equestrian camping sites in this region can be unreliable. MickandKarla W. advise, "When we got to US-2 coming in from the south on US-87, the GPS wanted us to go left where in actuality, you need to turn right and go through Havre as the Campground is 7 miles out of town on US-2 East."
Site selection for large rigs: Those with substantial RVs should carefully consider size limitations at Camp Creek Campground. Clayton B. cautions, "those with very wide RV's (mine is 92") or high (mine is 13') will find branches to be bothersome at best," and recommends nothing longer than 36 feet.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Lloyd, MT is Hansen Family Campground & Storage with a 4.3-star rating from 7 reviews.
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