Best Equestrian Camping near Martin City, MT

Camp Whispering Pines accommodates horses on its 9-site property near Martin City, Montana. The campground provides hot showers, picnic tables, and fire rings while allowing both tents and RVs. Horses are fully welcomed, with areas designated for them separate from the main camping areas. Trailer parking is available with sufficient room for turning and backing. The campground maintains clean facilities throughout, including the equestrian areas. Sites must be reserved in advance, particularly during peak summer months when Glacier National Park visitation is highest.

Positioned within reach of several riding trails, Camp Whispering Pines serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding national forest lands. Water access for horses is provided, with designated watering stations throughout the property. The campground is situated close to major attractions while maintaining a quieter atmosphere than campgrounds directly adjacent to highway traffic. Guests can enjoy proximity to Glacier National Park while having dedicated space for their equine companions. The camping season typically runs from late spring through early fall, depending on weather conditions, with some flexibility for early or late season visits depending on ground conditions and trail accessibility.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Martin City, Montana (15)

    1. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5689

    $45 - $120 / night

    "Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite."

    "Great place tucked away from the road. Sites are smaller. Place was clear even the showers. Hot water in the morning not so much at night."

    2. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    22 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5280

    "It’s very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. We found fun things to do in nearby Hungry Horse, CowY, and Columbia Falls."

    "Campground was relatively quiet despite its close proximity to the highway. Everything was very clean and organized. Camp host was friendly."

    3. Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    10 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    8 miles
    Website

    "This site is tucked away between the road and the river. It's super peaceful and there weren't many people around (some stayed in their car, and there was one other tent pitched by the river)."

    "I was at the first campsite on the right, less than a quarter mile walk down to the pit toilets and river."

    4. Timber Wolf Resort

    5 Reviews
    Hungry Horse, MT
    1 mile
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-9653

    "The downsides were it's a steel walk to grills, internet, and bathrooms. But very pleasant. You can hear the road but it's not loud."

    5. Mountain View RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Columbia Falls, MT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 892-2500

    "We did visit Hungry Horse Dam. Beautiful and the story behind the name is interesting. Montana Distillery is close by in Coram and a good brewery/restaurant in Columbia Falls."

    "Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. There is also a small basketball court."

    6. Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    32 Reviews
    Polebridge, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $10 - $15 / night

    "When I say off the beaten path I should really be saying unpaved path. Make sure you have good shock absorbers on your vehicle, as it is miles and miles of dirt roads to get here."

    "Cool spot to hang around for a couple days. The 3 hikes right off the campground are pretty cool with the Bowman lake trial being the easiest. Relatively busy campground while I was there."

    7. Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    7 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    21 miles
    +1 (520) 429-0574

    $45 - $65 / night

    "5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park."

    "Tucked away where the Kalispell Valley meets the pines, you'll find this campground. Its peaceful here, but the amenities of the city are close by. The views are great."

    8. Bear Creek River Access Boating Site

    2 Reviews
    Essex, MT
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 758-5208

    "Worked summer work near here and me and a group of friends would always come kick back here 🤘🏻"

    "Big River Trail head is supposed to be here (40+) miles but didn't have time to explore"

    9. Johnson's Campground & RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    37 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 450-0035

    $32 - $187 / night

    "I noticed from walking around not all have a grill, so if that's important to you I'd specifically ask during reservations."

    "We were supposed to stay at the KOA, but they had water damage issues and told us of this campground, right around the corner."

    10. Red Eagle Campground

    7 Reviews
    Browning, MT
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 845-8029

    $25 - $45 / night

    "This campground is right outside the Two Medicine entrance to Glacier National Park, just as you turn off of Highway 49 onto Two Medicine Rd."

    "Yes the road there is bumpy but our camper did just fine just drive slow. Very quick drive to the park!"

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Martin City, MT

180 Reviews of 15 Martin City Campgrounds


  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Mountain View RV Park

    Good basecamp for adventuring

    I can't add much to Julie M.'s review. Very thorough and accurate. AT&T service was just ok. We did visit Hungry Horse Dam. Beautiful and the story behind the name is interesting. Montana Distillery is close by in Coram and a good brewery/restaurant in Columbia Falls. Lots of things for kids and teens close by. Amazing Fun Center, Glacier Highline, Putt Putt in West Glacier and many others. Really nice place for a basecamp.

  • Kayla K.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Glacier Campground

    Gorgeous!!!

    Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite. Some college friends and I have done a lot of camping over the years together, and Glacier Campground was one of my favorites. The campground is awesome, and is a few exits down from the Glacier National Park. Trees surround you within the campground, which was great because my friends and I had hammocks so those were easy to hook up with all the trees! One thing we really enjoyed doing was we did some horse back riding! There is a place nearby where you can go and do this. We had a blast!! There are many lakes and rivers too that are great. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, and also rented some kayaks at a local shop a few miles away. The campground does offer spots for tents, RVs and they also have cabins. We chose to tent because we are poor college students :). Maybe at some point we would try renting a cabin because they looked pretty fun. We didn't reserve our spot ahead of time, but we were able to get a spot still. It was in the spring time, so I'm sure if it was in the summer months you might want to call and make a reservation. Each campsite does have a table and fire pit which came in handy for us. We only stayed for the weekend, but wish we could have stayed longer to do some hiking. Because Glacier National Park is right around the corner, I know they have great hikes. If you are into hiking, I would definitely research hikes in that area. I can't wait to come back!!

  • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    Nice Campground

    We loved this campground. The staff were helpful and they had a variety of sites. We had an asphalt pad, but some were gravel. There were tent spaces as well. The store was nicely stocked and the bathrooms were typical. There were games for the kids and a sauna for the adults. It’s very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. We found fun things to do in nearby Hungry Horse, CowY, and Columbia Falls.

  • Stephanie T.
    Aug. 3, 2016

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Off the beaten path and beautiful

    When I say off the beaten path I should really be saying unpaved path. Make sure you have good shock absorbers on your vehicle, as it is miles and miles of dirt roads to get here.

    Once you arrive the lake itself is spectacular. The campground is right next to it, and some of the campsites have an amazing view. We had plenty of shade (there are a lot of trees).

    Warning: I experienced more mosquito bites here than at any other spot in Montana. Bring your repellant!

  • Julia M.
    Oct. 9, 2020

    Mountain View RV Park

    Great spot to stay!

    Great place to stay. Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. There is also a small basketball court. Minimal bugs- just a few knats that would seek out the lights at night. Site was level and just enough space for trailer and truck(a bit crowded but worked), full sun, no shade and a picnic table. Splitter on the water spiket provided. Light road noise from hwy nearby, but not bad. Customer service was nice and accommodating.$2 wash/$2 dryer so a little high, but the laundry services were clean. Gravel back-in site, asphalt roads, great for strolling around in the evening. 

    We stayed for 7 days so paid for 6 and the 7th was free. They also accept Good Sam members. 

    The wifi was a tad slow, but for the most part worked pretty good. Hotspot on cell for video calls and Netflix though. 

    Close to the grocery(Super 1 Foods) and 2 miles from the rodeo grounds and Blue Moon Nite Club where they have a weekly Thursday Rodeo in the summer. It was fun! Very accessible to Whitefish, Kalispell, downtown Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, and Glacier National Park.*The cajun restaurant in Whitefish Tupelo Grille was awesome!!

  • J
    Aug. 9, 2022

    Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    Super Clean

    Great campground nestled in lodgepole pines. Campground was relatively quiet despite its close proximity to the highway. Everything was very clean and organized. Camp host was friendly. It is very close to the West entrance of Glacier National Park. If you need a day to relax outside of the park there are plenty of fun activities for the kids to do. Would definitely stay here again and would recommend to anyone.

  • Clayton S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Tuchuck

    Quiet spot by creek

    This is a great campsite.  The pit toilet is clean and it is set up as a horse camp.  Ramps for loading horses and trough for feeding.  Plenty of space for tents and small campers but as noted before, the road from Polebridge is a little tough for RVs.

  • Charles Y.
    Jun. 8, 2023

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Close to everything, but still out in the country!

    5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park. Minutes to Kalispell and a wide variety of food and drink options.  Corrals for horses 20 acres and an arena to stretch out.   Book a spot, you will love it!

  • K
    Jul. 19, 2021

    Chewing Blackbones Campground

    Loved this authentic, friendly Campground

    This Campground is only 10 minutes away from the St Mary gate for Glacier National Park. It is run by the Blackfeet tribe and they do a great job. The sites with services were taken but we were happy to boondock at their site near the lake. They had laundry and some supplies but mostly we just loved the warm vibe of the place. Bathrooms were a little rough but easy to over look with ask the positives. Watched otters and loons in the lake and successfully avoided the bear!


Guide to Martin City

Equestrian campers near Martin City, Montana have access to several campgrounds that accommodate horses beyond Camp Whispering Pines. Located in the Flathead Valley at approximately 3,200 feet elevation, this area experiences warm summer days with temperatures averaging 75-85°F and cooler nights dropping to 45-55°F. The region's mixed coniferous forests create natural windbreaks at many campsites, with peak horse trail accessibility typically running from mid-June through September.

What to do

Trail riding near Glacier: Several campgrounds offer quick access to horse-friendly trails. At Glacier Campground, visitors appreciate the proximity to natural areas. One visitor noted, "Clean facilities, friendly staff, close to the West entrance of the park" (Chad W.).

Horseback day trips: From San-Suz-Ed/Moose Creek Resort, equestrian campers can arrange guided experiences. "They also rent ebikes at super reasonable rates. They offer a number of different types of sites," shared Marc M., who found it more enjoyable than staying inside Glacier itself.

River access activities: When not riding, campers can enjoy water activities at several riverside locations. At Bear Creek River Access, visitors appreciate the peaceful setting: "Great spot for launching rafts. Also very good choice for relaxing and getting away for a few hours to a day" (Cody L.).

What campers like

Natural separation between sites: Unlike the tight spacing at some commercial campgrounds, certain horse-friendly sites offer more privacy. At Glacier Rim River Access, one camper shared, "This was much more private than Middle Fork, only 3 spots and you can only stay for 3 days" (Reagan M.).

Hot showers after trail rides: Clean facilities matter after a day on horseback. At San-Suz-Ed Trailer Park and Campground, one visitor appreciated that "Having a hot shower after hiking was bliss. There's even a communal fire at 7pm if you feel like being social" (Giavanna P.).

Campground location: Strategic positioning matters for horse owners. One visitor to Glacier Campground mentioned, "Great starting point for exploring Glacier. Incredible night sky. Only other place I've seen so many stars/the Milky Way was Death Valley" (Stephanie T.).

What you should know

Reservation requirements: Most equestrian sites require advance booking, especially during peak season. At Camp Whispering Pines, campers note the organization and cleanliness: "This place was great. It is a really nice place with plenty of space, a very clean porta-potty and an outdoor shower" (Leland).

Weather considerations: Mountain weather can change rapidly. When camping at Bowman Lake Campground, prepare for temperature shifts: "You'll be a high elevation so be ready for cooler nights. I used my 0-degree sleeping bag, and that worked great" (GoWhereYouAreDraw N.).

Road access limitations: Some prime horse camping areas have restricted access. For Bowman Lake Campground, one reviewer advised, "Be prepared for a dusty, bumpy, narrow, pot-holed drive in on the road. There's a sign at the beginning of the incline that indicates parking availability... pay attention to the sign" (GoWhereYouAreDraw N.).

Tips for camping with families

Wildlife viewing opportunities: Horse-friendly camps often provide good wildlife viewing. At Bowman Lake Campground, one camper reported: "We spent a single night here. It was so good. Super quiet. Tons of wildlife (saw multiple deer, various birds, a grizzly on way in)" (Max K.).

Shared amenities: Some camps offer common areas for socializing. At Red Eagle Campground, a visitor explained: "Small dispersed sites, half primitive half with electric. Clean porta potties available. Only 25$ a night, 50$ with electric. My wife and I found this campground to be beautiful and super convenient!" (Kevin O.).

Safety protocols: Families should be aware of area wildlife rules. One Bowman Lake visitor advised: "Remember to bring bug spray and bear spray, be aware of your surroundings" (GoWhereYouAreDraw N.).

Tips from RVers

Electrical connections: For RVers with horse trailers, electrical availability varies widely. At Mountain View RV Park, one camper explained: "Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. Site was level and just enough space for trailer and truck(a bit crowded but worked), full sun, no shade and a picnic table" (Julia M.).

Turnaround space: For those with larger rigs, checking space limitations is essential. At Johnson's Campground & RV Park, RVers note the varied options: "Sites are pretty good. Site was level. Bathrooms were clean but smelled weird" (kelly).

Temporary hook-up options: Some seasonal campgrounds offer different levels of service. At Red Eagle Campground, a visitor noted: "Repairs on electric mentioned in previous reviews is finished! $25 for non electric sites and $45 for electric. still no water or bathrooms but clean porta potty's provided" (Kennedy F.).

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