Best Tent Camping near Norris, MT
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Best Tent Sites Near Norris, MT (32)
1. Revenue Flats
Norris, Montana6 Reviews•34 Photos•58 Saves- Pets
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- Group
- Standard (Tent/RV)
2. Harrison Lake Campground
Harrison, Montana5 Reviews•21 Photos•45 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Trash
4. Varney Bridge
Cameron, Montana6 Reviews•14 Photos•29 Saves- Pets
- Fires
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
5. Serenity Sheep Farm Stay
Belgrade, Montana6 Reviews•18 Photos•27 SavesWe offer space to park or pitch your tent. I've been at this for 13 years, so there's not a lot I haven't seen. BYO sleeping arrangement.
We have a hot shower and restroom facilities, which right now is a bright blue porta potty. It is serviced each Monday.
Go-Fast campers are just up the road. We've hosted many.
Car campers and vans are welcome as well.
I don't do homeless camps or man-camps.
Yes, I've seen it all!
*A NOTE ABOUT YOUR DOG* Don't surprise me with them. We are animal lovers, but this is a working farm. They must be ON LEASH at all times and you are expected to clean up after them. This includes poop and hair. Remember, I've seen it all!
Farm=mud & manure so it smells like a farm.
Located on a historic farm just minutes from town. We have lived here all of our lives and work the land we live on.
Our farm includes 2 antique shepherd's wagons, a cabin, which are listed on Airbnb.
Serenity Sheep Farm Stay and The Wool Mill.
The space
This listing is for up to 3 people. Let me know if there are more than that in your party. $10 for each additional person. Please don't surprise me with your pets. We are pet-loving people, but this is also a working farm. I need to know in advance.
We have 2 antique shepherd's wagons for rent as well as a cabin. This tent space is in a field that is shared with them. There is one outhouse and a propane, heat-on-demand shower house as well as a fire pit. All are shared spaces. This tent space is a field on a farm. We have lots of farm animals wandering about. The chickens do roam. We also have Richardson's ground squirrels, more commonly known as gophers, who can dig holes and tear up the ground. With all of that said, we are not a campground per se. We only allow 2 tent guests at a time, so this is not like a large commercial campground. You will share a fire pit with any other guests here on the farm, if there is no burn ban in effect.
We are 8 miles from Belgrade and Yellowstone International Airport, 10 miles from i-90 and 20 miles from downtown Bozeman.
$25 fee to pick up your dog poop!
Quiet, private, not a campground. It's a working farm.
20 minutes from Bozeman.
Guest access
You'll be sharing a composting outhouse and or port-potty and shower house with other guests.
Other things to note
Our bedtime is 9:00 pm. Some days earlier. We realize travel plans change and late arrivals are a part of that. It's common for guests to come in late, so I can give you easy, specific directions to the place in that event. Past 9:00 pm, we sleep! :-)
I've found it best to lay it all out for guests so they know what is expected of them. Someone is always here if you need anything and we are happy to assist, but there's nothing we can do about the weather.
The first wagon on the left on your way in is a farm store. Be sure to check it out and see what all we do in the wool mill.
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- Picnic Table
$30 / night
6. Beaverhead National Forest Mill Creek Campground
Sheridan, Montana2 Reviews•15 Photos•16 SavesMill Creek Campground is a small campground not far from Sheridan.
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7. Copper City BLM
Three Forks, Montana4 Reviews•1 Photo•33 Saves- Pets
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- Dispersed
8. Yellow Mule Cabin
Big Sky, Montana1 Review•7 Photos•10 SavesOverview
Yellow Mule Cabin was built in 1920 and was once used as a ranger station. This cabin is unique because it was constructed according to the builder's preference instead of being built with a standard Forest Service design. It is eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. The cabin provides a rustic, backcountry retreat year-round. A few basic amenities are provided, so guests should be prepared to bring most of the supplies and gear they need for an enjoyable experience. This remote cabin is not accessible by car. Summer access is via off-road vehicle, motorcycle or hiking for 8 miles. Winter access is by snowmobile for 14 miles.
Recreation
This cabin is popular with snowmobilers because of its proximity to the Buck Creek Ridge Trail, which offers a 1,000 foot elevation gain. Hikers, mountain bikers and off-road vehicle riders enjoy this trail in the summer. Snowmobilers and cross-country skiers can also access McAtee Basin. Hunting in designated areas is another popular pastime.
Natural Features
The cabin sits between a meadow and a stand of mixed evergreens at an elevation of approximately 8,650 feet. Wildflowers bloom across the meadow in the summer and a thick layer of pristine snow blankets the area in winter. The jagged, glaciated peaks of the Madison Mountain Range stretch out into the distance. Wildlife in this area includes grizzly bear, gray wolf, mountain lion, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and the Canada lynx. Birders may see a wide variety of bird species.
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$55 / night
9. Fairy Lake Campground
Gallatin National Forest, Montana6 Reviews•6 Photos•135 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
10. Ruby Creek Campground
Cameron, Montana2 Reviews•19 Photos•20 Saves- Pets
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- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
Recent Tent Reviews in Norris
490 Reviews of 32 Norris Campgrounds
Boyce B.
Traveler
Revenue Flats
Beautiful spot!!
You need a reliable car/truck to get the campground, but it's a great view, and if you climb up to the Fishbowl, it is worth it! it's a great spot for hammocks as well. Overall great spot.👌
- HHunter
Scout
Copper City BLM
Bridge closed, no access!
The road to this location is closed, the bridge is out. There is no access.
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.
Charlie L.Scout
Harrison Lake Campground
Peaceful and Secluded
Harrison Lake Campground is a great spot if you're looking for a quiet getaway. The campsites are spacious and well-spread out, offering plenty of privacy. It's a rustic camping experience, but the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings make it worth it.
It provides a peaceful setting for campers looking for a quiet retreat, with well-spaced sites that ensure privacy.From: Block Blast puzzle game.
- Gerhard D.Scout
Chisholm Campground
A Hyalite Reservoir Favorite
The only thing that would make this campground super great would be power at each site. The fees charged here are a bit high for a basic campsite.
Devin B.
Guide
Meadow Lake Campground
Beautiful and Busy
This site was lovely. We pulled in around 5pm or so and there was only one spot available next to the restroom. Lucky one other spot was large and we ended up sharing it with some other campers. Picnic tables available at each site and vault toilet on site was well maintained and clean.
It was a quiet and lovely place to rest for the evening.
TexasRe D.Traveler
South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site
2 peaceful nights
We were looking for an easy dispersed site to stay at while visiting a friend in Bozeman. This was an easy option for us with a 20ft camper. We stayed at the first pull off a few minutes off the main road. This site was easily accessible, right off the main road, close to town and close to some hikes.
- ddonaldwirtzScout
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.
- MMaggie C.
Legend
Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Nice!!
Was able to snag a primitive spot for one night. This campground isnt too far off I90 near 3 Forks, MT. No cell service (ATT) at the campground but 5g at the caverns. Hosts were super friendly and nice. I was in A7 which had a nice shade tree. Did not use the facilities so can’t speak to that. They had a guest speaker that night share about the bat population in MT. Very interesting!! Be sure to unhook and get to the caverns early in the morning to get a reservation to tour. We did the Paradise tour as my son is in a wheelchair. The classic tour looked super cool though!
Erik W.Scout
Olson Creek Dispersed
No trespassing signs everywhere
Not to mention the single-lane cobblestone road, I have a truck and was bouncing up and down the whole way! I didn't find one area big enough to set up camp. I definitely would NOT recommend this spot
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.
- EEric P.
Ranger
Bear Canyon Campground
Awesome spot near Bozeman
We stayed here on our way home from Colorado. Pulled in it was 98 degrees so full hook up power was great. Swimming pool was an added benefit.. campground and shower house is very clean. We will stay here again.
John H.Guide
Fairy Lake Dispersed Camping
Amazing camp site with tree cover and fire ring
This is an amazing camp spot that is almost almost to the top of the trail to fairy Lake campground. There’s an established firing, and there’s room for multiple vehicles.
christian L.Traveler
Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046
Bozeman visit
We stayed here for a few days off one of the main trail head. There are not many sites off the main trail head and we’re all full when we arrived.
We have a 25ft off road travel trailer and attempted to go down two side trail heads. The further one was so bad we had to back all the way out. The closest side trail head was slightly better. We made down the road. However there wasn’t many sites here as well. There was maybe 3-4 sites along this whole trail head. We needed up stay in a pull in a valley early on in this trail head
owen T.Guide
Carbella Rec Site Camping
On the Yellowstone river
First come first serve, toilets, on the yellowstone river. BLM managed land. FREE.
- SStephanie W.Guide
Swan Creek Campground
I was so lucky to get a spot!
This is one of the nicest campgrounds around Big Sky I was told, but they fill up fast! I drove through hoping I could get just one night when I really needed it and I lucked out. Spot 8 had a sign that it was open for just that night! I loved it. Very private, surrounded by trees and the creek behind. I fell asleep to the water and the neighbors were all very quiet and respectful of each other and the space. Definitely a hidden gem in the chaos of Big Sky.
Bobby J.RangerSouth Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site
Ok stay
This was an ok stay outside of Bozeman. The coordinates took me to a spot which was occupied but looked like the only spot on that stretch of road. It began to get extremely rutted and I didn’t want to push any farther after that spot. I camped in what looked to be a dispersed campsite that they closed off
Jessie C.TravelerCarbella Rec Site Camping
Not the best for a tent
The location and views were great and it’s hard to beat free. That said, this is not an ideal place for tent camping. The wind was brutal all night, one of the RVs ran their generator constantly so it was loud, and there were a lot of large rocks in the ground. It’s a great location in general, but just not ideal for a tent.
Renee G.GuideCopper City BLM
Classic blm camping
Lots of open space and locations to pull out--beautiful views as well! To access this place we went towards Copper City Trail Head, and drove by the entrance onto BLM lands. Also, note that this place seems common for mountain bikers and trail bikers, so you'll likely run into a few of those. Also also, this place is DRY--so be sure to bring your own water (but on the plus side, no bugs!!)
- LLelandGuide
Red Cliff Campground
Clean but crowded on the Gallatin
I booked 2 nights on Recreation.gov less than 3 weeks in advance. I was camping while working an event in Big Sky.
The campground is quite large, and this time of year, completely full every night. It is right on the river and very close to the highway. This means it is not quiet. Still, it’s 10 minutes to Big Sky, clean and well equipped. Overall a good choice in this area if you can make a reservation.
There are bear-safe food storage lockers, fire rings, and picnic tables at each camp site. Long before the bears eat you, the mosquitoes and deer flies will. Bug spray advised. Pit toilets are well-used but reasonably clean. The on-site hosts make sure to mark reservation cards on each site, and put signs at the entrance when the campgrounds is full. This kept traffic inside the campground to a minimum. Much appreciated.
Jennifer H.LegendBear Canyon Campground
Great location easy in and out
If you like trains this place is for you. If not.. well they’re pretty prevalent. Thankfully we enjoy the sound of the train whistle. We got here late and left early ish. So didn’t get to take in all the amenities. But appreciated the grassy spot and the breeze thru the beautiful aspen trees
Stefanie I.GuideRed Cliff Campground
Beautiful Big Sky adjacent to Gallatin River
Nice campground near Adjacent to Gallatin River. Some sites are actually right next to the river. Our site, 43, up on the hill, would be perfect except for the proximity of the vault toilet. The vault toilet was extremely clean and did not smell at all, inside the room, however, at our campsite, every now and then, we would get an unpleasant waft. Camp sites are well spaced and some even have hook ups (not 43). Our site was unique and nice as it was tri-level. Level 1 is parking/trailer, level 2 is fire ring and table, level 3 is an area to set up a tent.
Rachel S.RangerOlson Creek Dispersed
Fine for a night but not many options
A bit confusing with all the no trespassing and no parking on/off the road signs. Felt more comfortable once we saw another van parked, and drove past the coordinate location a few minutes to use a tiny widened part of the road. No services.
- DDorla Y.Traveler
Rambling Moose Campground
Great little place
Very clean, super nice owners, close to a quaint little historical town, and 15 minutes from another great little town. Good foods and shopping nearby. Very clean showers and laundry area. Definitely recommend!
- KKenyon S.Scout
Olson Creek Dispersed
Peaceful and Easy Access
Great spot and easy to get to. Exactly where the coordinates are pull off was big enough for my sprinter 170 extended was even able to get it perfectly level a few dirt bikes on the road that stopped at sunset. It’s very quiet and beautiful views and 15° cooler than Bozeman.
Barb N.RangerRambling Moose Campground
Excellent campground, location and Views!
Great hosts, Full hookups, lots of space & Beautiful views. Rode our bikes to Virginia City -lots of fun!
Jenna B.TravelerSouth Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site
Beautiful secluded Mountain views
Gorgeous campsite only 20ish min from the outskirts of Bozeman. Stopped in for 1 night passing through on a bigger road trip and couldn’t be luckier with this location. Fire rings at all campsites. Very quite road. Level ground for car camping. Would 100% come back just for this gem.
Guide to Norris
Tent camping near Norris, Montana offers a blend of scenic beauty and outdoor adventure, making it a perfect getaway for nature enthusiasts.
Tent campers appreciate these amenities
- At Revenue Flats, visitors can enjoy a rustic experience with beautiful views, though it's essential to bring your own water as there are no hookups available.
- Harrison Lake Campground features spacious, well-spread-out sites that provide a sense of privacy, along with vault toilets for convenience.
- For those looking for a peaceful retreat, Spanish Lakes allows pets and offers a serene environment, perfect for a quiet camping experience.
Some prices for tent camping range from $5 to $25
- Camping at Revenue Flats is budget-friendly, with a low cost of $5 per night, making it an attractive option for campers.
- Harrison Lake Campground offers a great value for spacious sites, ideal for families or groups looking to enjoy the outdoors without breaking the bank.
- The scenic Spanish Lakes provides an affordable camping experience, especially for those who enjoy hiking and fishing.
Tent campers should check out fishing opportunities
- Varney Bridge is a prime spot for fishing enthusiasts, offering easy access to the Madison River, known for its excellent fishing.
- At Harrison Lake Campground, anglers can enjoy fishing in the lake, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife.
- Spanish Lakes is not only stunning but also features a pristine lake stocked with various fish, making it a great destination for fishing and relaxation.
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