Best Equestrian Camping near Ovando, MT
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Ovando, MT (10)
1. Holland Lake Campground
Condon, Montana18 Reviews•34 Photos•278 SavesOverview
The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana. Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead National Forest. It offers clean campsites with great lake access and ample opportunities for hiking on the scenic Holland Falls National Recreation Trail. Holland Lake Campground has 38 rentable sites, 24 of which are reservable and 14 for walk-up visitors. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days in the regular camp sites and 10 days in the group site.
Recreation
The trailhead for the popular and easy Holland Falls National Recreation Trail is near the campground. The 1.6-mile trail climbs 750 feet, following the shoreline of Holland Lake to the base of Holland Falls waterfall. Holland Lake provides visitors with plenty of access to water-related recreation. Boating is popular on the lake, as well as water skiing and fishing. Anglers can look forward to catching a variety of trout and Kokanee salmon. Paddleboards, Kayaks and Canoes are available for rent for $10/hr., $25/4 hrs. or $40/8hrs.
Natural Features
At an elevation of 4,050 feet, the campground sits among Tamarack, Ponderosa pine and Douglas fir trees. There are some sites close to the 416-acre lake; others are further back or higher on the bank. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly and black bear, make their home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 25 miles north of the charming town of Seeley Lake.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 210-8199.
Charges & Cancellations
Please cancel 4 days prior to first day of reservation. For day of arrival cancellations please call Leona at 406- 210-8199 so we can get the information to the Campground Host. All Considerations will be made after your original reservation dates have passed. *No shows have no chance of a refund.
- Pets
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
$20 / night
2. Bearmouth RV Park
Drummond, Montana6 Reviews•4 Photos•37 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- RVs
$35 - $40 / night
3. Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Clinton, Montana6 Reviews•36 Photos•67 SavesEkstrom's Stage Station is a collection of historic log buildings reassembled along Montana’s famous Rock Creek, functioning today as a full-service campground. The campground is situated in a large grassy meadow surrounded by tall pine trees. The campground offers water & electric sites, full hookups, as well as tent sites for campers who prefer “roughing it.” For those who forgot their tents, we also have an historic school house and rustic log cabins for rent. For registered campers, there is a bath house with hot showers and we have a laundromat. Unfortunately, the restaurant is closed pending renovations required by the county.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $100 / night
4. Indian Meadows Trailhead
Lincoln, Montana1 Review•14 Photos•28 SavesThe Indian Meadows Trailhead provides access into the Scapegoat Wilderness. The site is not usually accessible by passenger vehicles until late May.
General Notes: Provides access to the Scapegoat Wilderness. Food Storage order in effect. Limited stock campsites available.
Parking: Ample parking provided for large stock trailers.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
5. Lake Elsina - Dispersed
Seeley Lake, Montana1 Review•7 Photos•91 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Equestrian
- Dispersed
- Alcohol
6. Benchmark
Augusta, Montana2 Reviews•18 Photos•4 SavesBenchmark Camping area is located approximately 30 miles west of Augusta, Montana. It has 25 campsites and available from Summer until Fall. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
- Pets
- Fires
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
7. South Fork
Augusta, Montana1 Review•10 Photos•1 SaveLocated 31 miles west of Augusta, the South Fork offers 7 campsites with opportunities to fish and hike. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
- ADA Access
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Drinking Water
8. Out Post Campground
Frenchtown, Montana2 Reviews•2 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
9. Granite Butte Lookout
Be the first to review!Canyon Creek, Montana•9 Photos•4 SavesOverview
The Granite Butte Lookout is located at 7,587 feet above sea level atop the Continental Divide of North America. The 15' by 15' lookout cabin sits atop a 20' tall wooden tower that was first built in 1932. The structure was rebuilt in 1962 and has been recently renovated. This tower was listed on the national register of historic lookouts in 2008 and offers guests a glimpse into the life of a Forest Service Lookout. Located near Lincoln, MT the lookout offers direct access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail which stretches along the back bone of the continent from Canada to Mexico. It is accessible by vehicle, but be forewarned, the road is rough towards the end and high-clearance vehicles are recommended. The lookout has the basic amenities including a bed, auxiliary cots, tables, chairs, dishes, cutlery, and a woodstove are provided, but guests should prepare to bring their own bedding, water, and propane.
Recreation
The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on horseback. There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2 hour drive. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
Facilities
The Continental Divide Trail passes right by the lookout tower and offers guests access to as many miles as they care to hike, bike, or ride on horseback. There are several other trails for guests to explore within a 1/2 hour drive. The cabin also offers winter recreation opportunities with cross-country skiing opportunities out the back door and nearby access to over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails.
Natural Features
The lookout is located atop a grassy ridge directly on the Continental Divide. The area around the cabin offers spectacular views, abundant wildflowers, high elevation white bark pine stands, open meadows, and large rock outcroppings. There are lower elevation conifer stands and streams located nearby as well. Wildlife in the area abounds; including the more common elk, mule and white-tailed deer, squirrel, black bear, and a variety of birds. The more elusive grizzly bear, badger, wolverine, mountain lion, and lynx can be found here as well.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Lincoln offers restaurants, bars, art galleries, a sculpture park, and many events that are put on in the community throughout the summer. Visitors can also access the scenic Blackfoot River and Copper Creek from town and the nearby area.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Equestrian
- Picnic Table
$45 / night
10. Owl Creek Packer Camp
Be the first to review!Condon, Montana•5 Photos•1 SaveOverview
The Owl Creek Corral is located at the Owl Creek Packer Camp Trailhead. It is available to reserve for up to seven days. The maximum capacity is 12 head of stock. Metal hay bunks are provided as well as a metal water trough.
Recreation
Visitors to the area enjoy hiking and horseback riding on a variety of trails, some of which lead into the Bob Marshall Wilderness Area. The corral is approximately a half-mile from Holland Lake, which offers swimming, boating, and fishing opportunities.
Natural Features
The corral is located in the Swan Valley, just south of Holland Lake at an elevation of 4,200 feet. The corral backs up to a stand of mixed conifers, including lodgepole pine and Douglas fir trees.
Nearby Attractions
A general store is located about 20 minutes away (9 miles), in the town of Condon.
- Pets
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
$20 / night
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Ovando
37 Reviews of 10 Ovando Campgrounds
Tadd B.
Guide
Bearmouth RV Park
Nice place for an overnight
This is a great location along the Clark Fork river. Staff was very friendly. Sites were well maintained and sufficient.
Cons: Interstate noise and the occasional train whistle would keep me from using the facility for nothing more than an overnight stop.
Alexandra M.
Scout
Holland Lake Campground
Amazing!
We got one of the FF sites. And lucked out with site 18. Amazing lake front site. Flushing toilets and wood available. Super quiet. Even on 4th July. LOVED it! Highly recommend the waterfall hike too
Sara D.
TravelerHolland Lake Campground
Fun June camping
We had a really nice couple of mid week nights here. We couldn’t get two consecutive nights in a row so had to move spots, but it wasn’t a big deal. Our daughter braved a chilly swim and there were lots of dirt roads and little trails for the strider bikes. Bring bug spray, the mosquitos are out. They really go nuts when you first pull in but relax after a few minutes. Keep an eye out for bears. We saw a black bear across the road from the campground. The closest cell service is just outside of Seeley Lake.
Wendy W.Guide
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Pretty and quiet
$42 for fire pit and picnic table! No privacy between the spots. That said, it’s a very beautiful setting with big trees, and very quiet. Nice playground for the kids . Showers and bathrooms looked like they had been clean to, but overall were in need of a deep cleaning. The shower curtains were on the toilet stalls… Not sure how you keep those clean thoroughly.
Restaurant was really nice and tasty. Nice people. But they are only open till 230 even though their website says they are open for dinner. I was hoping to stay one more day because it was so peaceful but we needed to get going on our trip.
- LLelandGuide
Holland Lake Campground
Good camp spot in a great location
This is a good Forest Service campground in a beautiful spot on Holland Lake. The only issues we had were that it is not terribly remote so there are a lot of huge fifthwheelers who think they should have the best spots and they are willing o fight for them. (It’s always other campers that lower the tone…)
- Dexter I.
Legend
Benchmark
Access two wilderness areas from once campsite
Benchmark campground allows the hiker or horse rider access to two wilderness areas from the adjacent trail head. This 25 site campground is set up for camping with or with out horses. The area has several horse corrals and parking for horse trailers. Some of the campsites are right next to the horse corrals, but many are far from those corrals. Each site features a picnic table and metal fire ring. Sites are well spread apart. Cost is $10 per night, plus $5 more for a second vehicle. Campground has two water pumps and vault toilets. The adjacent trail head is for Straight Creek Trail #212, which will have you in the Bob Marshall Wilderness in a matter of minutes, and if you continue down the trail you will enter the Scapegoat Wilderness.
- Dexter I.Legend
South Fork
Camp and access the Bob Marshall by foot or horse.
South Fork Campground located at the end of Benchmark road is one of the campgrounds to use for accessing the Bob Marshall Wilderness. This seven site campground and trail head gives the hiker and horseback rider a pleasant campground with plenty of room for horse trailer parking, corrals for the horses and campsites with picnic tables and metal fire rings. Campground has water available and vault toilets. ADA sites as well. Campground sits next to one of the more popular access points for the Bob Marshall Wilderness area and the Continental Divide Trail. Most of the campsites sit under large pine and fir trees. Sites are well spread apart. Your proximity to horse corrals varies by site and if horses are present.
- Dexter I.Legend
Indian Meadows Trailhead
Suprise camping area at trailhead
Indian Meadows Trailhead is the trailhead for two trails in to the Helena National Forest Scapegoat Wilderness Area, plus it features a camping area with picnic tables and metal fire rings along with a vault toilet. The camping loop has five developed sites with tables and fire rings. The area serves as the trail head for two trails, Mainline Trail #481 and Landers Fork Trail #438. Each trail head has a small parking area, but a very large parking are is between the two to allow for additional parking and for horse trailer parking. No water or trash service is available at the site, but can be obtained at the Copper Creek campground a few miles away. Cost is FREE!
- eeugenia W.Guide
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Wonderful place
We pulled in and the kids where so excited!! Wonderful people helped us to our spot, we are t up camp, kids went to the playground & then we went down to the restaurant for dinner! Everything was wonderful!
We had the best thunderstorm with hail that night as well…best night ever!!
- NNick W.Traveler
Holland Lake Campground
Great camping and spacious sites
I was just here for one night but i liked it a lot clean toilets and good sites. Cash and check only
- Linda O.Scout
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Closed for Season BUT we stayed anyway
We called the number on their sign when we arrived. It’s pretty shut down with no services but we dry camped. Owner was super nice and we were greeted warmly by her grandkids. They ran our dogs around and tired them out.
- mmitchGuide
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Great Stay
We stayed here for a night as we headed west. It offered everything we needed with a beautiful campground to boot. The laundry facilities were great. The showers were clean and hot. There was an adorable restaurant in the campground. Every single staff member we came across was so friendly. There is a basketball court, sand volleyball court, horse shoes and a playground. There’s also a beautiful creek running along the campground with beautiful Mountain views. WiFi sand cell service worked great. I would absolutely stay again!
- EEmily S.Guide
Holland Lake Campground
Views and cheap canoe rentals!
You will not be disappointed camping here! It’s a gem. Had a blast and was lucky to see a moose swim across the lake from our canoe.
- CCody L.
Ranger
Out Post Campground
Ducked off
Easy little spot to set up for the night.
- SShellyScout
Bearmouth RV Park
Great place !
Extremely clean! Terrific staff!
Mary Ellen H.TravelerEkstrom's Stage Station Campground
Convenient, gorgeous, snug and delicious!
Easy access from I-90. Beautiful location, classic Montana with trees mountains and rivers! Great restaurant on site. Campsites are the reason for not giving 5 stars. Very tight and not great space for maneuverability. Was not full so we were fine with a big rig. Had it been full would be a little uncomfortable.
- CCaroline L.Traveler
Holland Lake Campground
Great camping, swimming, paddling, hiking, views
We love this campground! The views are gorgeous, the sites big, the pit toilets clean, and the people friendly. At the lodge(and the campground now, too, I believe) you can rent kayaks and/or paddle boards. The hike to the waterfall is beautiful, and swimming and snorkeling in this lake are wonderful due to the clarity and purity. One can also take a fun hike all around the lake in four or five hours(but be sure to bring bug spray) and walk over to see the horses in the adjacent horse campground. Why it didn’t earn five stars: the road to the campgrounds are gravel and heavily trafficked, which means that it can get pretty dusty, creating a blanket of dust over the lake if a busy weekend. Also, because the vast majority of users are kayakers and paddle boarders, the lake’s shape and smaller size mean that it can be a challenge for motorized users to keep distance from them. Overall, a lovely, natural lake.
- hhanaaGuide
Bearmouth RV Park
Gorgeous & convenient location, but hwy is loud
This campsite is pristine, next to a beautiful river, mountains all around. There is a good amount of space between RV campsites, all of which have water and electric. There is a big field next to the river that was great for kids to run around in. This feels like more of a stop through campsite than one you’d stay for several days, and it’s perfect for that.
- AAmbika M.Scout
Holland Lake Campground
Holland Lake camping trip
My husband and I camped at Holland Lake Campground in July 2020. The campground host was really friendly and helped us out a lot. There are several trails to go on atv rides and you could get out on the lake too. The host have a kayaks you could rent. There's Holland Lake Lodge too but I think you have to book it way in advance to get a room. We camped in our tent while most other campers there had RVs or campers. It's comfortable as long as it doesn't rain on you. There are bathrooms that are fairly clean for a campground with a sink, soap, and TP. The view of the lake is gorgeous and they do fireworks on the lake over 4th of July. If you need to go for a drive to look for food or anything, there's a Mercantile down the main road a few miles and you can also drive to Seeley (in town). There's a gas station in Seeley with really good hot stuff pizza. Anyway we had a really good time out there. Brought our fourwheeler and rode several trails, had a real camping experience.
- KKerrieGuide
Holland Lake Campground
Beautiful
Gorgeous. Kayak on the lake. Hike to the waterfall. Well maintained sites. Spacious. Mosquitos as big as baseballs! Bring spray.
- LLesley J.Guide
Holland Lake Campground
Beautiful
Not for the person who wants amenities (no cell service, showers...just flush toilets) but if you want a beautiful spot, this is for you!
- HHeather B.Scout
Holland Lake Campground
Lots of memories
We’ve done our big family camping here for 30 years or more. It’s usually crowded and typical of a state park type campground. But it’s close to the lake and views there are spectacular.
- JJack T.Guide
Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground
Ekstoms Stage Station
About a mile of rt 90. Camping is tight by fly fishing is very good. Freindly people with great food. Beautiful country.
- mmeredith L.Traveler
Holland Lake Campground
perfect
Holland lake is an incredible mountain lake. The campground was quiet, the hosts were friendly, and there are paddle boards and kayaks for rent.
Megan K.RangerOut Post Campground
Great pit stop to Yellowstone
We tried to get a AirBnb in this area but it was crazy expensive.
We made an overnight reservation for this spot and it was great to get our precaming game going.
They were kinda expensive but it totally beat paying the local costs for lodging. And it’s a huge bonus to be outside and enjoying greasy air.
The grounds were very close to the highway and easy to access.
Morgan N.ScoutBearmouth RV Park
Great!
We stopped here for one night on our way to Olympic National Park and I’m so glad we did. The grounds are SO well maintained and the owners are super nice. There are cute flower beds all around and the cabins are adorable.
- Pat P.Scout
Holland Lake Campground
Holland Lake Campground
Holland Lake is in a beautiful setting with mountains, creeks and lakes. Nice camping spots for most all size vehicles. No electricity, sewer or water hook ups, There is a dump site and standing toilets.
Guide to Ovando
Horse camping in Montana offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you'll find the perfect spot to set up camp and hit the trails.
Tips for equestrian camping near Ovando, Montana
- Benchmark provides access to two wilderness areas, making it ideal for both hikers and horseback riders, with well-spread campsites and horse corrals available.
- South Fork Campground features ample room for horse trailer parking and offers a pleasant setting under large pine trees, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
- Indian Meadows Trailhead has developed sites with picnic tables and fire rings, serving as a great starting point for exploring the Helena National Forest.
Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities
- Bearmouth RV Park is well-reviewed for its friendly staff and well-maintained sites, offering electric hookups and drinking water for both campers and their horses.
- Ekstrom's Stage Station Campground features a restaurant on-site, along with clean showers and a playground, making it a family-friendly choice for horse camping.
- Holland Lake Campground provides a beautiful lakeside setting with flushing toilets and firewood available, ensuring a comfortable stay for you and your horse.
Most campgrounds have horse-focused activities
- Granite Butte Lookout allows for both drive-in and hike-in access, making it a versatile spot for those looking to explore the area on horseback.
- Owl Creek Packer Camp is designed for equestrian use, providing a convenient base for accessing nearby trails and enjoying the scenic beauty of Flathead National Forest.
- Lake Elsina - Dispersed offers a rugged experience with breathtaking views, perfect for adventurous riders looking to immerse themselves in nature.
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