Best Equestrian Camping near Plains, MT
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Best Equestrian Sites Near Plains, MT (7)
1. Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Paradise, Montana8 Reviews•16 Photos•95 SavesThere are many dispersed camping opportunities on the forest. For the best information on dispersed camping opportunities, please contact the ranger district offices.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Group
2. Sloway Campground
Superior, Montana11 Reviews•41 Photos•62 SavesThis campground is a great place to rest after floating the Clark Fork River or just sit and enjoy the river go by. It has a large area for picnics, pull-through sites for recreational vehicles, horse camping facilities, and a carry-down boat launch - something for everyone! A picnic table and fire ring is available at each campsite. Host on site. Carry-down boat launch, volleyball net, horseshoe pits, and sandbox are available.
- Pets
- Fires
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
- RVs
$15 / night
3. 50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
De Borgia, Montana8 Reviews•19 Photos•21 Saves- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
4. Plains/Thompson Falls Area
Thompson Falls, Montana1 Review•1 Photo•3 SavesThis area offers several campgrounds, lots of access to the Clark Fork River for fishing and boating and several unique trails - including trails with views and a fitness trail conveniently located in the town of Thompson Falls. This area also has some wonderful cabins to rent.
- Pets
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
5. Fish Lake Trailhead
Superior, Montana1 Review•5 Photos•8 SavesAccessed by FS Road 297, this wide, ATV friendly trail provides access to Fish Lake. The dispersed campsites are only reached via the trail on stock, on foot or ATV transport.
- Pets
- Fires
- Tents
- Group
- Equestrian
- Toilets
6. Pleasant Valley Campground
Trout Creek, Montana2 Reviews•10 Photos•12 SavesThe__Pleasant Valley__Campground is located approximately__32 miles southwest of Libby on Highway 2. The campground has__7 sites tables and fire rings and able to accommodate up to a 32' rv. There is also__2 stock campsites with feed bins and a corrals. Campground roads and parking spurs are gravel or native material. Amenities include vault toilets.
- RVs
- Tents
- Equestrian
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Toilets
- Alcohol
7. Out Post Campground
Frenchtown, Montana2 Reviews•2 Photos•15 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Reservable
- RVs
- Tents
Recent Equestrian Reviews in Plains
33 Reviews of 7 Plains Campgrounds
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Wendy L.
Guide
Pleasant Valley Campground
Perfect stop for primitive
Stayed early October and only 1 other camper. Glad it was open, as information is limited and most areas close Sept 15th or Oct 1 and close gates for access. Basic sites, vault toilet. Underused, but great for horses with fence, etc. Only one other car camper. Beautiful stars at night!
- JJulia R.
Scout
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Easy, peaceful and beautiful
So gorgeous! Tent camped along the river! Very spaced out campsites, nice for lots of privacy and quiet! Signs to be aware of bear country but took precautions. Rock fire pits at each site. Super easy for quick stop road tripping (0.5 miles off main road)! Stayed in early September on a road trip to Glacier, was able to find our site decently well in the dark! Verizon cell service 3-4 bars! Loved it!
The west is the only safe way to enter onto the road to the campsites. On the map, it looks like you can enter/exit either way from 135… but the east side of the road to get back onto 135 is impossible… so we just had to turn around and exit the same way we came in (from the west).
Josh S.
TravelerDispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Quiet open site on the river
Dispersed camping at the "Peninsula" Recreation Area. 6 day stay limit according to the sign. No potable water. Stone fire rings throughout.
We stayed mid week during August. Stayed in a medium sized site on the river. Small steep slope to the water.
Pros:
Plenty of space, both large and small sites. Room for a 30' in a couple of the sites. 3 bars Tmobile. Some sites on the water with a short steep slope down. 12 miles to gas station. Beautiful views.Cons: No pit toilets (edit: another camper said they are at the end of the campground) No potable water. Road/train noise. POISON IVY (found it... found all of it)
Overall we loved this spot. Being ok the water in a mostly private setting with such amazing views is our goal. Little bit of road noise but hardly noticeable over the wind in the trees.
Sites were clean but well used, so thank you to all the campers that took care of this place!
- AAudrey L.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Peaceful and Beautiful!
I was alone while camping, parked my car at the first fire pit I saw open and it was perfect. Absolutely beautiful river, beautiful spot. Great for fishing, swimming, etc.
Olivia E.GuideDispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Liked it a lot!
Turn onto the road, once you reach end of that road, there’s more spots to the left. If you drive far enough you’ll find pit toilets. We had good service on Verizon and T-Mobile to work. River is beautiful. Would definitely come back
- bbrett M.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Dispersed, nice
Pulled off, quickly found decent dispersed site. A bit buggy, no mosquitoes though. Great night sleep until OHVers came screaming through early
- JJason C.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Chillin
Great location. Road is in great shape. All the sights are great.
Darrin R.Traveler
50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
Very convenient, free electric
This location was terrific. Showed up late, got gas, got directions from gas station attendant. Two campgrounds I guess you would call them. It was fourth of July so lots of fireworks coming from campground near buildings. A little road to the back led us to the back lot of sites, probably 8-10 of them, pretty good spacing between them. RV outlets freely available, just hook up and flip the breaker. One breaker controls a large light. Fireworks ended at a reasonable 11pm. Slept well. Felt safe. Thank you very much! Be sure to patronize the restaurant etc.
- rrob D.Guide
50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
Free camping!
Great free camping spot for an overnight stay. Far enough from the interstate to eliminate most road noise. There is an overflow lot that is more private but closer to the interstate. 7 sites have free electrical hookups. There are also picnic tables. Would definitely stay again.
Siegfried M.Guide
Sloway Campground
Nice Privacy
Nice e Place right off 93, right on Clark’s Fork River, some Train Noise, but Picnic Table, Fire Pit and Restrooms
- TTracen P.Traveler
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Great spot close to town
Stayed here on our way through headed back to Bozeman, Great spot with plenty of room for activities campers, tents, hammocks, and friends. Lots of room for multiple campers. Verizon and Atnt had service the whole time, close to Highway, and railroad so not super quite spot. But overall great overnight pullover spot!
Jennifer H.
Legend50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
Gotta love free
Our kids love this gift shop. Great stop for a night along I-90. Friendly staff indoors. Yummy milkshakes, knowledgeable locals and electricity in our site. We filled up on groceries, water and WiFi was decent too.
- MMeaghan M.Scout
Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area
Beautiful spot right by the river
Beautiful site right next to the river.
- LLisa C.Traveler
Sloway Campground
Must love trains
We’ve been camping at Sloway for years because I love hearing the trains all night long! If you don’t like train and highway noise, stay far away!
While my hubby flyfishes, I float on the Clark Fork. You can put in right from your campsite, the beach by the pullthru sites, Dry Creek or Superior, then float to your campsite/beach, St Regis, or 14 Mile/Ferry Landing.
Kandi R.GuideSloway Campground
Typical Glamping site
Picnic table and fire rings. Not much privacy and close to the road. A lot of relational activities in the area for fishing, rafting, boating, hiking and even. Hot springs within an hour drive
Gary V.Guide50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
Free campground
Great little spot, free campground with free electric hook ups. There’s a gift shop with a bar and a cafe also a gas station with a bar and casino that has a bar and pool table inside. Motel for non Rvers.
- LLaurenTraveler
50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
Free camping right off I-90
Pulled in after a quick stop in Missoula, heading West. Stayed one night, pulled in and looked like only 3 other campers, maybe around 10 sites total? I hear it offers free electricity if you have a rig for it. Our site had a fire pit and picnic table. It was located behind the 50,000 silver dollar bar/ motel. So there will be noise from the truckers pulling in/ idling. We set up and went in to enjoy a beverage, got a great deal and got to have nice conversations with the people inside. Loved this quick stop for an evening. Didn’t see any place for garbage or a toilet so we used the facilities inside the bar and gas station.
(Didn’t see any wildlife or evidence of any either)
- DDon O.Guide
50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
Haugan Montana
Free camping, some spots with power. Right off freeway. Good for one night.
- DDrew G.Scout
Sloway Campground
Solid campsite along the river
Good place overall. They close the 21st of September and had the water already shut off on the 20th, which kind of sucked. But other than that the campsite was great and not too far from interstate, so convenient for my roodtrip.
- Dennis P.Guide
Sloway Campground
Great overnight location while traveling
Train noise in the morning and evening, I-90 traffic noise most of the day.
Renee Z.Traveler50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
FREE RV space w Electric!
A price that can’t be beat! Several spaces available behind the restaurant/ bar and casino- Tucked into the woods but road close- you can walk over for a meal, snack, coffee etc or some delightfully cheesey souvenirs.
Plug in your rig and unwind for the night-
Andi F.Guide50,000 Silver Dollar Campground
A free spot
We stopped here on our way out of Montana (our home state). A winter storm rolled in and made the pass impassable. This is a FREE RV park with electric hookups…no water, cable, or dumping station, but again, FREE. The snow was hitting hard and having electricity was a lifesaver. There is a really good restaurant and bar here as well as a truck stop and gas station. We have a Class A and the spots were plenty big. Lots of dog walking areas too. Perfect in an emergency and great for a short stay. No long terms and is first come first serve.
Nancy C.LegendSloway Campground
Must love trains
We ended up not staying here. We didn't know there were trains running all night long. It wouldn't be so bad without the whistle. If only we had earplugs, I think that would have helped a lot. Also, I am downloading a white noise app on my phone. With the two, we most likely could/would have stayed.
The campground itself is just what we look for. Beautiful setting. Wooded for shade. Generous spacing Between sights. Water, in this case the Clark Forks River. Nice host and campers. Shopping (in case we need provisions) without driving far, in this case St. Regis. If we xome back through this was, we will come prepared and give it a try.
- CCody L.
Ranger
Out Post Campground
Ducked off
Easy little spot to set up for the night.
- PPaul M.Traveler
Sloway Campground
Train horns ruined it
Lovely campground and host, right by the river. Super loud train horns every couple of hours (all night!) ruined it for us. Maybe outside summer when you don’t need your windows open?
- MMelsTraveler
Sloway Campground
One nighter
Nice big campground some spots are on the water. Has firewood. Lots of trees. It was kind of loud with the train.
- KKenneth F.Scout
Sloway Campground
Beautiful setting - but......
I have camped @ Sloway for many years. The setting on the Clark Fork River is fantastic, especially for the 4-5 campsites that have river frontage. The I-90 highway runs fairly close to the campground & the noise can be distracting at times. The bigger noise maker is the train that runs on the other side of the Clark Fork River. There are two road crossings across from the campground, and the trains are required to blow their horns when approaching these crossings. This can be annoying when the railroad is running a lot of trains during the night. The campground is very clean & usually only crowded on the holidays.
Guide to Plains
Horse camping in Montana offers a unique blend of scenic landscapes and outdoor adventures, perfect for equestrian enthusiasts looking to explore the great outdoors with their horses.
Equestrian campers like these nearby activities
- At Sloway Campground, you can enjoy fishing and floating on the Clark Fork River, with easy access from your campsite.
- The Out Post Campground serves as a great pit stop for those heading to Yellowstone, allowing you to enjoy the outdoors while preparing for your next adventure.
- Horseback riding trails are abundant in the area surrounding Pleasant Valley Campground, providing a peaceful escape into nature.
Tips for equestrian camping near Plains, Montana
- Make sure to check for nearby water sources, as 50,000 Silver Dollar Campground offers free electric hookups but no water hookups.
- When camping at Lolo National Forest Recreation Area, be prepared for a more rustic experience, as it features dispersed sites without amenities like drinking water or toilets.
- Keep an eye out for bear country signs while camping at Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area and take necessary precautions to ensure a safe experience.
Campers appreciate these amenities for horses
- Sloway Campground is big rig friendly and allows pets, making it a convenient choice for horse campers.
- The Out Post Campground features electric hookups and picnic tables, providing a comfortable stay for both you and your horse.
- At Pleasant Valley Campground, you'll find basic amenities like vault toilets and a peaceful environment, ideal for a relaxing getaway with your horse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Plains, MT?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Plains, MT is Dispersed Site - Lolo National Forest Recreation Area with a 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.
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