Best Glamping near Polaris, MT

Vigilante Campground at Bannack State Park has unique glamping accommodations including a tipi available for $30 per night for Montana residents or $42 for non-residents. Nestled near a historic ghost town, these accommodations offer a blend of comfortable glamping with access to unique historical experiences. Each site includes fire rings, picnic tables under shade-providing cottonwood trees, and access to clean vault toilets. "Nestled next to an old ghost town with a creek flowing around it. No att coverage, super quiet. Plenty of room for our 30' trailer and truck. Heavily shaded," noted one guest about the serene setting. The tipi accommodation creates an authentic Montana experience while providing more comfort than traditional camping, with Grasshopper Creek running alongside the glamping area adding to the ambiance.

The historic Bannack ghost town creates a one-of-a-kind backdrop for glamping experiences, allowing visitors to explore over 60 preserved structures from Montana's first territorial capital. Beaver Head RV Park & Campground provides additional glamping options with more modern amenities including electric hookups, drinking water, and market access for provisions. Activities near these glamping sites include gold panning in Grasshopper Creek, exploring the extensively preserved ghost town buildings, and hiking surrounding trails. A visitor highlighted the cultural experiences: "The Ghost town allows you a look at how settlers and miners lived in the early days of Montana. See the 1st Territorial Governors Mansion. The best times to visit is when reenactments are happening at the park." Glamping season extends year-round at some locations, though winter visitors should prepare for possible snow, with one reviewer mentioning they "got snow on Labor Day weekend."

Best Glamping Sites Near Polaris, Montana (11)

    1. Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

    10 Reviews
    Polaris, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 834-3413

    $50 / night

    "The Campground has 16 sites, one site is just for those arriving by bike. A tipi is available for $30 a night for Montana residents or $42 for non-residents."

    "Bannack Montana was the 1st Territorial Capital of Montana. The Ghost town allows you a look at how settlers and miners leaved in the early day of Montana."

    2. Beaverhead National Forest Grasshopper Campground and Picnic Area

    2 Reviews
    Polaris, MT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-3900

    "Walking distance to the rustic Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort where you can swim and get a bite to eat. A short drive to crystal park where you can dig up quartz and amethyst."

    3. Lodgepole Campground

    4 Reviews
    Philipsburg, MT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 832-3178

    "We had a lovely site that was close to the Wise River. Even with a full camp, the ambient sound of the river shielded the sounds of people talking or kids playing. The bathroom facilities were clean."

    "Right on top of the highway, you definitely get some road noise here. The trees are pretty thin (maybe not good for hammocks), but there are a lot of them which provide a bit of privacy."

    4. Clark Canyon Recreation Area

    7 Reviews
    Dillon, MT
    29 miles
    Website

    "Beautiful lake! Perfect for boating and kayaking. There is a designated camping area that looked to have electric hook ups, further into the canyon are more dispersed sites."

    "You can stay in this great campground which has clean toilet, drinking water, fire pit, a shelter style cabin, boat ramp, small sandy beach for swimming, and beautiful water/lake view, plus handicap accessible"

    5. Beaver Head RV Park & Campground

    1 Review
    Dillon, MT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (855) 683-2749

    $47 - $52 / night

    6. Hap Hawkins Campground

    2 Reviews
    Dillon, MT
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-6472

    "There are two vault toilets which were stocked & clean. There is also a picnic shelter & trash cans located there. It was very quiet even with 3 other campers Friday evening."

    7. Fairmont RV Resort

    15 Reviews
    Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, MT
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 797-3505

    "Proximity to the Hot Springs nice, would have liked to see a little price break to use the spa facility. the sites were nice and large friendly staff"

    "Sites are close to each other. There were no picnic tables and wood fires are not allowed so no fire rings."

    8. Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    6 Reviews
    North Fork, ID
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 865-2477

    $25 - $45 / night

    "Great location & super clean! Our campsite was right next to the river. Dog friendly and there is a dog island that your fur kid can run around off leash!"

    "So close to a five star campground if it were not for the swarming mosquitoes anywhere in the shade."

    9. River's Fork Lodge & RV Park

    1 Review
    North Fork, ID
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (208) 865-2301

    "When we arrived we found zero cell service but the WiFi was a savor."

    10. Ruby Valley Campground and RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Virginia City, MT
    50 miles
    Website

    $35 - $55 / night

    "With no need for hookups, we paid a mere $28 for a roomu site adjacent to the water. My wife appreciated that the restrooms and shower are a short walk and I love the serenity and space."

    "Wonderfully friendly and accommodating staff. Very clean inside and out. Close proximity to Virginia and Nevada cities."

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Glamping Reviews near Polaris, MT

52 Reviews of 11 Polaris Campgrounds


  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2018

    Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

    Camp near a ghost town

    Vigilante campground at Bannack State Park is perfect for those who like ghost towns. The Campground has 16 sites, one site is just for those arriving by bike. A tipi is available for $30 a night for Montana residents or $42 for non-residents. Sites are a little pricey starting at $18 for residents $28 for non-residents. Kids visiting the park can work on a Jr. Ranger program. Great time to visit is when they have volunteers dressed in period clothing. You can go in to and check out just about every building in the town. The state park has a second campground, Road Agent, near this one.

  • Lisa B.
    Apr. 20, 2019

    Wagonhammer RV Park & Campground

    Great spot!

    Stayed at wagonhammer campground in September. Great location & super clean! Our campsite was right next to the river. Dog friendly and there is a dog island that your fur kid can run around off leash! They also have bathrooms, showers (on demand hot water), laundry mat, fire pits,and a small store in the office.

    The staff is super friendly! Great spot for my quick couple day trip to the hot springs!

  • Miles G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 18, 2021

    Mccart Lookout

    A bit of paradise

    Well worth the drive and the short hike up the mountain. Beautiful views from all around the tower. Very peaceful and relaxing. The tower sleeps 2 with a bed platform. Items provided are a coleman latern, a 2 burner propane stove, a wood stove for heat, a bow saw, and an axe.

    There is an outhouse on site along with a firepit.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2018

    Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park

    Great Historical State Park with two campgrounds

    If you like history, ghost towns and camping then Bannack State Park is for you. Bannack Montana was the 1st Territorial Capital of Montana. The Ghost town allows you a look at how settlers and miners leaved in the early day of Montana. See the 1st Territorial Governors Manson (ok, small cabin). Almost all of building you can enter. The best times to visit is when reenactments are happening at the park. The state park has two small campgrounds, Vigilante Campground with 15 sites and one Tipi site. One of the sites at the Vigilante site is only for bikers. Vigilante campsites can be reserved. The other campground is Road Agent Campground. Road Agent has 8 sites. Both sites have Vault Toilets, water and trash bins.

  • Angela G.
    Jul. 7, 2021

    Clark Canyon Recreation Area

    Beautiful views good cell coverage

    Beautiful lake! Perfect for boating and kayaking. There is a designated camping area that looked to have electric hook ups, further into the canyon are more dispersed sites. The sites are large and level with vault toilets. There were multiple loops you could choose from. I had great cell coverage with Verizon. The mosquitos were out of control so be sure to bring bug spray and netting. Watch for snakes. The sites had their own covered picnic areas and fire pits.

  • Lisa K.
    Jul. 22, 2024

    Lodgepole Campground

    Nice to be by the river

    We had a lovely site that was close to the Wise River. Even with a full camp, the ambient sound of the river shielded the sounds of people talking or kids playing. The bathroom facilities were clean. Most campsites had some shade for either sitting or having a tent. Most people were in self sufficient RVs since there are not hookups. The campground also had a water pump with clean and very cold water.

  • Kathy F.
    Sep. 19, 2018

    Fairmont RV Resort

    Wonderful Stay

    Enjoyed our 3 nights there! Proximity to the Hot Springs nice, would have liked to see a little price break to use the spa facility. the sites were nice and large friendly staff

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    May. 26, 2021

    Fairmont RV Resort

    Nice vista's so no trees...

    Nice level gravel site. Sites are close to each other. There were no picnic tables and wood fires are not allowed so no fire rings. My guess for the no fires rule is because you would be smoking out your neighbor which I can appreciate because we have had to close our windows because of other folks smoke. Frost free spigots were good especially since the weather at night was below freezing. The proximity to Fairmont hot springs is great and we took advantage of the pools.

  • A
    Jun. 1, 2021

    Clark Canyon Recreation Area

    Unbelievable facilities for free

    You can stay in this great campground which has clean toilet, drinking water, fire pit, a shelter style cabin, boat ramp, small sandy beach for swimming, and beautiful water/lake view, plus handicap accessible for 14 days and it won’t cost you anything, FREE !!!


Guide to Polaris

Camping options near Polaris, Montana range from high desert settings at an elevation of 5,600 feet to forest campgrounds in the Pioneer Mountains. Situated between the Beaverhead and Pioneer mountain ranges, this region experiences significant temperature fluctuations with cool nights even in summer months. Weather can change rapidly, with some campgrounds reporting snow as late as early September.

What to do

Gold panning in Grasshopper Creek: About 15 minutes from Polaris, visitors can try panning for gold where Montana's first major gold discovery occurred in 1862. "Loved the spot camped right on Grass Hopper Creek and its walking distance to Bannack Ghost Town. Friendly Camp host and you can buy firewood from him as well!" noted a visitor to Road Agent Campground.

Crystal Park digging: Located near Elkhorn Hot Springs, visitors can dig for quartz and amethyst crystals. "A short drive to crystal park where you can dig up quartz and amethyst," mentions a camper from Grasshopper Campground. Bring your own small shovel and containers.

Junior Ranger programs: Children can participate in educational activities at Bannack State Park. "Kids visiting the park can work on a Jr. Ranger program. Great time to visit is when they have volunteers dressed in period clothing," explains a visitor about the educational opportunities.

Kayaking on Clark Canyon Reservoir: Several boat ramps provide access for water activities. "Beautiful lake! Perfect for boating and kayaking. There is a designated camping area that looked to have electric hook ups, further into the canyon are more dispersed sites," reports a visitor to Clark Canyon Recreation Area.

What campers like

Historic immersion: The area's mining history creates a unique camping backdrop. "This town holds quite a lot of history. It's open to exploration by the public. Every building is a slowly fading time capsule of a long forgotten time. I enjoyed trekking up and down the single street - investigating at my leisure," shares a camper about their visit.

Riverside camping: Many sites feature creek or river access. "Awesome little campground next to Grasshopper Creek. There aren't many sites here but we were lucky enough to get two. Each space has plenty of room for the kids to run around and play. Caught a few fish on the fly too," notes a visitor at Bannack State Park.

Natural hot springs access: Elkhorn Hot Springs offers a break from rustic camping. "Walking distance to the rustic Elkhorn Hot Springs Resort where you can swim and get a bite to eat," comments a camper from Grasshopper Campground about this welcome amenity.

Yurt and tipi camping options: Alternative accommodations provide a more comfortable experience than tent camping. "You can stay in a teepee. Excellent campsite right next to a ghost town," mentions a visitor about the unique yurt camping in Polaris, Montana area.

What you should know

Limited cell service: Most campgrounds have minimal or no cellular coverage. "No att coverage, super quiet. No hook ups. Vault toilets, community water faucet... Just empty your tanks and fill up on water, food and supplies in Dillon," advises a camper.

Weather unpredictability: Be prepared for rapid weather changes even in summer. "We got snow on Labor Day weekend (still Summer!), so check the forecast," warns a visitor to Grasshopper Campground.

Water access points: Several campgrounds offer direct creek or reservoir access. "We had a lovely site that was close to the Wise River. Even with a full camp, the ambient sound of the river shielded the sounds of people talking or kids playing," describes a visitor to Lodgepole Campground.

Variable pricing: Costs range significantly between campgrounds. "Sites are a little pricey starting at $18 for residents $28 for non-residents," notes a camper about Bannack State Park, while Clark Canyon Recreation Area offers free camping with amenities: "You can stay in this great campground which has clean toilet, drinking water, fire pit, a shelter style cabin, boat ramp, small sandy beach for swimming, and beautiful water/lake view, plus handicap accessible for 14 days and it won't cost you anything."

Tips for camping with families

Playgrounds and kid-friendly areas: Some campgrounds feature designated play spaces. "Great for kids... Campgrounds are right by the creek, awesome 100+ year old buildings. Check out Bannack Days!" recommends a visitor to Road Agent Campground.

Swimming options: Ruby Valley Campground offers water access for children. "My wife and I were looking for an affordable spot to spend the night in our teardrop and the Ruby Valley Campground fit the bill! With no need for hookups, we paid a mere $28 for a roomu site adjacent to the water," notes a camper.

Insect protection: Bring mosquito repellent for creek-side camping. "The mosquitos were out of control so be sure to bring bug spray and netting. Watch for snakes," warns a visitor to Clark Canyon Recreation Area.

Cultural activities: Look for scheduled historical reenactments. "The campground is right next to an old ghost town with a creek flowing around it," explains a camper about the educational opportunities available to children.

Tips from RVers

Generator considerations: Noise restrictions may limit generator use. "Bring a generator to charge you bank, though I felt bad about running them because of the disruption in the serenity," mentions an RV camper at Bannack State Park.

Site spacing: RV sites vary in spaciousness between campgrounds. "Lodgepole Campground is located about 13 miles south of Wise River on Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Road. With the exception of sites 1 and 2, all the other sites are nicely spread out. Campground is fully paved, has two vault toilets and one hand pump for water, 10 sites total," details a visitor to Lodgepole Campground.

Water and supply planning: Stock up on necessities before arrival. "Just empty your tanks and fill up on water, food and supplies in Dillon," advises an RV camper, noting the limited services at most campgrounds in the area.

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Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Polaris, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Polaris, MT is Vigilante Campground — Bannack State Park with a 4.7-star rating from 10 reviews.

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