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Best Equestrian Camping near Polebridge, MT

173 Reviews

Horse-friendly camping options near Polebridge, Montana are limited, with none of the listed campgrounds featuring dedicated horse corrals or specific equestrian facilities. Glacier National Park's Bowman Lake Campground provides primitive camping with tent and RV sites, but does not offer horse-specific amenities. Travelers with horses should note that the narrow, bumpy 6-mile dirt road leading to Bowman Lake restricts larger trailers and RVs. The campground offers vault toilets, food storage boxes, and potable water, but no horse containment systems or designated equestrian sites. The road conditions can be particularly challenging when wet, making horse trailer access difficult.

Riders seeking equestrian trail opportunities near Polebridge may need to investigate backcountry options or contact the Glacier National Park ranger station for current regulations regarding horses on trails. Several reviews mention hiking trails around Bowman Lake, but none specifically address horseback riding accessibility. Park restrictions may limit where horses are permitted within Glacier National Park boundaries. Camping with horses typically requires advance planning, as most standard campgrounds in the area are not equipped for equestrian needs. The nearby Flathead National Forest may offer more horse-friendly dispersed camping options with access to forest service roads and trails where horses are permitted. The limited cell service and remote location of Polebridge necessitates thorough preparation for camping with horses in this area.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Polebridge, Montana (14)

    1. Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

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

    $10 - $15 / night

    "Bowman lake is beautiful, and the bumpy ride on the gravel road is a small price to pay for the serenity of reaching the finger lakes in the northwest of Glacier NP."

    "I love Bowman Lake. I've camped here more than anywhere else in Glacier. I've seen bears, the northern lights, and done many wonderful hikes in the area. The best thing about the campground, though?"

    2. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    23 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."

    3. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    22 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    25 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."

    4. Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    10 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    20 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."

    5. Tuchuck

    3 Reviews
    Fortine, MT
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-3800

    "The pit toilet is clean and it is set up as a horse camp.  Ramps for loading horses and trough for feeding. "

    "Rough road going west from Polebridge not suitable for RvS. Much better road eastbound from Eureka side. Nice camp for a tent camp or camper. Creek close."

    6. Timber Wolf Resort

    5 Reviews
    Hungry Horse, MT
    28 miles
    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."

    7. Johnson's Campground & RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    39 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."

    8. Mountain View RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Columbia Falls, MT
    27 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."

    9. Heritage Cabin Property

    3 Reviews
    Fortine, MT
    31 miles
    +1 (406) 882-4196

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Located with Kootenai National Forest all around and GNP West entrance just an hour and a half drive, Heritage Cabin and Heritage Park Campground has been the chosen jumping off point for many explorers"

    "Park Place in Montana has a great quiet spot to bring your camper, setup a tent, or stay in their cabin and enjoy some time away, while also having lakes and other conveniences not too far. "

    10. Chewing Blackbones Campground

    13 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    40 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 732-4046

    "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."

    "So, I booked online, a lakeside electric & I thought, from looking at the website, I’d have a view of the lake- not so, I had a view of aspens."

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173 Reviews of 14 Polebridge Campgrounds

  • 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.

  • S
    Oct. 15, 2019

    Tuchuck

    Quiet

    Rough road going west from Polebridge not suitable for RvS. Much better road eastbound from Eureka side. Nice camp for a tent camp or camper. Creek close. Beautiful mountains getting there from Eureka

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 23, 2020

    Tuchuck

    4x4 Recommended

    Tuchuck campground is a perfect location for an overnight camp when traveling from Polebridge MT to Eureka MT. The road is well marked but does pass thru several locations that have been covered with rock slides due to recent forest fires. Road is single track in spots but does pass thru several remote locations. Camp ground has a creek running to the south side with a good amount camping locations. Fire rings and benches are available in most spots.

  • Stephanie Z.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 23, 2016

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Worth the Bumpy Ride

    Bowman lake is beautiful, and the bumpy ride on the gravel road is a small price to pay for the serenity of reaching the finger lakes in the northwest of Glacier NP. The campground is noted as 'primitive' on the NP map -- this label along with the tale of the bumpy road to get there keeps the less serious campers, trailers and RV's away. And although it is "primitive" by name, it simply means that there may not be a campground host, and there is not potable water access.

    All of the campsites are easy access to the crystal clear lake with the mountain backdrop. Lots of trees for hammocking. Plenty of people carry in their own kayaks and SUPs.

    Another amazing nugget on the journey to Bowman lake is the outpost of Polebridge. This tiny outpost has a mercantile with the most amazing baked goods, and sells all kinds of craft beers, veggies, and whatever necessities you may need for your camping adventure. There is also a small saloon. It's about 6 miles on gravel road from Polebridge to Bowman, but you'll fall in love with the little place, and you'll be glad you don't have to go all the way to Kalispel if you run out of beer.

  • 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.

  • Anthony E.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 3, 2019

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Secluded... and close to Polebridge!

    I love Bowman Lake. I've camped here more than anywhere else in Glacier. I've seen bears, the northern lights, and done many wonderful hikes in the area.

    The best thing about the campground, though? It's near my favorite place in the US—Polebridge. Seriously, if you go to Glacier but don't make the trek up to Polebridge, you'll never understand what you're missing!

  • Annie C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Less visited part of Glacier

    Nice NPS campground within walking distance to Bowman Lake and several trailheads. This is a good spot to camp if you plan on hikeing or boating near/on the lake. Super clean, lots of shade and hammock trees, vault toilet, first come. I was surprised there was only one bear box for the whole campground to share instead of one at each site. Especially after seeing a leather deposit of bear scat on the Bowman Lake trail. No showers here but you can pay for a shower down at Polebridge Market Place, which you want to visitor anyway for their amazing baked goods (pizza after 3 pm too!). There was a ranger hanging out in the parking lot of the trail head area if you have any questions (though her job looked to be more traffic management than anything else).

  • 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!!

  • Katie M.
    Mar. 29, 2020

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    My Favorite Glacier Campground

    On our last day in Glacier we headed over to Bowman Lake in hopes of finding a campsite. Despite it being the end of June we got there at 2 PM and found plenty of sites open. We had our pick of the little. The sites are all great. Lots of trees to use for hammocks, good picnic tables, and nice fire pits. The campground only has pit toilets, but the secluded area makes up for it. This is the place to go to avoid the regular Glacier camping crowds. The campground is about a 5 minute walk to the lake and just a short drive form Polebridge. Absolutely gorgeous and my favorite place to camp in Glacier.

Guide to Polebridge

Horse camping in Montana offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine companions. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Campers appreciate these amenities for horses

  • Tuchuck features a horse camp setup with ramps for loading and troughs for feeding, making it a convenient choice for equestrian campers.
  • Glacier Campground allows pets, including horses, and offers spacious sites that can accommodate various camping needs.
  • Bowman Lake Campground is pet-friendly and provides a serene environment for horse camping, with plenty of space for your horses to roam.

Equestrian campers like these nearby activities

  • At Grave Creek Campground, you can enjoy quiet trails perfect for horseback riding while soaking in the beautiful mountain views.
  • Johnson's Campground & RV Park is conveniently located near Glacier National Park, offering access to numerous trails ideal for horseback riding adventures.
  • Timber Wolf Resort provides a great base for exploring the surrounding areas on horseback, with easy access to local trails.

Most campgrounds have horse-focused amenities like spacious sites

  • Mountain View RV Park offers ample space for horse trailers and is well-suited for those traveling with horses.
  • Chewing Blackbones Campground features a large open area for setting up camp, making it a comfortable choice for horse campers.
  • Camp Whispering Pines welcomes horses and provides a peaceful environment with clean facilities, perfect for a relaxing stay.

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Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Polebridge, MT?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Polebridge, MT is Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park with a 4.7-star rating from 32 reviews.

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