Best Equestrian Camping near Roscoe, MT

Meyers Creek Cabin, located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest near Red Lodge, Montana, stands out among equestrian campsites with its exceptional horse facilities. The cabin features corrals for multiple horses and access to a 40-acre pasture with a creek running through it. Electricity and running water are available inside the cabin, which can accommodate up to six people. The cabin's location provides direct access to miles of Forest Service trails in multiple directions, making it ideal for extended trail riding adventures. Mosquitoes can be abundant during certain seasons. The gravel road access requires careful navigation for vehicles over 30 feet in length, particularly for those pulling horse trailers.

West Bridger Cabin offers another excellent horse camping option in the region with a 40-acre fenced pasture where horses can roam freely. A separate corral is available for horses that need individual containment or are difficult to catch. The cabin includes modern amenities such as an electric stove, refrigerator, freezer, and even a coffee maker, though some visitors note the structure can be drafty during colder months. Multiple riding routes are accessible directly from the property. The cabin's location provides convenient access to the Deer Creek cabin trailhead, allowing equestrians to park at West Bridger and ride to Deer Creek for multi-day excursions. Advance reservations are essential as these equestrian-friendly cabins book quickly throughout the riding season.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Roscoe, Montana (7)

    1. Emerald Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Roscoe, MT
    12 miles
    Website

    "we had a great time. situated between emerald lake and west rosebud lake with a creek going next to half the camp spots. toilets and hand pump water."

    "Lots of campsites most in the woods with only a few next to the creek between the two lakes. I got there on Saturday at 3 pm and there were only 2 spots open. With the final gone within 30 minutes."

    2. Meyers Creek Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Nye, MT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 446-2103

    $90 / night

    "This is one of the best camping cabins for equestrians that I found so far in Montana. Getting from the main road into the cabin can be a bit tricky for vehicles over 30 feet."

    "If you have horses bring long hose. The hydrant is located about 115 away, no water tanks. It is located at the start of a trail. You will have a small amount of traffic"

    3. West Bridger Cabin

    2 Reviews
    Greycliff, MT
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 222-1892

    $75 / night

    "This is one of my favorite places to camp with horses. There is a 40 acre pasture fenced to turn horses in with a creek running through it."

    4. Pilot Creek Dispersed Camping

    4 Reviews
    Cooke City, WY
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 527-6241

    "Three have bear boxes and are right by a hiking trail. Add to this the beautiful mountains, ease of access to Yellowstone or Red Lodge, and a clean vault toilet and we would stay again."

    5. Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp

    11 Reviews
    Livingston, MT
    48 miles

    "There are train tracks nearby, which wasn't necessarily negative for us since we live next to train tracks at home ."

    "It is close to the train track and you can see the trucks in the freeway."

    6. Hogan Reservoir BLM Campground

    1 Review
    Ralston, WY
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 775-6256

    7. West Boulder Trailhead and Campground

    1 Review
    Mcleod, MT
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 222-1892

    $12 / night

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  • Kathi F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 20, 2021

    Meyers Creek Cabin

    Best horse camp cabin

    This is one of the best camping cabins for equestrians that I found so far in Montana. Getting from the main road into the cabin can be a bit tricky for vehicles over 30 feet. This cabin has plenty of room to sleep 6. There are Corrals for horses and pasture. And the trails into the forest service are endless in a couple different directions. There is also a vault toilet for day travelers. The cabin has electricity and running water a fire ring and it's also close to a creek. The only down holes are mosquitoes and you cannot overnight camp only rent the cabin so if you're planning a trip you need to plan and Reserve this cabin in advance as it goes really fast every year.

  • Kathi F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 20, 2021

    West Bridger Cabin

    West Bridger Cabin

    This is one of my favorite places to camp with horses. There is a 40 acre pasture fenced to turn horses in with a creek running through it. There is also a nice little Corral if you have any horse that doesn't get along with other animals or one that you can't catch very easily. There are several places to ride. It's a bit of a tight squeeze to get a big horse trailer in there I would not recommend anything much over 30 feet. If you go a few miles up the road you can go to the trailhead that allows you to go on up to Deer Creek cabin. We rent the two cabins often park at the lower cabin and ride our horses up to the Deer Creek cabin and stay . you cannot drive to the Deer Creek cabin itself only to the trailhead

  • Kristin K.
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Meyers Creek Cabin

    Mountain views

    The cabin was great. Beds were comfortable, had all dishware needed plus cleaning supplies. If you have horses bring long hose. The hydrant is located about 115 away, no water tanks. It is located at the start of a trail. You will have a small amount of traffic

  • Lauren C.
    Jul. 24, 2022

    Pilot Creek Dispersed Camping

    Worked in a pinch

    We intended to stay on the other side of the road, (river side) but missed the turn. We stumbled on this trailhead/OHV site and ended up staying here for the night. There are multiple dispersed sites that back up to the Pilot Creek Trail. Plenty of spots in the grass for big rigs and trailers. We ended up near the horse coral/bathroom (vaulted toilet), not ideal but worked in a pinch. Lots of mosquitos. Some sites have bear boxes.

  • S
    Aug. 1, 2018

    Emerald Lake Campground

    lots of spots close to creek

    we had a great time. situated between emerald lake and west rosebud lake with a creek going next to half the camp spots. toilets and hand pump water.

  • NThe Dyrt PRO User
    Dec. 16, 2021

    West Boulder Trailhead and Campground

    Primitive But a Mountain High

    Pack it in Pack it out

    FCFS

    Open all year

    Sites:  10 Fees: $12.00 $5.00 for additional vehicle LIMIT: 16 day One bear box, picnic table on some sites, fire ring.  The gravel road in is very long and the last several miles the road narrows and it is rather bumpy. Nice size trailhead just as you turn into the campground. The pit toilet is right at the entrance and the toilet was very clean. The campground has been bush hogged and the sites are mowed so to speak.  Some sites had amenities and some didn't. I would not make the trip unless I am bringing my horses for the trail. Some sites had full sun, and some sites shade. The backdrop of the mountains is just beautiful.

    Directions: 16 miles south of Big Timber, MT on US 298, 6.5 miles SW on County Road 30, 8 miles SW on West Boulder Road. Access is limited due to snow. Bring your supplies with you since it is so far back into the camp.

    Pack it in, Pack it out,

    LNT BTYFI

    Travel safe

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 31, 2021

    Emerald Lake Campground

    Busy Site on the way to Mystic Lake

    Lots of campsites most in the woods with only a few next to the creek between the two lakes. I got there on Saturday at 3 pm and there were only 2 spots open. With the final gone within 30 minutes. Bathroom are a little far from the sites and don’t smell great but most of the sites have campers or RVs with many people spending the night to hike up to mystic or kayak in emerald lake.

  • Aliesha D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 29, 2025

    Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp

    Simple but the views are amazing

    Not really any established sites from what we found, but it was a great place to stop for the night and very private.

    We stopped on a Thursday and had the area all to ourselves. There are no facilities whatsoever, make sure to pack everything out and stock up on gas and supplies before heading out there!

    The view is gorgeous, the river is lovely and the boat "ramp" makes for great water access.

    There are train tracks nearby, which wasn't necessarily negative for us since we live next to train tracks at home .

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Emerald Lake Campground

    Nifty Campground

    Spent 3 nights at spot #12 over Labor Day weekend. Sites were tidy and bathrooms were very clean with no flies or stench. I walked around looking at the various sites and only thought 2 or 3 spots might be worthy of a 5 star. If I return I will try to snag #20 or #13. There is no camp host so nefarious folks stroll through at off hours of the night or others feel entitled to run a generator all night. This is a Forest Service campground so it is definitely a government run joint that very little funds get earmarked for upgrades and signage. It’s not directly on the lake but about 300yds away and no views from majority of the sites of the lake. The Majestic Lake trailhead is about a mile further south and that was a fun excursion for the day. I accidentally left a new hammock at the spot so if you score this enjoy!


Guide to Roscoe

Equestrian campgrounds near Roscoe, Montana offer direct access to extensive trail systems within the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The region sits between 5,000-10,000 feet elevation with significant temperature variations between seasons. Summer daytime temperatures average 70-85°F while dropping into the 40s at night, requiring campers to pack layers regardless of season.

What to do

Trail riding access points: Emerald Lake Campground serves as a strategic base for horseback riding expeditions. Located between Emerald Lake and West Rosebud Lake, riders can access multiple trail systems. "We loved it here. It rained a few of the days, but it was nice to get out of the heat in town. The lake isn't very deep so it's great for paddle boards, kayaks and fishing," notes Danae P.

Fishing opportunities: Pig Farm Fishing Access Camp provides excellent river access for anglers. "There's a spot down by the water that someone took with a tent who we let by us. We took a spot just above before you drive down to the water. I wasn't sure if I could turn around my 20' travel trailer down by the water," shares Edward R.

Multi-day excursions: Experienced riders can plan extended backcountry trips using the West Boulder Trailhead as a starting point. "The backdrop of the mountains is just beautiful... I would not make the trip unless I am bringing my horses for the trail," explains N I., highlighting the area's value specifically for equestrian travelers.

What campers like

Accessible pasture areas: West Bridger Cabin offers practical grazing solutions not found at standard campgrounds. "This is one of my favorite places to camp with horses. There is a 40 acre pasture fenced to turn horses in with a creek running through it," notes Kathi F.

Mountain scenery: Hogan Reservoir BLM Campground delivers scenic value combined with water features. "The area is spectacular. The property is immaculate. The reservoir is perfect for fishing, floating and cooling off after a hike," reports Lia T.

Privacy options: Pilot Creek Dispersed Camping offers both open and secluded sites depending on preference. "Yes, there is a big open area with little privacy if it is crowded. But it's great for groups and perfect for solar and cattle watching. But there are at least half a dozen wooded spots, setback," explains Rebecca B.

What you should know

Road conditions: Access to many horse-friendly sites requires navigating unpaved roads. At West Boulder Trailhead, "The gravel road in is very long and the last several miles the road narrows and it is rather bumpy," warns N I.

Seasonal considerations: Winter access becomes limited at higher elevations. At West Bridger Cabin, early season camping presents unique challenges as Kristin notes: "The cabin is quite drafty and we struggled to keep it warm. We pinned a sheet up in the doorway to keep the heat contained in the sleeping area, and that helped considerably."

Insect management: Emerald Lake Campground and surrounding areas experience significant mosquito activity during peak summer months. "Lots of campsites most in the woods with only a few next to the creek between the two lakes. I got there on Saturday at 3 pm and there were only 2 spots open," reports Callie B.

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