Best Equestrian Camping near Silver Gate, MT

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Silver Gate

34 Reviews of 9 Silver Gate Campgrounds

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  lee's freelance M.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 25, 2024

  Eagle Creek Campground

  FS Camp on the Shoshone River

  Wonderful! Trees , river, wildlife. Camped 6/2/2024. Wish we could've stayed longer than 1 nite. Not crowded . It must get more crowded later in summer and fall. ??? Requires hard sided camp unit.

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  Kristin

  Guide

  

  Mar. 23, 2024

  West Bridger Cabin

  Early Season Start

  Stayed one night late March. The road in wasn’t terrible, a little rutted past the gate up to the cabin, but easy enough to manage. It was quite cold when we arrived, and we started a fire pretty quickly. The cabin has an electric stove, small fridge and freezer, and a couple small lamps and even a toaster and coffee maker. 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.

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  Sara V.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 16, 2023

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Great location but be prepared for no privacy!r

  This campground did the job. We wanted to stay close to Yellowstone and it was pretty cheap… it was packed though. I’m sure everything is in the area during august though. Our site was also supposed to have a bear box and it didn’t. It would have been helpful but it wasn’t a huge deal. The campground host was really awesome though and was so helpful. The bathrooms were super clean!

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  William C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 4, 2023

  Eagle Creek Campground

  A close-to-Yellowstone oasis for tenters and pickup campers

  Stayed here for two nights in late June, to facilitate visits to Yellowstone.  Chose site 7, which is on a cul-de-sac so is the most private and secluded of the sites.  Most sites are out in the open and close to other sites.  Creek ran within a few feet of our site, and we were screened by aspen trees.  Great views!  Very quiet, no problem with misbehaving campers.  Decent outhouse.  No water, and you must pack out your trash.  Bear lockers are provided for you to secure your food and other "smellies" away from bears (this is grizzly country).  Access road is steep and rough.  Unfortunately, generators are allowed but luckily no one near us was using a generator when we were there.  The vibe was relaxed and low-key.  We reserved this site online (recreation.gov) six months in advance.  They sent us reminders several times.  Apparently, some bozos reserve a site and then don't show up.

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  Laura M.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 18, 2022

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Bear Territory

   Eagle Creek is a USFS campground just about 5 miles outside of the eastern entrance of Yellowstone. It’s a first come first served campground, and we were easily able to get a spot on a Friday afternoon. It’s $15/night, self pay. 

  It’s quiet and peaceful, and though the sites are close together, they are configured in a way that you feel like you have some privacy, at least we felt that in #9.

  #9 also has a little walkway to the river with your own tiny private beach. There is road noise, but it’s not bothersome, maybe because of the dense trees and the sound of the river. The campground is split into two separate loops, with #1-10 to the right as you enter, and #11-21 to the left. On the left side loop there is also a paved walkway along the riverbed that might be suitable for wheelchairs. 

  Host on site, unisex handicap accessible vault toilets, and dumpsters. Hand pumped water. Each site has a bear box, fire pit, and picnic table. 

  No tent camping allowed here due to bear activity. Hard sided campers only. Keep your food and anything that smells like food inside!!

   16 day stay limit. There’s a day use area, appears to be free. There is hiking across the highway, appears to be frequently used for horses. No cell service.

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  Dec. 30, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Wonderful Mountain Views

  Open: year round 

  Fees: $15.00 single $30 double 

  Stay: 16 day limit 

  Sites: 20 

  Water, no electric, fire ring, picnic table, pit toilet, trash, bear box. This is a very private location and sites are nicely separated. It is located right off the highway and situated along side the Shoshone River. Amazing views of the surround mountains can give you a great sense of peace. Only hard sided units are allowed to camp in this park. This is a grizzly bear territory. No tents or popups allowed. Sites are set in a natural setting, gravel base and the sites are not mowed. There are two trailheads 1 1/2 mile east of the campground with corrals for public use. You will enjoy the shade and smells of the juniper, fir, pine, spruce, wild roses and wild flowers during appropriate times of the year. 

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  N I.

  Legend

  

  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,

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  Kristin K.

  Guide

  

  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

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  Callie B.

  Ranger

  

  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.

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  Dexter I.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 25, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Remote camping feel just outside Gardiner and Yellowstone NP

  Eagle Creek campground is a nice small 16 site campground a few miles above Gardiner Montana and only a few minutes from the Yellowstone entrance.  Getting to the campground requires a steep 2 mile drive which the road recommends 4 wheel drive for to help with the incline and to prevent washboard.  Sites sit in a grassy open area with willows and other small trees and bushes around the edge.  Small creek runs along the campground.  Site #1 would the site to get it you can, out of view from the rest of camp and has two picnic tables.  The site has a vault toilet.  All sites have a metal fire ring and picnic table. Bear proof food lockers for food storage at most sites.  No water or trash service.  I filtered water from the creek.  Their is a horse Corral adjacent to campground.  Campground was nice and quiet at night with great view of the night sky.  No cell service.

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  Alexis C.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Close to Yellowstone! Great view!

  Great, inexpensive campground minutes from the north entrance of Yellowstone.

  First come first serve. We got in about 4 on a summer Tuesday and took the last spot. When we left at 8 on Thursday there were 3 or 4 vacant spots already.

  Nice creek on one side. Huge variety of site sizes, some fit 3 or 4 tents, some barely 1.

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  Danae P.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Emerald Lake Campground

  So Beautiful!!

  We loved it here. It rained a few of the days, but it was nice to get out of the heat in town. We still got to try out our new paddle boards on the lake and it was such a nice place to try them out for the first time. The lake isn’t very deep so it’s great for paddle boards, kayaks and fishing. The campground was clean. The spots were really nice, not a lot of spots for RVs our size 28ft, but we found one. We got to the campground on a Thursday, by Friday evening all the RV spots seemed to be taken. It cleared out almost completely by Sunday.

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  Jess

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 29, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Great base camp for Yellowstone

  The campground is usually well maintained. I’ve camped here quite a few times, but this past week I was a little disappointed. The grass at the site was very long. The picnic table hadn’t been mowed under. The bathrooms were mostly clean. The sites here can accommodate larger trailers, but the road up to the campground can be washboard, depending on the time of year. The road within the campground was a little hard to navigate with my Mazda 6 - there was an area with a hole and also a larger bump. Some sites are pretty small, while others are quite large. There is very little shade during the day. You may get lucky with some early in the day or later, depending on your site location. Eagle Creek runs along some of the sites, which can make mosquitos an issue. There is a corral for horses and a large turn around area for trucks with trailers.

  Water can be acquired at Arch Park in Gardiner.

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  Bobby

  Guide

  

  Jun. 23, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  East gate Yellowstone

  Eagle creek campground WY is on hiway 14 east gate rd. On the Shoshone river approx 7 mile from the entrance to Yellowstone can't say enough about this place. If you like wildlife this is the spot. No Cell service, No wifi, No tv, no hookups vaulted toilets , if you like this kind of camping experience you will be in Grizzle Bear Country 6/23/21

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  Cynthia F.

  Traveler

  

  Jun. 9, 2021

  Yellowstone Dreamin Camp

  Glamping with a View

  We were in need of a place to stay while attending a field seminar in Yellowstone.  It is about a 30 min drive to Gardiner/Entrance to Yellowstone.  The owners have experience in the hospitality industry and it shows inside the tent.  We stayed in the Elk because we wanted a private bathroom. The room had 2 beds (super comfortable and well dressed), refrigerator, couch,  writing table and electric fireplace (more for ambiance vs really providing a lot of heat) and still very roomy. They provide a little lantern for night walks to bathroom or back to tent if you don't have your own flash light.   The deck off the front was ideal for sitting or practicing yoga.  You do have to walk to the bathroom/showers.  While we didn't have the opportunity to use the 2 community fire pits or horseshoes, butthey were well placed with a beautiful backdrop of mountains.  There is also a small building with a coffee/tea machine and another small refrigerator.  You can park right next to the tent.  

  If you want to take a walk, there are some dirt roads to walk by other surrounding farms.  

  The tents a pretty dispersed and seemed fairly private.  There was only one other couple on the premises so not sure when it is a full house.  They offer really nice kennels.  

  My only ding is they have a few kinks to work out, but I feel they will figure it out.  They will be offering speciality breakfasts in the future, but now they are just store bought muffins with yogurt and orange juice.  The location gets you off the highway, but you do need to navigate a gravel road for about a mile.  Totally drivable for any car. 

  I think if I stayed here again I would take one of their guiding trips.

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  Krissy C.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 7, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  My new favorite campsite!!!

  First come, first serve. We were right next to the creek. Pull through spot. Vault toilets. No hookups. Small campground. 10 spacious sites. We couldn’t hear anybody at any other site. Felt very comfortable. Cooked over the open fire. Hard sided campers only due to grizzlies. We never saw one there. Did have a buffalo there though. A few miles from the East Entrance of Yellowstone. Worth the beautiful drive.

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  Lenny

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 30, 2021

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Great stay just outside Yellowstone

  Awesome camp spot we stayed at for 3 nights. Road up to campground is def needed for 4WD.

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  Mia

  Scout

  

  Mar. 13, 2021

  Emerald Lake Campground

  words dont describe the beauty

  i go here every year so beautiful

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  Kathi F.

  Guide

  

  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.

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  Kathi F.

  Guide

  

  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

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  Lucille W.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 8, 2020

  Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park

  Stunning

  I camped here twice last summer when I worked in the park as a wildlife research technician studying bats (This cabin may only be available for park staff). The hike in is best done as a through hike with a planned pick up on the other side. The trail is hard to follow in some areas. Starts out flat then you go up Mary Mountain where the cabin is located. The Mary mountain cabin is small but has enough bedding for up to 5 or 6 people. It has bunk beds, cots, tons of sleeping bags and pads. There is a cute porch, pic nic table, fire pit, and a double seated outhouse. Locks up nicely as there are definitely bears in the area. The small lake in front of the cabin is cold and clear. One of my favorite places in the park!

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  Crystal C.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 5, 2019

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Yellowstone Northern Access At A Lower Price Point

  When it comes to Yellowstone camping can be difficult unless you plan far in advance and prices can soar in the summer months.   For those wanting a little better price points and convenient access to the northern most entrance visiting the Gallatin National Forest is a great option for finding that perfect location and still maintaining access.

  I visited this area and was very impressed with the campground and the spacing it provided.   But more importantly I was happy to see that unlike the Yellowstone campgrounds which lack cell signal, at this location I was able to utilize my services through AT&T.    Sure that might not be something everyone considers when traveling, but when you work remotely being able to access the internet through my cell phone is very important.  I had been in the park for several days so stopping here was a good catch up opportunity.

  The sites were each well spaced and offered a soft grassy pad for my tent when staying, unlike the darkened dry grassy lands around.   It was almost as though this location was an oasis, despite having no services.

  Each sight provides a bear box, picnic table and fire ring, overall very standard for this area.    Additionally there were basic vault toilets which were very well maintained.  One person at the campground actually joked about that being a great hiding place should a bear enter camp...lol

  Camping at this location has a 16 night limit and sites are only $7 per night, which is $20 less expensive than the closest Yellowstone campground.  Similar rules apply to this campground as others in the area.   There are no trash services so you have to pack in and out all of your trash.   Generators can be use throughout the camp during certain hours and there are fire restrictions during certain conditions and times (posted on the entry kiosk).   This is an honor system campground with a pay box at the entry, however I did notice it was patrolled at least once nightly by area Forest Service, unlike the pull off sites just beyond camp.

  TIPS:

  • If you need anything you can stop off just before turning onto the road at any number of stores, shops or restaurants in the low laying community.
  • If you need high speed WIFI Subway in the local community has the best access for free.
  • West Entrance allows you to split to to east which is where you will spot more wildlife versus the Western side of the park where you will find more of the geothermal features.
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  Annika W.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2019

  Eagle Creek Campground

  GREAT spot just outside Yellowstone

  It's a gorgeous drive up to the campground. Lots of wildlife in this area. I stayed here one cold week of March to get up before dawn and wolf watch in the park. I haven't stayed since but am up that road regularly- winter and summer views do not disappoint! There's a fire pit in each site, and a few scattered vault toilets. Some sites are a little close but there's lots of foliage to give you some space. Definitely an active bear area. I'd stay here again and probably will soon!

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  Marilyn K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 11, 2019

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Lovely and great proximity

  There is a great view of the mountains from this campsite. I wouldn't fancy staying in a site other than the ones in the far back as they're the only ones forested and more secluded. The rest of the sites are RV accessible and very open. I loved the simplicity of this camp ground, it's a good option for wolf watchers in March but be weary as it fills up quickly in the tourist season.

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  Tom D.

  Traveler

  

  May. 25, 2019

  Eagle Creek Campground

  Mind the buffalo

  The campground is 5 miles from the crowded, noisy impacted mammoth campground. Ok, so it has no water except for the stream. Still, this campground is pleasantly nestled among aspens. Some sites have privacy issues but that's made up for by the quiet and views. We were there end of may and the sites were grassy and nice. By deep summer this could be different. Yes, there was a buffalo who occupied 2 sites

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  Tony E.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 3, 2018

  Eagle Creek Campground

  AMAZING

  This campground was AMAZING. Just a few miles from the Yellowstone North Entrance, this is a cheap campground with a decent amount of campsites. They are nicely spaced, and all of them have food storage for bears. Each site also has a perfect fire ring and picnic table

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  Steven K.

  Scout

  

  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.