Best Equestrian Camping near Townsend, MT

Richardson Campground provides a natural equestrian experience along a small creek near White Sulphur Springs. A horse corral is located at the trailhead entrance to the campground, though horses are not permitted within the actual camping area. The campground features three primitive sites with picnic tables and metal fire rings. Campers report seeing abundant wildlife while enjoying fishing and hiking opportunities nearby. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Facilities include a single outhouse, but no drinking water is available, making this a true pack-in, pack-out destination.

Kading Campground offers equestrian accommodations at the end of Little Blackfoot Road along the upper Little Blackfoot River. A small public corral is positioned across from the campground entrance, with two horse watering troughs available within the camping area. The quiet, unplugged setting provides an escape from electronic distractions, with vehicle traffic limited to those accessing the campground or nearby trailhead. A trail at the end of the campground follows the Little Blackfoot River, connecting to Blackfoot Meadows, a popular fly fishing destination, after a five-mile hike. The campground features 11 sites with picnic tables and metal fire rings, two vault toilets, and water available at Kading Cabin across from the entrance.

Best Equestrian Sites Near Townsend, Montana (4)

    1. Cromwell Dixon Campground

    10 Reviews
    Elliston, MT
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5490

    "Close to the Continental Divide trail, which we briefly hiked. Beautiful trail. Campsites had tables and plenty of shade."

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    Cromwell Dixon Campground is a nice Forest Service Campground located on the Continental Divide's McDonald Pass."

    2. Richardson Campground

    2 Reviews
    White Sulphur Springs, MT
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 547-3361

    3. Kading Cabin

    1 Review
    Elliston, MT
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 449-5201

    $30 - $45 / night

    "If you are looking for a quiet campground away from electronic distractions then this campground is for you."

    4. Cottonwood Creek

    1 Review
    Wolf Creek, MT
    46 miles
    Website

    "Only a mile or so from holter lake so you can drive back to the lake and play around or go to the store."

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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Townsend, MT

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  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 24, 2019

    Kading Cabin

    Have a quiet unplugged night at Kading Campground

    If you are looking for a quiet campground away from electronic distractions then this campground is for you. Kading Campground is located along the upper Little Blackfoot river at the end of Little Blackfoot road. Being at the end of the road and located along the river you will have a nice quiet night as the only vehicle traffic with be those vehicles travel to the campground of near by trail head. Kading Campground has 11 sites, each site has a picnic table and metal fire rings. The campground has two vault toilets. Water is available at Kading Cabin located across the road from the campground entrance. A small public corral is located across the road from the campground, and there are two horse watering troughs in the campground. A trail head at the end of the road can be reached from a short trail at the end of the campground. The trail follows the Little Blackfoot river. A five mile hike leads to Blackfoot meadows a popular fly fishing location. The campground has been recently cleared of its beetle killed trees making the campground much more open than it used to been, but this is still a nice quiet campground to visit.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 27, 2018

    Richardson Campground

    Small oh-hum campground

    I was not impressed with Richardson Campground. This campground has three sites. Be sure to pay attend to the sign at the beginning of the campground "NO TURN AROUND" this sign is correct. Once you get past the second campsite their will not be room to turn around if you have a trailer. A signal vehicle can turn around a tree at the third campsite, but if someone is camped in the third site you may not be able to even do that. The three campsites sit along a small creek. The first site has a picnic table, metal fire ring and a BBQ grill. Sites 2 and 3 both have a picnic table and metal fire ring. The campground has a single Outhouse, not a vault toilet, this is a small wooden outhouse. At the entrance to the campground is a trailhead and a horse corral, an added bonus if you bring horses. Horses are not allowed in the campground. This campground is a "Pack-in, Pack-out" campground with no water.

  • Stephanie T.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Good access to Continental Divide trail

    Stayed one night while visiting a friend in Helena. Close to the Continental Divide trail, which we briefly hiked. Beautiful trail. Campsites had tables and plenty of shade. There was a highway near the campground, which unfortunately meant we had occasional noise at night.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 12, 2019

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Nice camground on the Continental Divide

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    Cromwell Dixon Campground is a nice Forest Service Campground located on the Continental Divide's McDonald Pass. The campground has 15 campsites serviced by two vault toilets and water spigots. This is a Trash-in Trash-out campground. The campground has a mixture of drive and and pull through sites. All sites are first come first served. This campground use to be nicer until pine beetles killed most of the trees. All the dead trees have been removed making this campground more open, with little cover from the winds. Cromwell Dixon is very busy during the summer months. The campground is available in the shoulder seasons if snow drifts are not blocking your access to the campground. Nearby the campground are trail heads for the Continental Divide trail heading south along the trail. The hike along the CDT trail is a nice hike through rolling terrain.

  • Will M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2021

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Great place to avoid summer heat

    I stayed there for a few weeks when the temperature is down in the valley started to get into the upper 90s and near 100. It was a good 10° cooler at this campsite than down in the valleys. You sit right below the continental divide with good access to the continental divide trail. The other big plus is that there is a cell phone tower right above the campground so you have excellent cell phone service. It's a nice clean little campground with a pit toilet and water available.

  • Aiden A.
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Nice, comfortable, easy to access campground.

    You can turn right off the highway and easily access dispersed camping around the site. Only drawback is the highway noise but it dies down when it gets dark.

  • Megan B.
    Jul. 16, 2018

    Cottonwood Creek

    Right next to the creek

    Great secluded spot to set up a tent or boondock. Vault toilets. Only a mile or so from holter lake so you can drive back to the lake and play around or go to the store.

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 9, 2022

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    Quiet with nice views

    Sites have good separation. Potable water taps and vault bathrooms are very clean. Higher elevation for cooler Summer evenings. No hookups. Decent cell signal. Can hear road noise at a distance, but not too loud.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 7, 2022

    Cromwell Dixon Campground

    No Frills

    This is a small, no frills site just outside of Helena, MT. No hookups for RVs; Vault toilets, which were very clean. Pack in/Pack out as there are no trash receptacles. Moderate road noise until dark. Beautiful views and dark skies at night for stargazing


Guide to Townsend

Horse camping in Montana offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and equestrian-friendly facilities, making it a perfect getaway for horse enthusiasts.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • At Kading Cabin, you'll find a small public corral and horse watering troughs, ensuring your horses are well taken care of during your stay.

Tips for equestrian camping near Townsend, Montana

  • When visiting Richardson Campground, be mindful of the "NO TURN AROUND" sign, as the access can be tricky for trailers, but the nearby horse corral is a great perk.

Most campgrounds have horse-friendly activities

  • Enjoy great fishing and hiking opportunities at Cottonwood Creek, which is just a short drive from Holter Lake, perfect for a day of adventure with your horse.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Townsend, MT is Cromwell Dixon Campground with a 4-star rating from 10 reviews.

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