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Top Equestrian Camping near Virginia City, MT

27 Reviews

Horse camping is the perfect way to enjoy Virginia City. If you're an equestrian lover who prefers nature-based adventure, yet still wants comfort, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Camping with horses is a beautiful way to experience nature. These scenic and easy-to-reach Montana campsites are perfect for your horse camping excursion.

Best Equestrian Camping Sites Near Virginia City, MT (12)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Lakes
  2. Camper-submitted photo from Lake Shore Lodge

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    Lake Shore Lodge

    1 Review
    1 Photo
    16 Saves
    Ennis, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $40 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Creek Picnic Area

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    Spanish Creek Picnic Area

    3 Reviews
    14 Photos
    43 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    A picnic area in the Gallatin Canyon on Bozeman District. Picnic sites: 4 Accessible Facilities: Toilet Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No Information: Bozeman Office 3710 fallon Street Bozeman, MT 59718 (406) 522-2520

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
  4. Camper-submitted photo from Langohr Campground

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    Langohr Campground

    11 Reviews
    26 Photos
    136 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Langohr Campground is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is located just 12 miles south of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.

    Recreation

    Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.

    Facilities

    The campground offers several single-family campsites. A GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 20) for DAY USE ONLY is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. Tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated in open meadows along the creek. Some are located among scattered pine and fir trees.

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    For facility specific information, please call (623) 910-0170.

    Nearby Attractions

    Hyalite Reservoir is just 3.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking. The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Equestrian

    $60 / night

  5. Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Creek Cabin

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    Spanish Creek Cabin

    1 Review
    4 Photos
    12 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Spanish Creek Cabin was constructed in 1934 and retains much of its rustic character from that time. The cabin is available year-round and offers an excellent base camp for a variety of summer and winter recreation opportunities. It is adjacent to a popular trailhead and a campground. Guests may drive to the cabin during summer months. During the winter (December 2nd through May 15th) the access road is gated 3.5 miles from the cabin and guest should be prepared to hike, bike, ski or snowshoe to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and must bring several of their own amenities.

    Recreation

    A nearby trailhead provides access to a network of trails that head south into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and west into non-wilderness areas.The trails can be used by hikers, equestrians, snowshoers and cross-country skiers. Trails also lead to Little Hell Roaring Creek, the north end of the Madison Range and the South Fork of Spanish Creek. This area also offers opportunities for fishing and hunting.

    Facilities

    The two-story cabin has bunk beds and beds with mattresses to sleep up to four people. A wood cook stove is provided. In a kitchen area cleaning equipment is available. A campfire ring is located in front of the cabin. An outhouse is equipped with a vault toilet. Electricity and water are not provided. Guests need to bring their own drinking water, bedding, food, lanterns or flashlights, extra toilet paper, dish soap, garbage bags and first aid supplies, among other necessities. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all trash removed before leaving.

    Natural Features

    The cabin sits at the base of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, in a large meadow, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Wildflowers add bursts of color around the cabin each summer. South Fork Spanish Creek flows nearby. The densely-forested peaks of the Madison Range surround the cabin. This area is home to grizzly bears, moose, elk, deer and bighorn sheep, as well as a variety of bird species.

    • Equestrian
    • Cabins
    • Tent Cabin
    • Glamping
    • Firewood Available
    • Toilets

    $65 / night

  6. Camper-submitted photo from Countryside RV Park

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    Countryside RV Park

    3 Reviews
    41 Photos
    8 Saves
    Dillon, Montana

    Don’t limit yourself to 30 amps when you have a 50 amp rig! Countryside RV Park, located in beautiful Southwestern Montana, has 44 full-service spaces which will accommodate both 30 amp and 50 amp RVs. Don’t hassle with fees for extra guests and family members; everyone can enjoy our beautiful scenery and blue skies for one easy price. Our park has long, spacious sites which can accommodate all big rigs. Monthly spaces sell out quickly, so it’s best to book your extended stay as early as possible. We are located just south of Dillion, Montana surrounded by 360 degrees of beautiful snow-capped mountains. We offer clean restrooms and showers, laundry facilities, satellite friendly sites, and free WiFi to all our guests. Our focus will always be making your stay as pleasant as possible.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $42 - $47 / night

  7. Camper-submitted photo from Wapiti Cabin

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    Wapiti Cabin

    1 Review
    10 Photos
    6 Saves
    Big Sky, Montana

    Overview

    Wapiti Cabin is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and snowmobiling. The cabin can be accessed by vehicle in warmer weather, but snow conditions may require a six mile trek on skis, snowshoes, or by snowmobile. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety, and they must bring several of their own amenities.

    Recreation

    The junction of Taylor Fork Road and Wapiti Creek offers several trailheads leading into the Cabin Creek Wildlife Management Area. Mountain bikers will find several route options in the Wapiti Loops in Taylor Fork, including a 14-mile route that begins at the cabin. For winter sports enthusiasts, the Big Sky Snowmobile Trail is within 2 miles of the cabin, and it offers some of Montana's best backcountry snowmobiling. The area around Wapiti Creek also offers good terrain for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The cabin is open to stock, and there is a corral available for horses. A hitching rail surrounds the cabin for stock use. Please keep in mind that fall hunting season brings big game hunters to this area.

    Facilities

    This is a primitive cabin. It can sleep up to four people, with a maximum group size of six people for overnight use. There is a seven night maximum stay per group. A wood stove is available for heat, and an old-fashioned wood cook stove is also available. Basic ammeneties such as an axe, shovel, bucket and table with chairs are also provided. Four cots are available.An outhouse is located outside and adjacent to the cabin. Firewood is supplied for indoor use only. Renters must gather their own wood for outdoor campfires. A corral is available for stock. A stock pot is provided for boiling water. It is strongly recommended that campers bring their own back country cookware and dishes for use. No electricity or water is available. Guests must bring their own drinking water, flashlights and lanterns, bedding, matches, extra toilet paper, garbage bags, dish soap, and other necessities. The cabin will need to be cleaned and all trash removed prior to departure.

    Natural Features

    Wapiti Cabin is situated inbetween the Madison Mountain Range and the Gallatin Mountain Range at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Beyond the meadow, guests at the cabin can see dense stands of evergreens and rugged mountain ridges. Wapiti Creek flows nearby. The area around Wapiti Cabin is grizzly bear habitat, but it's also home to deer, elk, moose, and other wildlife.__

    Nearby Attractions

    Wapitit Cabin is within the vacinity of West Yellowstone, MT, home of the West Gate to Yellowstone National Park.__ It is also close to Hebgen and Earthquake lakes as well as the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center.__

    • RVs
    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    • Drinking Water
    • Toilets

    $65 / night

  8. Camper-submitted photo from Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures

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    Cinnamon Lodge & Adventures

    1 Review
    14 Photos
    16 Saves
    Big Sky, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $50 - $169 / night

  9. Camper-submitted photo from Windy Pass Cabin

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    Windy Pass Cabin

    1 Review
    3 Photos
    8 Saves
    Big Sky, Montana

    Overview

    Windy Pass Cabin was built in 1934. It provides a rustic mountain retreat with few amenities, so guests need to bring most of their own supplies and gear to make their experience comfortable and enjoyable. The cabin is available from June 16th through October 14th each year. It is accessible via a 2.5-mile hike or horseback ride up the Windy Pass Trail with an elevation gain of 1,300 feet.

    Recreation

    The Windy Pass Trail passes by the cabin and takes hikers and equestrians along the ridge and down through the Gallatin Range. Several other trails crisscross the area, including the Gallatin Crest Trail. Hunting in designated areas is also a popular activity.

    Facilities

    The cabin sleeps four people with a set of bunk beds with mattresses downstairs and two beds in the loft. A wood-burning stove provides heat. A table with chairs, cookware and utensils are available. A horse corral and outhouse with vault toilet are located outside. Drinking water, electricity and firewood are not provided. Guests needs to bring their own water supply. Trash bags are needed for packing out garbage, and guests are expected to clean the cabin before leaving. A cook stove is not provided. Visitors should bring items such as bedding, flashlights or lanterns, matches and extra toilet paper.

    Natural Features

    Windy Pass Cabin is located near the Gallatin Crest at approximately 8,900 feet in the Gallatin Mountains. A small stream flows just below it. High alpine meadows dotted with evergreens surround the cabin and fill with colorful wildflowers in July. A short walk to the top of the Gallatin Crest offers views of the distant snow-dusted peaks of the Absarokas and the Yellowstone River to the east and the Madison Range to the west. Grizzly bear, gray wolf, mountain lion, deer, elk, moose, bighorn sheep and the Canada lynx are some of the wildlife that inhabit this area. Birders may see a wide variety of bird species.

    • Group
    • Equestrian
    • Trash
    • Toilets
    • Alcohol

    $55 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from WF1 Backcountry Campsite — Yellowstone National Park
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