Best Tent Camping near Virginia City, MT

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Best Tent Sites Near Virginia City, MT (30)

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468 Reviews of 30 Virginia City Campgrounds


  • Tara The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maiden Rock Dispersed
    Oct. 18, 2024

    Maiden Rock Dispersed

    Best Dispersed Camping

    For a dispersed BLM camping area, this is lovely. Plenty of sites that each have a picnic table and long gravel spot to park an RV. There’s a cute little river and some interesting rock features. Close to the freeway so an excellent stop for a night spot.

  • Marne F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Barretts Station Park Campground
    Oct. 10, 2024

    Barretts Station Park Campground

    Barretts Park "Campground "

    It's basically a park with 2 RV spots tucked in at the end that were taken. The rest of "camping" is free in the gravel lot. Water and pit toilets, picnic tables available. It was close to the freeway, so there was lots of road noise all night.

  • Kelda C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maiden Rock Dispersed
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Maiden Rock Dispersed

    Great find!

    This place looks like a paid campground, only free! All the spots have a picnic table, fire pit and bear box. The mountain views all all around you are gorgeous. Some other folks camping here went trout fishing - so that's an option. Only downside is that my dogs had some trouble walking on the gravel.

    GPS: 45.702416, -112.736869

  • Tristan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Barretts Station Park Campground
    Oct. 3, 2024

    Barretts Station Park Campground

    Easy Access Campsite

    Stopped here on my way back home to Grand Teton. Super clean and large campsite with a few fire rings and an outhouse. A little noisy just because it’s right next to the interstate, but at night it’s fairly quiet.

  • Boyce B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Revenue Flats
    Sep. 22, 2024

    Revenue Flats

    Beautiful spot!!

    You need a reliable car/truck to get the campground, but it's a great view, and if you climb up to the Fishbowl, it is worth it! it's a great spot for hammocks as well. Overall great spot.👌

  • Tristan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Easy Access Campground

    This is a fantastic campground with lots of empty sites along Taylor Creek. The site I stayed at had a fire pit with lots of room to setup a tent or camper if you’re interested. Lots of distance between each campsite and again, a pretty valley view with a beautiful creek.

  • Trudi A.
    Camper-submitted photo from Yellowstone Holiday Resort
    Sep. 17, 2024

    Yellowstone Holiday Resort

    Great views but poor WiFi

    Great views of the lake and mountains. Visits from the resident bison on property. Don't count on WiFi which was pretty much nonexistent.  Great laundry and showers. Tim & Trudy are great hosts and sources of knowledge about cool things to see along with Yellowstone.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaverhead River RV Park
    Sep. 16, 2024

    Beaverhead River RV Park

    Older RV Park used to be a KOA

    We stayed here twice this year, once going North and then headed South for home.  First time they put us in a full hook-up that was to small so I asked for a bigger spot and because about 1/3rd of the spots were empty, they moved me.  Owner was very friendly and willing to find us a better spot.  Second time was on Sunday and the note on door put us in an even smaller full hook-up, despite me asking for a bigger site so I wouldn't have to unhook.  This is one reason for only three stars.  Office was closed and no one answered the phone or returned our call.  The site was totally unacceptable.  Even if I un-hooked there was not enough room to park the pick-up truck.  Left several messages, no response.  We moved to an empty water/electric only site and set up.  An hour later another camper came in and said we were in their spot.  We moved again to another spot hoping no one would claim it.  Still no response from owner.  I guess camp is unsupervised on Sunday.  Maybe owner was out of town.

    Second reason for only three stars:  Camp is older and full hook-up sites are close to each other.  I did not see any 50 amp, only 30 amp.  The openings for dumping are a couple of inches below ground level and the kind you just point the hose down and put a few rocks over to hold it down.  Gravel sites that are mostly level.  

    The Good:  The water and electric only sites in the back (spots 28 to 36) of the park are long and spread out.  I recommend if you can go without having sewer connection, the ones in back (spots 28 to 36) are the best to stay in.  Don't get the ones in front.  Big trees and lots of grass (but watch out for the gofer holes).  Quiet and peaceful night.

    Did not use their restrooms or showers or pool (may not have been open) so no comment.  There is a dump site.  Wifi was 17 mbs but slowed down in the evening.  We use AT&T and got two bars of 5G.

  • Charlie L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harrison Lake Campground
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Harrison Lake Campground

    Peaceful and Secluded

    Harrison Lake Campground is a great spot if you're looking for a quiet getaway. The campsites are spacious and well-spread out, offering plenty of privacy. It's a rustic camping experience, but the beautiful scenery and peaceful surroundings make it worth it.
    It provides a peaceful setting for campers looking for a quiet retreat, with well-spaced sites that ensure privacy.

    From: Block Blast puzzle game.

  • Gerhard D.
    Camper-submitted photo from Chisholm Campground
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Chisholm Campground

    A Hyalite Reservoir Favorite

    The only thing that would make this campground super great would be power at each site. The fees charged here are a bit high for a basic campsite.

  • Devin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadow Lake Campground
    Sep. 7, 2024

    Meadow Lake Campground

    Beautiful and Busy

    This site was lovely. We pulled in around 5pm or so and there was only one spot available next to the restroom. Lucky one other spot was large and we ended up sharing it with some other campers. Picnic tables available at each site and vault toilet on site was well maintained and clean.

    It was a quiet and lovely place to rest for the evening.

  • marcus F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bacon Rind trailhead
    Sep. 5, 2024

    Bacon Rind trailhead

    Just off the main road behind a hill

    Easy to drive into, and parking lot is easy to turn around in.  You can't see the main road from here, so very private.

  • d
    Camper-submitted photo from Spanish Lakes
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Spanish Lakes

    Beautiful lake

    I visited this lake last week. I love it and slope game. The water is pristine and visually appealing with no obstructions like stumps or logs, as mentioned earlier. The lake underwent complete drainage and dredging. It has been populated with eight different types of fish. I recently reeled in two bass weighing 2-3 pounds each. My wife has successfully caught numerous quality channel catfish. This lake is quite lovely. However, the landing area is shallow, restricting the launch of large bass boats.

  • owen T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Maiden Rock Dispersed
    Aug. 16, 2024

    Maiden Rock Dispersed

    MAIDEN ROCK MINE

    Blm camping on the big hole river, montana, free up to 16 days. About 15 spots. Boat ramp, fishing hiking fire pits, no wood available.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
    Aug. 11, 2024

    Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park — Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park

    Nice!!

    Was able to snag a primitive spot for one night. This campground isnt too far off I90 near 3 Forks, MT. No cell service (ATT) at the campground but 5g at the caverns. Hosts were super friendly and nice. I was in A7 which had a nice shade tree. Did not use the facilities so can’t speak to that. They had a guest speaker that night share about the bat population in MT. Very interesting!! Be sure to unhook and get to the caverns early in the morning to get a reservation to tour. We did the Paradise tour as my son is in a wheelchair. The classic tour looked super cool though!

  • Cody K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Beautiful Site

    We stayed one night on our way back from Yellowstone. My RTT was perfect for this. There was a small corral for horses and plenty of room for a horse trailer and truck.

  • christian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046

    Bozeman visit

    We stayed here for a few days off one of the main trail head. There are not many sites off the main trail head and we’re all full when we arrived.

    We have a 25ft off road travel trailer and attempted to go down two side trail heads. The further one was so bad we had to back all the way out. The closest side trail head was slightly better. We made down the road. However there wasn’t many sites here as well. There was maybe 3-4 sites along this whole trail head. We needed up stay in a pull in a valley early on in this trail head

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Swan Creek Campground
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Swan Creek Campground

    I was so lucky to get a spot!

    This is one of the nicest campgrounds around Big Sky I was told, but they fill up fast! I drove through hoping I could get just one night when I really needed it and I lucked out. Spot 8 had a sign that it was open for just that night! I loved it. Very private, surrounded by trees and the creek behind. I fell asleep to the water and the neighbors were all very quiet and respectful of each other and the space. Definitely a hidden gem in the chaos of Big Sky.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Cliff Campground
    Jul. 24, 2024

    Red Cliff Campground

    Clean but crowded on the Gallatin

    I booked 2 nights on Recreation.gov less than 3 weeks in advance. I was camping while working an event in Big Sky.

    The campground is quite large, and this time of year, completely full every night. It is right on the river and very close to the highway. This means it is not quiet. Still, it’s 10 minutes to Big Sky, clean and well equipped. Overall a good choice in this area if you can make a reservation.

    There are bear-safe food storage lockers, fire rings, and picnic tables at each camp site. Long before the bears eat you, the mosquitoes and deer flies will. Bug spray advised. Pit toilets are well-used but reasonably clean. The on-site hosts make sure to mark reservation cards on each site, and put signs at the entrance when the campgrounds is full. This kept traffic inside the campground to a minimum. Much appreciated.

  • Stefanie I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Red Cliff Campground
    Jul. 18, 2024

    Red Cliff Campground

    Beautiful Big Sky adjacent to Gallatin River

    Nice campground near Adjacent to Gallatin River. Some sites are actually right next to the river. Our site, 43, up on the hill, would be perfect except for the proximity of the vault toilet. The vault toilet was extremely clean and did not smell at all, inside the room, however, at our campsite, every now and then, we would get an unpleasant waft. Camp sites are well spaced and some even have hook ups (not 43). Our site was unique and nice as it was tri-level. Level 1 is parking/trailer, level 2 is fire ring and table, level 3 is an area to set up a tent.

  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rambling Moose Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Rambling Moose Campground

    Great little place

    Very clean, super nice owners, close to a quaint little historical town, and 15 minutes from another great little town. Good foods and shopping nearby. Very clean showers and laundry area. Definitely recommend!

  • Barb N.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rambling Moose Campground
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Rambling Moose Campground

    Excellent campground, location and Views!

    Great hosts, Full hookups, lots of space & Beautiful views. Rode our bikes to Virginia City -lots of fun!

  • Haley S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Rumbaugh Ridge Desginated Dispersed
    Jul. 11, 2024

    Rumbaugh Ridge Desginated Dispersed

    Nice Little Spot

    The coordinates are a little off - you will drive about 2 miles past Lonehurst Campground, and then take a slight right onto the road labeled with a “designated camping only” type of sign. There are 3-4 spots that I saw, but I was the only one there! Quiet place with a creek right by my camping area. As expected, the mosquitos and flies are quite abundant, but don’t let that deter you!

  • Joshua C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground

    Beautiful State Park, Tenacious Mosquitos!

    I made the mistake of picking one of the 2 spots at the end of the camp loop. Sites 16 and 17 site right on the swamp and are infested with mosquitos. You can see standing stagnate water bog on both sides of site 16 where we stayed.

    I tried 3 different bug repellants, burned multiple mosquito coils, started a fire and had the large 20ft Thermacell lantern running for hours. They never cleared out and ended up with so many mosquito bites. We ended up hunkering down inside our van with the bug screens on. We did come on a dry hot July day.

    The state park, campgrounds and trails are so beautiful its hard to fault the campground on the mosquitos. We are going to request to move sites away from the swamp area. Walking around the campground, the mosquitos are less at other sites but still around. I think our typical protection might work better over there but was ineffective at site 16. 

    My partner likes to run and the paved trail is really nice and is far enough off the road for a great morning run. I find it super quiet here and the 5G UC T-Mobile signal is plenty to work and stream content.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Countryside RV Park
    Jul. 8, 2024

    Countryside RV Park

    Lots of green grass!

    This is a great place in Montana. Easy access. Right outside Dillon MT. We stayed here one night and then the the Lewis and Clark Limestone Cavern tour. It is about an hour. Camp ground is super clean and all the sites are very easy to access. Very nice hosts.



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