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Sheffield Campground offers horse corrals in a prime location between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. The rustic campground features sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes specifically designed to accommodate horse trailers and equestrian needs. Located near the Snake River, sites 11 and 12 provide the best access to horse facilities and trail connections. The campground's $10 per night fee provides access to the corral area, with plenty of firewood available throughout the grounds. While there are only about 10 sites available on a first-come, first-served basis, the horse camping spots are spacious enough for vehicles with horse trailers. The single vault toilet serves the small campground, where neighbors are generally respectful of camping boundaries.
Taylor Fork Road Dispersed Camping provides free dispersed camping with public-use wooden horse corrals approximately 40 minutes from Yellowstone's west entrance. The area features natural clearings suitable for parking horse trailers with uneven ground requiring levelers at some sites. Horse owners can access the adjacent creek for watering their animals, with grassy areas surrounding the campsites where horses can graze. The first of three sites on the initial loop offers the most seclusion and direct creek access. Sites lack amenities like drinking water, toilets, or trash service, so campers should pack accordingly. For riders seeking horse campgrounds near West Yellowstone with quiet trail access, this area delivers scenic wooded surroundings, wildflowers, and cliff views while keeping Yellowstone's west entrance within reach.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near West Yellowstone (19)
1. Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA
"Had a tent site next to the creek/pond. Very quiet at night. Check in was a breeze. Camp store appeared to be well stocked. Bathrooms were spotless, large and well appointed."
"The location of the campground is perfect. It is very close to West Yellowstone and the entrance into the park. You could hear the traffic on the highway but it wasn't too bad. "
2. Bootjack Dispersed Camping
"Lots of open areas to set up camp, either on the edge of the woods or in more open grazing areas. Your neighbors will include grazing cattle. Minor road noise; convenient to West Yellowstone."
"Very close to West Yellowstone, about 25 minutes away. Close to Hwy 20. Lots of camping sites that are in the trees or out in the open. Dirt road has ruts, but many large rigs were camped here."
3. Pony Express Motel & RV Park
"While this is not a typical “campground “ experience, we enjoyed being in town and being able to walk to shops and restaurants. There is a lovely park with lots of green grass to walk your dog."
4. Sawtelle Mountain Resort
"Everything else in west Yellowstone closed or full. Looks like a great spot when RV park is open!"
"This was a great campground, that’s pretty close to Yellowstone. Our kids loved the pool. We didn’t love our campsite. The fire pit was awkwardly close to the site next to us."
5. Big Springs Campground
"We went up with some friends and had gotten 2 sites next to each other. Our site was a good size area, and was next to walking trails, across from the bathroom, and close to the water spigot."
"After a random restaurant stop, a local recommended we go check out big springs campground, which is the headwaters of the snake river and not too far outside of Yellowstone. I am so glad we did!"
6. Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
"About 40 minutes to west Yellowstone entrance"
"Easy to get in, next to some corrals. We woke up next to grazing horses, took a dip in the cold river, just super peaceful and gorgeous."
7. Headwaters Campground at Flagg Ranch — John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway
"HeadWaters Rv campground is located in the perfect place right between Yellowstone and The Tetons. Perfect for exploring both Parks."
"Great spot on the outskirts of both Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks. we stayed in a cabin which was very cozy and clean."
from $61 - $125 / night
Check Availability8. Sheffield Campground
"A few have more trees and there are horse corrals and two secluded sites next to them. We stayed in #3, one of the more treed sites with plenty of room for our tent, and loved it!"
"The camp host was so kind, we stayed in site #11 which is near the creek and by horses the trail riding place occasionally keeps there. My daughter loved petting the horses."
from $13 / night
Check Availability9. Mary Mountain Backcountry Patrol Cabin — Yellowstone National Park
"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."
10. Warm River on Forest Road 150
"No designated metal fire pits, but there are rocky set ups all around about 5 to 6 campsites that I noticed. Bear boxes are provided throughout. The creek runs right through the campground."
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 38 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 21 min from Pocatello, ID
- 2 hrs 44 min from Helena, MT
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near West Yellowstone, MT
169 Reviews of 19 West Yellowstone Campgrounds
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Lindsey C.
TravelerSawtelle Mountain Resort
The reason it’s a 5 is because Preston hooked us up last minute with a spot and electrical. Everything else in west Yellowstone closed or full. Looks like a great spot when RV park is open!
Brodie B.
RangerTaylor Fork Road Dispersed
A local treasure find
I live in Bozeman and this is the first time staying at Taylor Fork. Incredible. I settled at spot 11 and the peace is tremendous. Of course I won’t give it 5 stars if there’s not a picnic table or bathrooms or other amenities but that’s fine, this is a definite treasure trove. Today we drove a couple miles up the road and got on a trailhead to a basin that might’ve been the best hike of my life. Beautiful. Solo. Perfect amount of difficulty. Views. This will certainly be one of my top 3 go-to spots for the future since I live in Bozeman and it’s so easy to get away.
Taylor M.TravelerSheffield Campground
Tent site
Great campground only bad thing is before the bridge the road is nice gravel no issues for any vehicles after the bridge there’s some rocks and deep divots in the road my car is low and 2 wheel drive so just have to be smart and careful of how you drive
Tom J.
GuideBootjack Dispersed Camping
Quiet wooded setting
Nice area and dispersed campsites- relatively easy to get into though expect some potholes and rutting of roads. Close to Hwy 2 = light road noise. Open range so you can expect some cattle roaming around. About 10 miles to W. Yellowstone.
- Tom J.Guide
Bootjack Dispersed Camping
Peaceful Setting
Lots of open areas to set up camp, either on the edge of the woods or in more open grazing areas. Your neighbors will include grazing cattle. Minor road noise; convenient to West Yellowstone.
Connie B.RangerEagle Creek Campground Custer Gallatin National Forest — Custer Gallatin National Forest
Beautiful place to rough it
This is just outside Yellowstone so it is beautiful. We saw a herd of elk driving in but couldn’t take a picture because we had to concentrate on the rough, narrow, winding road in front of us. It is beautiful once you make it. And must be quite popular because we had a hard time finding one. The outhouses are pretty clean.
- MMabel G.Traveler
Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
Heaven
This was my favorite dispersed campground during my trip. Easy to get in, next to some corrals. We woke up next to grazing horses, took a dip in the cold river, just super peaceful and gorgeous.
- AAdam H.Guide
Eagle Creek Campground Custer Gallatin National Forest — Custer Gallatin National Forest
Great views
What camping should be like. Primitive camp spots. We fit our 26' with no probles. Wild life around on the ridges and even some in the campground. Just amazing Also. Fire rings picnic table w/ spot for wheel chair at spot 19
Guide to West Yellowstone
Horse campgrounds near West Yellowstone, Montana offer convenient access to both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. These equestrian camping areas sit at elevations between 6,500-7,500 feet, contributing to cool nighttime temperatures even during summer months. Many horseback riders prefer sites along Taylor Fork Road where wooden corrals are available for public use, though summer weekends typically fill quickly.
What to do
Trail riding from camp: At Bootjack Dispersed Camping, riders access nearby trails without trailering horses. "Great location. Close to yellowstone. Cattle range, but quiet. Lots of free spots for big and small rigs," notes Hardy's R.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Many equestrian campers report dawn and dusk wildlife sightings. "We had a moose every morning walk thru," writes Greg R. about his stay at Bootjack Dispersed Camping, where riders often spot elk, deer and occasional predators.
Fishing access: Horse-friendly sites offer creek access for both horses and anglers. "The area is wooded with green grass and wildflowers everywhere... with easy access to the creek and a huge cliff on the other side," reports a camper at Taylor Fork Road Dispersed.
What campers like
Natural water sources: Equestrian campers appreciate creek access for watering horses. "Quiet, breathtaking view of the creek, mountains and forest. Absolutely gorgeous and peaceful place to camp. About 40 minutes to west Yellowstone entrance," writes Jennifer C. about Taylor Fork Road Dispersed.
Public horse facilities: The corrals at Sheffield Campground receive consistent praise. "If you have horses, definitely go for site 11 or 12," recommends Meghan D., who notes these sites offer the best access to the horse facilities.
Spacious sites for trailers: Horse-friendly sites typically accommodate larger rigs. "Perfect campground if you plan on visiting both parks. It's quiet, bug free and located close to a creek so you can soak your sore feet after a long days hike," writes Evan W. about Sheffield Campground.
What you should know
Bear safety protocols: All equestrian camping areas require strict food management. "Each site has a firepit and picnic table. Some sites have bear boxes," notes Meghan D. at Sheffield Campground, adding that firewood is plentiful throughout the area.
Limited amenities: Most horse camps lack running water and shower facilities. At Yellowstone Park-Mountainside KOA, however, "Free showers and laundry facilities that we desperately needed" are available according to Kelly A., making it a good option for resupply days.
Weather fluctuations: Summer campers should prepare for dramatic temperature changes. "It did rain the night we were there and we woke up to 34 degrees. That was shockingly cold for us Arizonans in August," warns Joshua M. about Taylor Fork Road Dispersed.
Tips for camping with families
Free camping options: Budget-conscious families appreciate no-fee sites. "Free in May!" reports Emma C. about Sheffield Campground, noting that "the bathroom was unlocked! The sign said no fee was needed since it was out of season."
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