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Best Equestrian Camping near Whitefish, MT

163 Reviews

Camp Whispering Pines accommodates equestrian visitors with 20 acres of space and horse corrals, making it one of the few horse-friendly campgrounds near Whitefish, Montana. The property includes an arena for exercising horses and provides convenient trailer parking for equestrians. Located about 4 miles from Kalispell and 20 minutes from Whitefish Lake, the campground offers tent and RV sites with picnic tables and access to showers. The sites are spacious enough for rigs with horse trailers. The property maintains clean facilities with portable toilets and an outdoor shower that remains available throughout a guest's stay.

Positioned just 5 minutes from Rebecca Farms equestrian venue, Camp Whispering Pines serves as a strategic base for horse enthusiasts participating in local events. The campground sits approximately 40 minutes from Glacier National Park and 20 minutes from the Under The Big Sky venue. Riders benefit from the open space available for horses to stretch out after trailering. The quiet, country setting provides a peaceful environment while maintaining proximity to town amenities. Horse owners can access regional riding trails while having the convenience of nearby Kalispell for supplies. Cell phone reception remains strong throughout the property, allowing guests to stay connected despite the rural setting. The campground operates under a permit system and requires reservations.

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Best Equestrian Sites Near Whitefish, Montana (14)

    1. Glacier Campground

    51 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5689

    $45 - $120 / night

    "Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite."

    "Great place tucked away from the road. Sites are smaller. Place was clear even the showers. Hot water in the morning not so much at night."

    2. Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    22 Reviews
    West Glacier, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-5280

    "Located west of Glacier Park on highway 2, it’s close enough to visit the park and also close to Whitefish and not super far from Flat Head Lake."

    "It’s very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. We found fun things to do in nearby Hungry Horse, CowY, and Columbia Falls."

    3. Glacier Rim River Access 10363

    10 Reviews
    Coram, MT
    12 miles
    Website

    "This site is tucked away between the road and the river. It's super peaceful and there weren't many people around (some stayed in their car, and there was one other tent pitched by the river)."

    "I was at the first campsite on the right, less than a quarter mile walk down to the pit toilets and river."

    4. Mountain View RV Park

    3 Reviews
    Columbia Falls, MT
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 892-2500

    "Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. There is also a small basketball court."

    "We did visit Hungry Horse Dam. Beautiful and the story behind the name is interesting. Montana Distillery is close by in Coram and a good brewery/restaurant in Columbia Falls."

    5. Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    7 Reviews
    Kalispell, MT
    15 miles
    +1 (520) 429-0574

    $45 - $65 / night

    "5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park."

    "Proximity to Whitefish, Glacier NP is excellent."

    6. Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    32 Reviews
    Polebridge, MT
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 888-7800

    $10 - $15 / night

    "When I say off the beaten path I should really be saying unpaved path. Make sure you have good shock absorbers on your vehicle, as it is miles and miles of dirt roads to get here."

    "Cool spot to hang around for a couple days. The 3 hikes right off the campground are pretty cool with the Bowman lake trial being the easiest. Relatively busy campground while I was there."

    7. Timber Wolf Resort

    5 Reviews
    Hungry Horse, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 387-9653

    "The downsides were it's a steel walk to grills, internet, and bathrooms. But very pleasant. You can hear the road but it's not loud."

    8. Fairview Ranger Station

    2 Reviews
    Trego, MT
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 293-7773

    $75 / night

    "My family and I stayed here for a week, if you’re looking to get away from it all, this is definitely the place. We can’t wait for our next vacation!"

    "Behind those, there's a well made horseshoe tossing area. Gas lights provide plenty of light in the ranger station. Bring your own water and bedding."

    9. Johnson's Campground & RV Park

    19 Reviews
    Babb, MT
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 450-0035

    $32 - $187 / night

    "We did the grinnel glacier hike and we were camping all the way in whitefish so we stayed here for a night in Between. Hot showers and laundry! You do need shower tokens!"

    "I noticed from walking around not all have a grill, so if that's important to you I'd specifically ask during reservations."

    10. Heritage Cabin Property

    3 Reviews
    Fortine, MT
    36 miles
    +1 (406) 882-4196

    $25 - $65 / night

    "Located with Kootenai National Forest all around and GNP West entrance just an hour and a half drive, Heritage Cabin and Heritage Park Campground has been the chosen jumping off point for many explorers"

    "Park Place in Montana has a great quiet spot to bring your camper, setup a tent, or stay in their cabin and enjoy some time away, while also having lakes and other conveniences not too far. "

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163 Reviews of 14 Whitefish Campgrounds

  • Julia M.
    Oct. 9, 2020

    Mountain View RV Park

    Great spot to stay!

    Great place to stay. Big grassy area in the middle of the RV park with picnic tables, great for walking dogs or just relaxing in the grass. There is also a small basketball court. Minimal bugs- just a few knats that would seek out the lights at night. Site was level and just enough space for trailer and truck(a bit crowded but worked), full sun, no shade and a picnic table. Splitter on the water spiket provided. Light road noise from hwy nearby, but not bad. Customer service was nice and accommodating.$2 wash/$2 dryer so a little high, but the laundry services were clean. Gravel back-in site, asphalt roads, great for strolling around in the evening. 

    We stayed for 7 days so paid for 6 and the 7th was free. They also accept Good Sam members. 

    The wifi was a tad slow, but for the most part worked pretty good. Hotspot on cell for video calls and Netflix though. 

    Close to the grocery(Super 1 Foods) and 2 miles from the rodeo grounds and Blue Moon Nite Club where they have a weekly Thursday Rodeo in the summer. It was fun! Very accessible to Whitefish, Kalispell, downtown Columbia Falls, Hungry Horse, and Glacier National Park.*The cajun restaurant in Whitefish Tupelo Grille was awesome!!

  • Nancy C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 17, 2021

    Mountain View RV Park

    Good basecamp for adventuring

    I can't add much to Julie M.'s review. Very thorough and accurate. AT&T service was just ok. We did visit Hungry Horse Dam. Beautiful and the story behind the name is interesting. Montana Distillery is close by in Coram and a good brewery/restaurant in Columbia Falls. Lots of things for kids and teens close by. Amazing Fun Center, Glacier Highline, Putt Putt in West Glacier and many others. Really nice place for a basecamp.

  • Charles Y.
    Jun. 8, 2023

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Close to everything, but still out in the country!

    5 minutes to Rebecca Farms, 20 minutes to Under The Big Sky Venue, 20 minutes to Flathead and Whitefish Lakes, 40 minutes to Glacier National Park. Minutes to Kalispell and a wide variety of food and drink options.  Corrals for horses 20 acres and an arena to stretch out.   Book a spot, you will love it!

  • Kayla K.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Glacier Campground

    Gorgeous!!!

    Montana is absolutely gorgeous! I may be biased because I go to college in Montana, but there is so many great outdoor activities. The mountains and scenery are my favorite. Some college friends and I have done a lot of camping over the years together, and Glacier Campground was one of my favorites. The campground is awesome, and is a few exits down from the Glacier National Park. Trees surround you within the campground, which was great because my friends and I had hammocks so those were easy to hook up with all the trees! One thing we really enjoyed doing was we did some horse back riding! There is a place nearby where you can go and do this. We had a blast!! There are many lakes and rivers too that are great. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, and also rented some kayaks at a local shop a few miles away. The campground does offer spots for tents, RVs and they also have cabins. We chose to tent because we are poor college students :). Maybe at some point we would try renting a cabin because they looked pretty fun. We didn't reserve our spot ahead of time, but we were able to get a spot still. It was in the spring time, so I'm sure if it was in the summer months you might want to call and make a reservation. Each campsite does have a table and fire pit which came in handy for us. We only stayed for the weekend, but wish we could have stayed longer to do some hiking. Because Glacier National Park is right around the corner, I know they have great hikes. If you are into hiking, I would definitely research hikes in that area. I can't wait to come back!!

  • carrie H.
    Jul. 9, 2021

    Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    Great location!

    Located west of Glacier Park on highway 2, it’s close enough to visit the park and also close to Whitefish and not super far from Flat Head Lake. Sites are close together but most have trees between each spot so there’s a feeling of privacy. Most sites are pull through and are very easy to access. Bathrooms were nice, but basic. They have a laundry room with pay machines and a deep utility sink where we washed our dishes. There is a little cafe and small gift shop that has some goods, but mostly souvenir type stuff. Get the huckleberry muffin! It’s amazing!

  • James W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Moose Creek RV Resort and Bed & Breakfast

    Nice Campground

    We loved this campground. The staff were helpful and they had a variety of sites. We had an asphalt pad, but some were gravel. There were tent spaces as well. The store was nicely stocked and the bathrooms were typical. There were games for the kids and a sauna for the adults. It’s very close to the West entrance to Glacier National Park. We found fun things to do in nearby Hungry Horse, CowY, and Columbia Falls.

  • Stephanie T.
    Aug. 3, 2016

    Bowman Lake Campground — Glacier National Park

    Off the beaten path and beautiful

    When I say off the beaten path I should really be saying unpaved path. Make sure you have good shock absorbers on your vehicle, as it is miles and miles of dirt roads to get here.

    Once you arrive the lake itself is spectacular. The campground is right next to it, and some of the campsites have an amazing view. We had plenty of shade (there are a lot of trees).

    Warning: I experienced more mosquito bites here than at any other spot in Montana. Bring your repellant!

  • S
    Sep. 4, 2021

    Johnson's Campground & RV Park

    Great location!

    They have 150 tent sites and say they typically have something available last minute. We did the grinnel glacier hike and we were camping all the way in whitefish so we stayed here for a night in Between. Hot showers and laundry! You do need shower tokens!

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Horses Welcome | Hot Shower | Close to Everything

    Quiet and peaceful

    I stayed at Whispering Pines for three nights in a July heatwave. It was a work trip, and I tried to book a hotel but was offended at the high prices in the Flathead, so I opted to take my teardrop and camp.

    This place was great. It is a really nice place with plenty of space, a very clean porta-potty and an outdoor shower. No electric hookups, but there is great cell reception and it’s only 10 minutes from downtown Kalispell.

    The price was reasonable, compared to nightly hotel room rates, but for camping, anything over $35 a night really should have power. But, all things considered, this place does what it does really well, and that’s fine. Bottom line: if you are looking for a clean, quiet place to camp in Kalispell, give this place a try. Proximity to Whitefish, Glacier NP is excellent.

Guide to Whitefish

Horse camping in Montana offers a unique opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes while enjoying the company of your equine friends. With a variety of campgrounds catering to horse enthusiasts, you can find the perfect spot to set up camp and ride the trails.

Tips for equestrian camping near Whitefish, Montana

  • At Camp Whispering Pines, you'll find a peaceful environment with ample space for your horses and a clean outdoor shower for a refreshing rinse after a long day on the trails.
  • Tuchuck is designed with horse campers in mind, featuring ramps for loading horses and troughs for feeding, making it a convenient choice for equestrian travelers.
  • The Fairview Ranger Station offers a rustic experience with a fenced yard for added security, perfect for those looking to enjoy a more secluded camping adventure with their horses.

Equestrian campgrounds include essential amenities

  • Glacier Campground provides electric hookups and drinking water, ensuring you have the necessary comforts while enjoying your time with your horse.
  • At Timber Wolf Resort, you can enjoy a variety of accommodation types, including cabins and glamping options, while still having access to horse-friendly facilities.
  • Mountain View RV Park is a well-reviewed spot that accommodates horses and offers essential amenities like sanitary dump stations and electric hookups.

Activities for horse campers in Montana

  • Enjoy scenic rides and breathtaking views at Bowman Lake Campground, where you can explore the surrounding wilderness and enjoy the tranquility of nature.
  • Glacier Rim River Access 10363 provides access to beautiful river views and nearby trails, perfect for a day of riding and relaxing by the water.
  • Experience the remote beauty of Grave Creek Campground, where you can ride through quiet, dusty trails and enjoy the stunning mountain views while keeping an eye out for local wildlife.

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