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Best Tent Camping near Whitehall, MT

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Tent camping near Whitehall, Montana provides access to several established and dispersed sites in the surrounding mountains and river valleys. Pipestone RV Park & Campground offers hike-in tent sites year-round with toilet facilities but no drinking water. Nearby Copper City BLM land provides free dispersed tent camping with walk-in access and fire rings scattered throughout the area. For a more established experience, Beaverhead National Forest Mill Creek Campground, located near Sheridan, offers tent-only sites with amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, and vault toilets during its operating season from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Most tent campgrounds in the Whitehall area have basic facilities with varying levels of amenities. Gravel or dirt tent pads are common, with metal fire rings provided at established sites. Vault toilets are available at most developed campgrounds, though drinking water is limited to select locations like Mill Creek Campground. Dispersed camping areas typically lack facilities entirely, requiring campers to pack in water and pack out waste. Bear activity is present throughout the region, particularly in the Tobacco Root Mountains, where food storage in vehicles or bear-proof lockers is essential. Summer temperatures can be hot during the day but cool significantly at night, especially at higher elevations.

The backcountry tent camping experience near Whitehall offers solitude and scenic mountain views. According to reviews, Revenue Flats provides "the most beautiful night sky" for tent campers, though the access road can be challenging for low-clearance vehicles. At Copper City BLM, campers note the "secluded, quiet" atmosphere with "plenty of pull-out sites with scattered man-made fire rings." Pipestone Campground receives praise for its quiet, dispersed setting where "it was easy to set up" and visitors "only saw two other sets of people." For tent campers seeking water access, fishing access sites along the Big Hole River offer tent camping with riverside views, though these sites can be more exposed with limited shade.

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Best Tent Sites Near Whitehall, Montana (29)

    1. Pipestone RV Park & Campground

    1 Review
    Whitehall, MT
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 287-5224

    "It was easy to set up, only saw two other sets of people."

    2. Pigeon Creek

    1 Review
    Whitehall, MT
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 287-3223

    "This as an adorable camp site, way off the beaten trail but the road to it is maintained."

    3. Homestake Lake Camp

    1 Review
    Butte, MT
    15 miles

    "This campsite is right off the exit, but not very noisy. There were several other campers and RVs and trucks there. Even just parts of cars."

    4. Revenue Flats

    6 Reviews
    Norris, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 683-8000

    "Not restrooms or services but tons of little designated pull outs and fire rings. Very open and little shade during the day. Tons of super fun climbing!"

    "This area has a lot to offer within a 15 min drive from wherever you camp. There are a lot of people that use this and there are a lot of parties."

    5. Copper City BLM

    4 Reviews
    Three Forks, MT
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 533-7600

    "Plenty of pull out sites with some scattered man made fire rings. Secluded quiet and great views"

    "Lots of open space and locations to pull out--beautiful views as well! To access this place we went towards Copper City Trail Head, and drove by the entrance onto BLM lands."

    6. Beaverhead National Forest Mill Creek Campground

    2 Reviews
    Sheridan, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 682-4253

    "The campground features 2 double vault toilets and two hand pump wells for water. This is a well shaded campground due to the large fir and pine trees."

    7. Salmon Fly

    2 Reviews
    Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, MT
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "Sites have gravel parking pads, metal fire rings and picnic tables, along with nice grass areas to set up a tent. The fishing access site is with in walking distance to the small town of Melrose."

    8. Serenity Sheep Farm Stay

    7 Reviews
    Belgrade, MT
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 580-7176

    $30 / night

    "We had plenty of space to set up our tent and we felt comfortable leaving it set up to eat at one of the local spots in the nearby town (~15 min away)."

    "We're so happy to have this experienced host on our platform. This is a working farm and there are only 2 sites available. You will have plenty of peace and privacy."

    9. Brownes Bridge Fishing Access Site

    3 Reviews
    Glen, MT
    36 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "Brownes Island Fishing Access Site is located 6 miles south of Melrose on the Big Hole River. This nice little Fishing Access/Campground has five campsite sitting under large cottonwood trees."

    "It’s a small campground (5 spots) with picnic tables and fire rings at each spot and a vault toilet. Right on the river with big trees and a view of the Browne Bridge."

    10. Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Area

    2 Reviews
    Divide, MT
    29 miles
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  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 31, 2019

    Duck Creek Primitive Campground

    Review of Outdoor Element's Firebiner at Duck Creek camping area

    Review of Duck Creek camping area

    This was our second camp at Duck Creek this year with our Venturing Crew. This time we conducted a wilderness survival camp at the far opposite end of the camping area from our last camp. We constructed our survival shelters on the sand and gravel shore of Canyon Ferry Lake. We picked the shore in order to get away from the bugs. The cottonwoods and willows held plenty of little vampires looking for blood, the grassy areas had fewer mosquitoes but a recent hatch had occurred and although they didn't bite all those bugs made you thing you were being attacked. So the beach it was, it was amazing that you could walk out on the beach and not have any bugs, what a slight breeze will do. After setting up our shelters it was time to build a fire and cook dinner. Our site had a rock ring built into the sand, but we found this to be to close to the trees for our liking as the wind would blow embers into the vegetation. We built a new ring next to the water for the nigh. You will be unable to find our fire ring as any evidence of our visit was removed the next morning...Leave no trace. Their is no problem finding fire wood at duck creek drift wood is everywhere. If you want to stay at Duck Creek be prepared, this is primitive camping. No vault toilets, no water, no trash service, no metal fire rings, but you do have cell service.

    Ranger review of the Firebiner from Outdoor Element.

    Gave the firebinder to one of our Scouts to get a fire started, sparks up really well, she had a little problem due to how windy was, but a second try with a cotton ball covered in petroleum jelly had a fire going after three strikes. Our Scouts gave the striker five stars. The cutting blade worked well on string and fishing line, how ever we could not get through 550 para cord, and with such a small opening you are really limited on what you can cut with it. Over all everyone likes the look of the firebiner, and it held up to a weekend of use, is small and light weight and has worked well for clipping items on to packs.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Mar. 8, 2020

    Salmon Fly

    Beautiful small campground on the Big Hole River

    Salmon Fly Fishing Access Site is a beautiful small campground along the Big Hole River. The site has six campsites all nice spread apart from each other, and a decent size day use area. Sites have gravel parking pads, metal fire rings and picnic tables, along with nice grass areas to set up a tent. The fishing access site is with in walking distance to the small town of Melrose. The site has one vault toilet. No water or trash service is available. The site has a concrete boat launch, but be warned that Montana FWP has posted that the water is shallow for larger boats. The campground is nice and quiet, far enough from the Interstate to not really hear the road traffic, there also is a lightly used rail line near by, but did not notice any train noise while at the site. Cost to camp is$12 with a valid MT fishing license,$18 with out, if you are over the age of 62 then those rates drop to$6 or$9 a night.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2021

    Orofino Campground

    Mountain Solitude in Montana

    Orofino Campground is a small campground with 11 sites, but it also has a second half across the road which has two large family/group camps and a Day Use area with a large pavilion. The sites are not numbered. The Campground has a vault toilet. The two family sites each have their own vault toilets, the day use site shares two vault toilets with one of the family sites. This campground appears to get little use and little maintenance. The vault toilets are quite old wooden structures, but in good shape. The campground area has several sites where finding a level spot for a tent is difficult. One hand pump is available for water and is located on the campground section. Each family site had 6+ picnic tables and firer rings with a few BBQ grills. All the sites in the campground have picnic tables but a couple do not have fire rings. The campground has plenty of shade from its large trees, fewer trees in the family areas but still some good tree cover.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2021

    Deerlodge National Forest Orofino Campground

    Solitude in Montana

    Orofino campground is a small campground with 11 sites, but it also has a second half across the road which has two large family/group camps and a Day Use area with a large pavilion.  The sites are not numbered.  The Campground has a vault toilet.  The two family sites each have their own vault toilets, the day use site shares two vault toilets with one of the family sites.  This campground appears to get little use and little maintenance.  The vault toilets are quite old wooden structures, but in good shape.  The campground area has several sites where finding a level spot for a tent is difficult.  One hand pump is available for water and is located on the campground section.  Each family site had 6+ picnic tables and firer rings with a few BBQ grills.  All the sites in the campground have picnic tables but a couple do not have fire rings.  The campground has plenty of shade from its large trees, fewer trees in the family areas but still some good tree cover.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 26, 2021

    Racetrack Campground

    Hidden gem in the mountains

    Racetrack campground is a hidden gem of a campground tucked just in side the Forest Service boundary.  This 13 site campground has large roomy sites well spread out from each other.  Plenty of level ground to place a tent(s) at every site.  Two vault toilets serve this campground.  Each site has a metal fire ring (first sit is a rock ring) and picnic table.  Water is provided from a hand pump.  No trash service so be prepared.  A few of $15 is planned to go in to effect in 2022.  Campground sits in very large mature evergreens along a small creek.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 22, 2019

    Silos Campground

    Exposed windy Campground + Midland Radio Review

    The Silos Campground located on Canyon Ferry Lake is a Bureau of Reclamation campground with 77 dry sites, 4 gazebos, handicapped accessible restrooms and RV sites. The campground is run by Broadwater County. The 4 gazebos in the campground that can be reserved through the nearby KOA campground.

    Silos campground is a large open and windy campground with no tree cover. All the trees are along the lake and provide little to no releaf from the sun or constant winds that blow through the area. The campground consist of 5 camping areas, four of which have boat ramps. One of the camping areas is for tent only camping. Sites are $10 for a single site and $20 for a double site, Stays are limited to 14 days. Golden Age pass holders are $5.00 a night. No Cost during the winter season. The only way to tell if you are in a single site or a double site is if the site number post tells you if it a double site. Each camping area has at least two vault toilets. Each site has a picnic table and metal fire ring. Almost all of the picnic tables are concrete tables.

    The campground's four gazebos can be rented for the night for $30 by contacting the Silos KOA Campground which is located just before the Silos campground. The gazebos all have power and lights.

    The campground has four small boat launches and one large launch with a marina (Broadwater Bay) for docking your boat. The marina is managed by Silos KOA. If you need more information on either the campground or the marina facilities call 406-266-3100.

    On our visit we only found one site that had any protection from the winds, that was site #1.

    The campground does not have a store, but the KOA does have one. If you don't fell like cooking you have two options just outside of the campground. Between the KOA and Silo Campground is the Flamingo Grill which is open seasonally. At the turn on Hwy 12/287 is the Silos Junction Bar and Grill which is open year round. The town of Townsend is less than 10 minutes from the campground is you need more supplies.

    Ranger Review of Midland Radios X-TALKER T10X3 Walkie Talkie

    The X-Talker T10X3 Walkie talkie has a reported range of up to 20 miles and has 22 available channels. These walkie talkies take three AAA batteries. We gave these radios a test shortly after receiving them. Took one for a hike and left another at home. The trail-head for my hike was 16 miles from home and I had a clear crisp signal at the start. While on the hike I added a few more miles to that distance and was still able to communicate without any problems, even while in heavy timber. It wasn't until I started rounding the back of the mountain and lost line of site that the signal was lost, just like all walkie talkies do. We are quiet please with how these radios have been holding up, our Scouts have used them several times and are no worse for wear. Great to use with out Scout group as we can stay in better communication during our activities and trips, especially in those areas with out cell phone signal, which is the location of most of our activities.

    A very good quality 2 way radio at a low cost. We have another set of Midland Radios that these work just as well with.

  • TMB
    Oct. 13, 2020

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

    A SW Montana Favorite

    Great park and campground popular with locals for a quick getaway, and ideal for travelers between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.  Yes, it is on a bench above a river valley and below higher sage and juniper covered foothills.  It can be windy, and it can be hot and sunny in the summer.  Locals find it a great early and late season destination for these reasons.  The trails also dry out/stay dry early and late making it a hiking and mountain biking destination when the higher mountains are snowy or muddy.

    The campground itself has great facilities, and manicured lawns (good since this is rattlesnake country), but little to no natural shade.  Clean restrooms and clean vault toilets.  Small visitor center at the highway entrance and second visitor center for the cave entrance at the top of the mountain (foothill).  Summer brings intermittent ranger programs. I reserved a star for wind and lack of shade, otherwise it’s great camping.

    P.S. spotty cell coverage!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2019

    Galena Gulch

    Nice free BLM campground right off I-15

    Galena Gulch Campground is a free nicely maintained BLM campground just off of interstate 15 south of Boulder Montana. This campground has 10 sites all with metal fire rings and picnic tables. Two ADA accessible vault toilets serve the campground. This is a trash-in trash-out campground. Be sure to bring your own water as there is no water at this campground. Most sites sit along the Boulder River. Camping is limited to 14 days. This is a busy campground despite it not being listed on the BLM's website and their being no indication from the interstate that the campground is present. The main drawbacks of this campground is the noise from I-15 and how busy the campground is. The sites are nicely spread out giving you plenty of room. The entire campground has nice grass covering and is well maintained making finding a good spot for your tent an easy choir.

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Apr. 30, 2019

    Yorks Islands Fishing Access Site

    Ranger Review of York Island FAS & Mountain House Biscuits and Gravy Meal

    York Island FAS Campground Review

    York Island Fishing Access Site Campground sits along the upper Missouri River sitting in mature cottonwood trees and features 10 camping sites and a boat launch. This is a popular and busy campground in the summer. The site has 10 well spread out campsites each with a least one picnic table and a metal fire ring. The campground has one ADA accessible vault toilet. No water is available at this campground and you will need to pack out your trash as trash service is not available. The campground has one ADA Campsite, site #4, unless you really need the sites concrete pad I would avoid this site as it is going to be very busy around the site as it is right next to the boat launch and vault toilet, plus add in the historic sign that is placed in the site. The most secluded site is site 10. If you have a large group then try for sites 6 or 7. Both sites 6 and 7 sit in a large grassy area in the middle of the campground. Site 6 has an extra picnic table. Site 7 is basically two sites in one as a second fire ring and additional picnic tables while not having a parking spot or numbered post for the additional fire ring and tables. Cost for the campground vary depending if you have a valid Montana fishing license or not. Discounted camping for those 62 or older. Cost with out a license is $18 with a license $12. Over 62 with a license $6 with out a license $9.

    Ranger review of Mountain House Freeze Dried Biscuits and Gravy meal

    Tried out the Mountain House Biscuits and Gravy meal and really enjoyed it. It was a chilly below freezing morning when I tried the meal and was a little worried if it would stay hot, but that was not a problem. You could really smell that it was Biscuits and Gravy once I started pouring in the water. Just follow the directions and you're all set, just make sure to stir well so you don't end up with any dry bits. May not look like a traditional biscuits and gravy, but sure taste like it. I managed to eat all of the two servings but it was a little to much for me so this could easily feed two as stated.

Guide to Whitehall

Tent camping near Whitehall, Montana offers a serene escape into nature, with a variety of campgrounds that cater to outdoor enthusiasts looking for a rustic experience.

Tent campers should check out Harrison Lake Campground

  • The spacious sites at Harrison Lake Campground provide plenty of privacy, making it an ideal spot for those seeking tranquility.
  • With beautiful scenery and a peaceful atmosphere, this campground is perfect for a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle.
  • Campers can enjoy fishing access and a rustic experience, although amenities are limited, enhancing the natural feel of the area.

Some prices for tent camping range from $0 to $25

  • Pipestone RV Park & Campground offers affordable tent camping options year-round, making it a budget-friendly choice.
  • At Mill Creek Campground, you can enjoy a well-shaded area with amenities like picnic tables and fire rings for a small fee.
  • For those looking for a more primitive experience, Copper City BLM provides free camping with stunning views, though be prepared to bring your own water.

Tips for tent camping near Whitehall

  • Be ready for a rustic experience at Revenue Flats, where you can enjoy beautiful views but should come equipped with all necessary supplies, as amenities are minimal.
  • If you’re planning to visit Ladysmith, be aware that it has transitioned to a more primitive camping area, so plan accordingly.
  • For a unique experience, consider Pigeon Creek, which is off the beaten path and offers a charming, secluded atmosphere perfect for tent camping.

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