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Big Hole Boondockin'

1 site · RV, Tent325 acres · Twin Bridges, MT
Big Hole Boondockin' is located in Southwest Montana along the beautiful banks of the Big Hole River. River View Livestock, a 325 acre working cattle ranch, surrounds our camping areas which gives you the opportunity to enjoy a real Montana ranch experience. If you're not into the ranch lifestyle, hop on a raft, inner tube or kayak and float down the river enjoying a cold beverage. We also offer bank fishing on our private property. Stressed? Book some time with our emotional support animals and snuggle one of the pigs or cows to take some stress out of your life. These animals are part of our family and love to sit and relax with humans, begging for belly scratches and giving kisses. Whatever your camping dream is, our focused, friendly staff will work to achieve it. We look forward to hosting you and your family and friends and sharing our day to day dream life.
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Lightning Ridge A-Frame

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Polaris, MT
This is a dry cabin with electricity perched mountainside with stunning views of the Pioneer Mountains. This peaceful setting is near Maverick Mountain Ski Resort, Elkhorn Hot Springs, Crystal Park, the Pioneer Scenic Byway, Coolidge Ghost Town, and dozens of lovely hiking trails in both the east and west Pioneers.
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Little Country

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Wisdom, MT
Centrally located 2 minutes from Wisdom in the heart of the Big Hole Valley River valley. Easy access to fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, or anything else an outdoor enthusiast could desire. Jackson Hot Springs Lodge is a short 20-minute drive away. Plenty of room to tie horses off. Please Note- This is a dry cabin. Currently there are no bathroom facilities available but are available close by.
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Gunslinger Gulch Ghost Town

29 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents52 acres · Anaconda, MT
This 1880s era mining & ghost town converted lodging & event center is the perfect place to live out your cowboy/cowgirl dreams and experience the Old West. We offer all the modern amenities we have come accustomed to, yet maintain the original appearance of being transported back in time. Available for film production rental, weddings, retreats, reunions or any special event. Dry camping and horse camping available in addition to our amazing units.
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The Meadow

5 sites · Lodging3 acres · Carmen, ID
Welcome to the Weaver's Meadow. We have lived on this property for the past 31 years and it is the very spot where a blind date led to an engagement which let to a beautiful love story and 3 wonderful children. Now, we hope you too can come and enjoy the utterly breathtaking beauty of our secluded, creekside paradise. Nestled among the aspen trees you will find a one room cabin complete with bed, table and chairs, wood cookstove and all the amenities you will need to truly relax with the comfort of a cozy cabin to forget the outside world.
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Chokecherry Cattle Company

3 sites · RVs3 acres · Twin Bridges, MT
Three Unique and Exclusive RV sites near the Big Hole River! Full water, power and sewer hook ups located directly between two fishing accesses. Incredible views of the Pioneer Mountain Range. Plenty of room to park your boat as well. Enjoy watching the native bird and deer population. Hike the unique geological landscape of McCartney Mountain. If you are a fly fisherman, this is a dream location! Perfect amenities for a family reunion or group camping trip!
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East Ridge Retreat

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Butte, MT
Welcome to Butte! Enjoy 26 roomy feet in a lovingly restored 1991 Terry Resort camper. Queen foam mattress, pullout couch, booth table seating. Relax in the shaded lounge stream side in the heat of the day. A fire pit is available during open burn season. There’s excellent cell service, solar lights and fridge in the camper as well as a solar powered charging station to charge your devices, a camp shower, Coleman stove, pour over coffee supplies, potable and washing water, a simple, private outdoor camp toilet, Bluetooth speaker, and DVD player. Three private acres are yours to enjoy, however there are neighbors with dogs and apiaries to the east and west of the property and intermittent barbed wire fencing, therefore pets must be leashed at all times and we enforce a 10:00 pm quiet time. Parking is restricted to one vehicle due to the limited useable parking space. Horses pasture to the south, please do not approach or attempt to feed them, but they do seem to enjoy being photographed.
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4D Ranch

1 site · Lodging30 acres · Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT
Unigue quiet tipi set on the edge Pintler National Forest, Anaconda Montana. Good location to unplug and recharge. There is no cell service at the property.(off grid) The property does have a outhouse, portable water and fire ring. Incredble views of Mount Haggin and surrounding mountain range. Short drive to Twin Lake Trailhead, Georgetown Lake and the Town of Anaconda. Twin Lakes Trailhead(3miles from tipi) open up opportunities to hike into several high alpine lakes and access the Continental Divid Trail. You can hike right off the property onto Forest Service roads and trails. Fishing and boating at Georgetown Lake. A wonderful location between Yellowstone National Park and Glaicer National Park. I'm a outdoor, horse enthusiast doglover Montana woman. I'm sharing my property because this is where I go to unwind and relax. Unload the horse,unload the dog and leave the phone in the truck. The tipi location is in the mountains and primitive road getting to the tipi. Recommend a a high clearance vehicle. Dog friendly tipi please be consider and be a responsible dog owner. Please call before leaving cell service. Will give detailed driving directions.
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BAR - 01 Ranch

5 sites · RVs55 acres · Ramsay, MT
Approximately 60 acres of beautifully secluded campsites with a 2-acre reservoir. Number 5 campsite is a bit small for large RVs , small RVs, pick up campers ,or vans are recommended for this site. No tents allowed on this facility .The only campfires that are allowed are at the main campfire pit next to the reservoir. No other campfires are allowed at any time .Secluded beautiful views this is a packet in pack it out. Set up for large RVs with lots of space available between individual sites there is no electricity, water or sewage also there is no trash pickup. All campers must be able to provide for themselves these amenities. You will need to pick a site from the map included in the pictures to reserve your particular site
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Breathtaking beaverhead basecamp

2 sites · RVs, Tents13 acres · Salmon, ID
Learn more about this land:Flat spot, decently private with a babbling ditch and view of the beaverhead mountains. Outhouse available complete with new toilet seat. All the delicious well water you can handle. Also, access to a slide in camper with a little wood stove and a propane cooktop. Available upon request.
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Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins

5 sites · RVs30 acres · Rader Creek, MT
Welcome DIRECTIONS These Campsites are in Pipestone so Take Pipestone exit heading west take a immediate right on gravel rd. (Road to Ringing Rocks theres a sign Pipestone Ringing rocks RV and Cabins with red arrow pointing east follow it for about a 1 1/2 miles crossing 3 cattle gaurds and a railroad track go another 50 yards and there a gate # 234 on post and the RV spots are just past the cabins. enjoy the views and to take in the fresh Montana air there's also a fire pit (fire wood for sale) and a picnic table set up ( potable Water fill available, there are no public Bathrooms so Rv must have Bathrooms in them) ,for you and your family to enjoy a nice outing and look at the Montana stars in Big Sky country there are also hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy utv,dirt bike,peddle bike. or just a nice nature walk all these trails are shared in them
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Moose Owl Meadows

3 sites · RVs2 acres · Anaconda, MT
A quiet neighborhood with an alpine feel, just minutes from Georgetown Lake and forest trails for boating, paddling, hiking, biking and more! Enjoy the fresh mountain air, pine trees galore and local wildlife on this peaceful parcel. The friendly towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg are both within 20 minutes drive.
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Adventuring in the largest national forest in Montana should definitely be added to your summer (or winter!) to do list. Activities abound in The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, including wilderness trekking, scenic drives to killer views, camping among smallish forest sites, downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter, lake fishing, picnicking, and exploring historic wild-west ghost towns in the summer. You can also check out parts of the Continental Divide trail which crosses through this park, and cheer on thru-hikers in the final stretch of their epic journey. You may just have to flip a coin to decide between the plethora of outdoor fun in this 3.35 million acre forest. The choice is yours, all you have to do is pick one and get going!

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