Camping in Columbus, MT, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2024

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Montana
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Columbus

89% (474 reviews)

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Green Meadows

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Joliet, MT

We are Centrally located between Billings and Yellowstone National Park. Activities are either Direction.The property is just at the edge of Joliet,Mt. Accessible to the store.Learn more about this land:Your 🏡 away from 🏠 Friendly 😁 🤪 49’s Fire-pit. 12 1/2 ft. outside TV screen with 📡 Outside 🎱 table. 🎯 game. Lots of grass for Outside games. Bring your🐴shoes. Croquet & Badminton. Giant yard 🎲. Plenty of 🅿️ Rv dump. Easy access. Safe environment. 107 Miles from West Yellowstone.

Booked 7 times

Creek side retreat

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Nye, MT

Quiet and peaceful DRY campsite with Midnight Creek running thru. Several fishing accesses within 2-5 miles. ATV / 4-wheeler riding distance to Picket Pin, Old Nye, Cliff Swallow, Benbow and Carters Camp. Campsite roughly 1/2 acre. 12 miles west of Absarokee, 45 miles north of Red Lodge. 2.5 hours from Yellowstone Park. Excellent views!

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Big Sky Vistas

7 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Columbus, MT

Peaceful and quiet surrounded by lots of wildflowers, wildlife, and the pleasant aroma of sagebrush. Parking area is reasonably flat. Remote subdivision on 4500-foot ridge, 10 miles from Columbus exit 408, off of Interstate 90. Your camping spot is near the road for easy access, but the road is private and dead-ends just beyond my property, so traffic is very minimal. I aim to treat all my guests as if you were a long-time friend. I try to be your personal concierge, so anything you need or want to know, just ask.

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Eagle Mountain Retreat RV site

4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Columbus, MT

Camp under the stars in Big Sky country. See deer, wild turkeys, an occasional eagle and other birds. RV parking with 30 amp electric hookup. 1/2 mile from Yellowstone river and just 2 miles from fishing access. Close enough to take a day trip to Yellowstone National park. Nice and quiet except for the occasional train that's a ways away but most people say it's not a problem at all.

TRINITY RANCH

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Columbus, MT

Learn more about this land: Your campsite offers the peace and quite of a ranch. There are wonderful dirt roads for mountain biking, private access to world class fishing within half a mile on the Yellowstone River. Bring your horses or UTV and ride the area, Bring your telescope to view the wonders of the heavens. Often you will see deer in the area. Hot tub and a fire pit to chat with your host. Host will BBQ dinner for extra fee. Wonderfully located - 45 minutes from the Beartooth Mnts. 3.5 hours from Yellowstone NP. Hour West of Billings. Two night minimum. Fourteen day maximum. No smoking or open fires allowed.

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Eagle Mountain Retreat RV site

4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Columbus, MT

Camp under the stars in Big Sky country. See deer, wild turkeys, an occasional eagle and other birds. RV parking with 30 amp electric hookup. 1/2 mile from Yellowstone river and just 2 miles from fishing access. Close enough to take a day trip to Yellowstone National park. Nice and quiet except for the occasional train that's a ways away but most people say it's not a problem at all.

Big Sky Vistas

7 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Columbus, MT

Peaceful and quiet surrounded by lots of wildflowers, wildlife, and the pleasant aroma of sagebrush. Parking area is reasonably flat. Remote subdivision on 4500-foot ridge, 10 miles from Columbus exit 408, off of Interstate 90. Your camping spot is near the road for easy access, but the road is private and dead-ends just beyond my property, so traffic is very minimal. I aim to treat all my guests as if you were a long-time friend. I try to be your personal concierge, so anything you need or want to know, just ask.

TRINITY RANCH

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Columbus, MT

Learn more about this land: Your campsite offers the peace and quite of a ranch. There are wonderful dirt roads for mountain biking, private access to world class fishing within half a mile on the Yellowstone River. Bring your horses or UTV and ride the area, Bring your telescope to view the wonders of the heavens. Often you will see deer in the area. Hot tub and a fire pit to chat with your host. Host will BBQ dinner for extra fee. Wonderfully located - 45 minutes from the Beartooth Mnts. 3.5 hours from Yellowstone NP. Hour West of Billings. Two night minimum. Fourteen day maximum. No smoking or open fires allowed.

Booked 1 time

Whispering Wind

1 site · Lodging40 acres · Reed Point, MT

Enjoy a peaceful night, high above the crowds, in this inspired hayloft, overlooking 40 acres of pastureland alongside the Yellowstone River. Splash along the shores or try your hand at catching trout at the nearby Indian Fort fishing access. Wind down with a cold one from the Waterhole Saloon and then rock yourself to sleep in your cozy nest! Best suited for 18 years and up.

Green Meadows

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Joliet, MT

We are Centrally located between Billings and Yellowstone National Park. Activities are either Direction.The property is just at the edge of Joliet,Mt. Accessible to the store.Learn more about this land:Your 🏡 away from 🏠 Friendly 😁 🤪 49’s Fire-pit. 12 1/2 ft. outside TV screen with 📡 Outside 🎱 table. 🎯 game. Lots of grass for Outside games. Bring your🐴shoes. Croquet & Badminton. Giant yard 🎲. Plenty of 🅿️ Rv dump. Easy access. Safe environment. 107 Miles from West Yellowstone.

Creek side retreat

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Nye, MT

Quiet and peaceful DRY campsite with Midnight Creek running thru. Several fishing accesses within 2-5 miles. ATV / 4-wheeler riding distance to Picket Pin, Old Nye, Cliff Swallow, Benbow and Carters Camp. Campsite roughly 1/2 acre. 12 miles west of Absarokee, 45 miles north of Red Lodge. 2.5 hours from Yellowstone Park. Excellent views!

Ellison Ranch

5 sites · RVs, Tents2000 acres · Mc Leod, MT

This ranch was homesteaded in 1896 by a German immigrant, and has been in the family for 120 years. We enjoy sharing that history with anyone who is interested. We have 5 designated drive-in sites along the West Boulder River. Each is separate and well spaced. Only #1 has any close traffic - and that is occasional ranch vehicles.

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Trees, Lake view, Rock buttes!

14 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Lockwood, MT

4 miles from Billings. 1000 acres. We try to keep things as natural as possible except we do mow the common area in the trees. For security reasons, we will meet you at the gates and escort you to your camping spot upon 1st arrival. Fire wood available for sale $10 - needs to be discussed before hand. Camping available on the butte for viewing of northern lights. Lots of room to explore. Long term camping is available. 1 porta-potty on site.

Booked 1 time

Mystic View RV Site

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Fishtail, MT

Experience stunning views of the Beartooth Mountains from your RV site at Mystic View. This scenic location allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area. Take a hike or fish in nearby streams during the day, then cozy up to a campfire under the stars at night. With panoramic vistas of one of Montana's most breathtaking mountain ranges, Mystic View is the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Come seeking adventure? South central Montana won't disappoint! Experience the raging Woodbine Falls in Nye. Hike the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area, Custer National Forest or the Beartooth Mountain Range. Wildlife abound including elk, moose, deer, mountain goats, big horn sheep, black bear, grizzly, mountain lions, wolves, and bald eagles often visit the area. Mystic View makes a perfect base location for a day trip to Red Lodge by way of the famous scenic Beartooth Highway. If fishing is your Montana dream, the Stillwater River is known for some of the best fly fishing in the state. Minutes from our property check out Stillwater County's multiple fishing accesses.

Rocky Flats Mobile & RV Park

5 sites · Lodging, RVs3 acres · Roberts, MT

Just a block off Hwy 212, we are tucked in by pasturelands and a gorgeous southern views of the Beartooth Mountain range. It is a sweet little piece of paradise but so close to everything you need — 5 min to Rock Creek access, 15 min to Red Lodge, and 20 min to the foothills of the Beartooths.

Capp Camp

1 site · Tent2 acres · Roberts, MT

Located outside of Red Lodge and Roberts Montana. There are beautiful mountain views of the Beartooths. Red Lodge Montana is 15 minutes away with much to offer and Cooney Dam is about 15 minutes away as well. There is star gazing and walking roads. A dog or two is allowed but must be on leash while at the property.

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Beautiful S Central Montana RV Stay

2 sites · RVs350 acres · Greycliff, MT

Park your RV and relax among rolling hills, spacious property and spectacular views that include mountains, horses, cows and Montana's amazing wildlife. Includes water and electric. There is a dump station in Livingston, MT. RV SITE: The RV site is located in an acre fenced area that houses a shop and barn and sits next to a fence with a Ranch House on another fenced acre that serves as a short-term rental (airbnb/vrbo). Enjoy a short hike to access Bridger Creek which runs through the property or hike to the top of the property "on top of the world" and enjoy spectacular views of the Crazy Mountains, Beartooth Mountains and the Yellowstone River. Just minutes from BLM, national forest and Yellowstone River fishing access, 1.5 hours from the North entrance of Yellowstone National Park and only 15 minutes from the quaint town of Big Timber, this property has everything families, hikers, hunters, anglers, cattlemen and rodeo goers could want. This property really does have it all. The property can accommodate horse and stock trailers too, for an additional fee. Cattle and horses can graze, roam and be worked in the round pen with reservations, depending on weather, and an additional fee. Hipcamp now requires that either the camper or the host has a toilet. Our RV sites have water and electricity but no sewage. If you choose to stay on our property, you must have your own toilet facility. GENERAL: Free WiFi ACCESS: ¾ of a mile from highway on level gravel road to property IT’S A WORKING RANCH: Livestock and horses onsite, often in view from the Ranch House, barn cats next door and wildlife all around. When available, bunnies, chickens, cats, cows and horses may be shown/visited with reservation. You’ll likely see ranch hand/family members around the property feeding and caring for animals, riding horses or quads, cleaning-up, etc.

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Eagle Mountain Retreat RV site

4 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Columbus, MT

Camp under the stars in Big Sky country. See deer, wild turkeys, an occasional eagle and other birds. RV parking with 30 amp electric hookup. 1/2 mile from Yellowstone river and just 2 miles from fishing access. Close enough to take a day trip to Yellowstone National park. Nice and quiet except for the occasional train that's a ways away but most people say it's not a problem at all.

Big Sky Vistas

7 sites · RVs, Tents20 acres · Columbus, MT

Peaceful and quiet surrounded by lots of wildflowers, wildlife, and the pleasant aroma of sagebrush. Parking area is reasonably flat. Remote subdivision on 4500-foot ridge, 10 miles from Columbus exit 408, off of Interstate 90. Your camping spot is near the road for easy access, but the road is private and dead-ends just beyond my property, so traffic is very minimal. I aim to treat all my guests as if you were a long-time friend. I try to be your personal concierge, so anything you need or want to know, just ask.

Creek side retreat

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Nye, MT

Quiet and peaceful DRY campsite with Midnight Creek running thru. Several fishing accesses within 2-5 miles. ATV / 4-wheeler riding distance to Picket Pin, Old Nye, Cliff Swallow, Benbow and Carters Camp. Campsite roughly 1/2 acre. 12 miles west of Absarokee, 45 miles north of Red Lodge. 2.5 hours from Yellowstone Park. Excellent views!

TRINITY RANCH

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Columbus, MT

Learn more about this land: Your campsite offers the peace and quite of a ranch. There are wonderful dirt roads for mountain biking, private access to world class fishing within half a mile on the Yellowstone River. Bring your horses or UTV and ride the area, Bring your telescope to view the wonders of the heavens. Often you will see deer in the area. Hot tub and a fire pit to chat with your host. Host will BBQ dinner for extra fee. Wonderfully located - 45 minutes from the Beartooth Mnts. 3.5 hours from Yellowstone NP. Hour West of Billings. Two night minimum. Fourteen day maximum. No smoking or open fires allowed.

Green Meadows

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Joliet, MT

We are Centrally located between Billings and Yellowstone National Park. Activities are either Direction.The property is just at the edge of Joliet,Mt. Accessible to the store.Learn more about this land:Your 🏡 away from 🏠 Friendly 😁 🤪 49’s Fire-pit. 12 1/2 ft. outside TV screen with 📡 Outside 🎱 table. 🎯 game. Lots of grass for Outside games. Bring your🐴shoes. Croquet & Badminton. Giant yard 🎲. Plenty of 🅿️ Rv dump. Easy access. Safe environment. 107 Miles from West Yellowstone.

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Booked 7 times

Creek side retreat

1 site · RV, Tent3 acres · Nye, MT

Quiet and peaceful DRY campsite with Midnight Creek running thru. Several fishing accesses within 2-5 miles. ATV / 4-wheeler riding distance to Picket Pin, Old Nye, Cliff Swallow, Benbow and Carters Camp. Campsite roughly 1/2 acre. 12 miles west of Absarokee, 45 miles north of Red Lodge. 2.5 hours from Yellowstone Park. Excellent views!

Mystic View RV Site

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Fishtail, MT

Experience stunning views of the Beartooth Mountains from your RV site at Mystic View. This scenic location allows you to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area. Take a hike or fish in nearby streams during the day, then cozy up to a campfire under the stars at night. With panoramic vistas of one of Montana's most breathtaking mountain ranges, Mystic View is the perfect destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Come seeking adventure? South central Montana won't disappoint! Experience the raging Woodbine Falls in Nye. Hike the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Area, Custer National Forest or the Beartooth Mountain Range. Wildlife abound including elk, moose, deer, mountain goats, big horn sheep, black bear, grizzly, mountain lions, wolves, and bald eagles often visit the area. Mystic View makes a perfect base location for a day trip to Red Lodge by way of the famous scenic Beartooth Highway. If fishing is your Montana dream, the Stillwater River is known for some of the best fly fishing in the state. Minutes from our property check out Stillwater County's multiple fishing accesses.

TRINITY RANCH

2 sites · RVs10 acres · Columbus, MT

Learn more about this land: Your campsite offers the peace and quite of a ranch. There are wonderful dirt roads for mountain biking, private access to world class fishing within half a mile on the Yellowstone River. Bring your horses or UTV and ride the area, Bring your telescope to view the wonders of the heavens. Often you will see deer in the area. Hot tub and a fire pit to chat with your host. Host will BBQ dinner for extra fee. Wonderfully located - 45 minutes from the Beartooth Mnts. 3.5 hours from Yellowstone NP. Hour West of Billings. Two night minimum. Fourteen day maximum. No smoking or open fires allowed.

Trees, Lake view, Rock buttes!

14 sites · RVs, Tents1000 acres · Lockwood, MT

4 miles from Billings. 1000 acres. We try to keep things as natural as possible except we do mow the common area in the trees. For security reasons, we will meet you at the gates and escort you to your camping spot upon 1st arrival. Fire wood available for sale $10 - needs to be discussed before hand. Camping available on the butte for viewing of northern lights. Lots of room to explore. Long term camping is available. 1 porta-potty on site.

Green Meadows

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents30 acres · Joliet, MT

We are Centrally located between Billings and Yellowstone National Park. Activities are either Direction.The property is just at the edge of Joliet,Mt. Accessible to the store.Learn more about this land:Your 🏡 away from 🏠 Friendly 😁 🤪 49’s Fire-pit. 12 1/2 ft. outside TV screen with 📡 Outside 🎱 table. 🎯 game. Lots of grass for Outside games. Bring your🐴shoes. Croquet & Badminton. Giant yard 🎲. Plenty of 🅿️ Rv dump. Easy access. Safe environment. 107 Miles from West Yellowstone.

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Camping near Columbus guide

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