Beach Camping Near Big Sky, Montana, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2026

With a name like Big Sky, it's easy to imagine pitching a tent under the Milky Way in the Montana Rockies. This ski resort town puts you at the foot of looming peaks and Gallatin Canyon. The best part—it's just a stone's throw from Yellowstone. It may be a vacation hot spot, but Yellowstone National Park has no shortage of camping options. Choose from over 2,000 campsites across 12 campgrounds, or bask in the isolation of a remote backpacking site. For secluded camping in the wilds of Montana, venture into Gallatin National Forest. The whopping 3.1 million acres of rugged mountains and buttes are home to endless wildlife. Keep an eye out for moose, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep. Want easy access to Big Sky? Discover the seasonal campgrounds of Gallatin Canyon. The towering rock walls invite you to enjoy world-class rafting, fishing, and hiking. Just over 6 miles from Big Sky Montana on the Gallatin River, you find Red Cliff Campground. Another popular spot is Swan Creek Campground, where you can sleep under fir and spruce trees at 5,800 feet. While Big Sky campgrounds lend themselves more to tents, you can still find RV camping. Just keep in mind the closest dump stations are in West Yellowstone and Bozeman. For no-stress camping, you can always hunker down in an RV park with Wi-Fi, private picnic tables, and fire rings. Want to enjoy Big Sky skiing in the winter? Get cozy in a heated cabin.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Big Sky

With a name like Big Sky, it's easy to imagine pitching a tent under the Milky Way in the Montana Rockies. This ski resort town puts you at the foot of looming peaks and Gallatin Canyon. The best part—it's just a stone's throw from Yellowstone. It may be a vacation hot spot, but Yellowstone National Park has no shortage of camping options. Choose from over 2,000 campsites across 12 campgrounds, or bask in the isolation of a remote backpacking site. For secluded camping in the wilds of Montana, venture into Gallatin National Forest. The whopping 3.1 million acres of rugged mountains and buttes are home to endless wildlife. Keep an eye out for moose, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep. Want easy access to Big Sky? Discover the seasonal campgrounds of Gallatin Canyon. The towering rock walls invite you to enjoy world-class rafting, fishing, and hiking. Just over 6 miles from Big Sky Montana on the Gallatin River, you find Red Cliff Campground. Another popular spot is Swan Creek Campground, where you can sleep under fir and spruce trees at 5,800 feet. While Big Sky campgrounds lend themselves more to tents, you can still find RV camping. Just keep in mind the closest dump stations are in West Yellowstone and Bozeman. For no-stress camping, you can always hunker down in an RV park with Wi-Fi, private picnic tables, and fire rings. Want to enjoy Big Sky skiing in the winter? Get cozy in a heated cabin.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Big Sky

1. Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

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37mi from Big Sky · 2 sites · RVs

Quiet RV Sites with Big Views – Just Minutes from Bozeman Escape to our peaceful slice of Montana, just a few minutes off the Belgrade exit. Tucked behind a shop in an open field, our RV spots offer a quiet, out-of-town feel with easy access to all the restaurants, shops, and attractions in Belgrade and Bozeman. Enjoy wide open skies, beautiful views of the Bridger Mountains, and the peacefulness of rural life. We offer two RV sites: • One with 50/30 amp service • One with 30 amp service Each site includes a level gravel pad and picnic table for your comfort. There’s also a rustic fire pit available—please bring your own firewood (sold at nearby gas stations). Extras for your stay: • A super clean porta-potty is available on-site from May 1 to September 30 You’ll hear roosters crowing every morning, and you might spot horses, goats, or other friendly farm animals nearby. It’s all part of the authentic Montana farm experience. We’re close to rivers, trails, and mountain adventures. Big Sky and Yellowstone are easy day trips from here—making this a great basecamp for exploring Montana.

2. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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633 sites · Wisdom, Montana

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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3. Yellowstone National Park

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2193 sites · Wyoming

Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.

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4. Henrys Lake State Park

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86 sites · Island Park, Idaho

Henrys Lake State Park: A High Mountain Angler's Paradise.

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Public campgrounds near Big Sky

Bear Creek Cabin

13mi from Big Sky · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Bear Creek Bunkhouse Campground

13mi from Big Sky · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Wall Creek Cabin

25mi from Big Sky · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Bear Creek Campground and Picnic Area

27mi from Big Sky · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

West Fork Cabin (Ennis)

28mi from Big Sky · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Riverview Campground

28mi from Big Sky · 24 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

West Fork Madison Campground

28mi from Big Sky · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Madison Campground

29mi from Big Sky · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Clover Meadows Campground and Picnic Area

29mi from Big Sky · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Wade Lake Campground and Picnic Areas

33mi from Big Sky · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Hilltop Campground

34mi from Big Sky · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Black Butte Cabin

34mi from Big Sky · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Jim

September 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great place to stay with potable water and electricity (30 or 50 amp). Close to all amenities. We stayed there three seperate times this year. Will be back next year

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Frank

September 2025

45 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

This was a great location for visiting friends in Bozeman. The directions to the site were good and the site was clean, level, completely fenced, and offered electricity and water. We travel with two golden retrievers and after checking with our host, they were allowed to roam freely on the large, fenced property. We are very satisfied RVers and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wild Horse.

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Tiffany

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great directions. Was nice to have wifi and hookups. Responsive host. Clean well maintained site. Farm life is talkative early and reminded us of home.

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Jennifer

September 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

My folks stayed in Space 1 and I was in Space 2 for this visit. It worked out perfect for us. Clean and simple. Just what we needed for the night. The chickens reminded me of home! Thanks Michael!

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Chris

September 2025

24 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

We were there all by ourselves and it was a nice, private spot.

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Dean

September 2025

23 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Host was great. Fresh eggs for breakfast. Leash free and long hiking trail.

Staci

September 2025

29 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great easy access site with flat, well graveled spaces. Have stayed there twice and this time even got the stamp of approval from my glamper husband.

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Scott

August 2025

40 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Very good spot with electric and water. Easy to get to and had no problem in a 40 foot class A.

Katherine

August 2025

35 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Excllent space and beautiful views. Lopved the privacy and the chickens.

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Mary Ann

August 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

4 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great place to stay for a few days. Very nice hosts…they even shared some of their fresh eggs with us! Electric and water was nice to have and convenient to town. We really enjoyed watching their chickens and chicken ‘guard dog’.

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Kim

August 2025

27 ft Class C

3 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

We camped at site 2 of Michael’s property for three nights while exploring the Bozeman area. I highly recommend this for several reasons. Michael is a wonderful host; very responsive with communications, friendly, and helpful once on site, as needed. He was generous to give us a dozen fresh eggs, which we enjoyed all of (Thank you, Michael!). The location was easy to set up at. It took very little effort to level my RV; potable water was readily accessible to add to my fresh water tank (I connected my own hose to the one already in place to add water to my tank at Site 2; Site 1 likely would not require any additional hose length); and the electric service was reliable (30 amp at Site 2; Site 1 has 50 amp). The location was quiet and the surrounding neighborhood is a nice area for walking. There is a Town Pump less than 3 miles away with a free RV dump station. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.

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Donald

July 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

4 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

We really enjoyed staying at Michael’s land the view of the mountains is beautiful. It is easy to get in and set up, they even asked if we wanted a dozen eggs. We have a 40ft 5th wheel and they have one spot with 50 amp the other is 30 amp.

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Darin

July 2025

28 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Super Nice Guy! Clean, nice place and a bargain for the Bozeman area.

Demi

July 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Perfect stopover before flying out the next day! We loved waking up to the chickens and also so grateful for the water and electric hookups! Thank you for having us!

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Denise

July 2025

30 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

What a wonderful place to stay with a very nice host!! Quiet and safe with a nice area to walk the dog.

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regina

July 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Clean, easy, safe spot to stay! Michael was helpful—tho hardly any help was needed since everything that was expected was there.

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James

July 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

There are two sites on the property, which are very well kept with gravel. The site has 30 or 50 amp and potable water. We have a 35' Class A motorhome and a towed vehicle with plenty of space. It is a secure site and we felt very safe. There is lots of room for a pet to enjoy. If you will really like being woken up to the sounds of the rooster, so no alarm is required. The owners also provided a dozen eggs from the laying hens. We have stayed here 4 seperate times and will go back again and again.

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Julie

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great hip camp sign pointed our way to the rear of the property. Power and numbered camp sites are very visible and clear. It was nice to allow the dogs free rein which you cannot do at a park. Also the fresh eggs as others described was lovely. We stayed here to visit Big Sky, Livingston, Bozeman, and all the fun Montana could pack into 4 days! We were there for the 4th and had panoramic surround sound fireworks too!

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JK

July 2025

26 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Michaels land was well marked, it was in fact easy to back in, it was also level and well cared for.

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Wade

June 2025

40 ft fifth wheel