The best campgrounds near Deer Lodge, Montana with snow sports

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States. If you're looking for a snowy escape near Deer Lodge, Montana, with a passion for snow sports, we've got you covered. With over 212 options in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Primrose Meadows (652 reviews), Rusty Nail Farm (146 reviews), and VanGoBoon Campground (135 reviews). With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy activities like surfing, biking, and exploring historic sites. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping adventures in the United States. If you're looking for a snowy escape near Deer Lodge, Montana, with a passion for snow sports, we've got you covered. With over 212 options in the area, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Primrose Meadows (652 reviews), Rusty Nail Farm (146 reviews), and VanGoBoon Campground (135 reviews). With amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and toilets, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're feeling adventurous, you can also enjoy activities like surfing, biking, and exploring historic sites. So grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Gunslinger Gulch Ghost Town

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21mi from Deer Lodge · 29 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Anaconda, MT

Step back in time and camp under the wide-open skies of Montana’s Wild West! Gunslinger Gulch is a real-deal ghost town turned Old West experience, nestled just outside Anaconda in the heart of Big Sky Country. This is dry camping with a twist — surrounded by rustic buildings, rolling hills, and the spirit of the frontier. ⛺ What You’ll Get: Large, level spots for tents, vans, trailers, or RVs (no hookups) Community Campfire available (fire conditions/weather permitting) Epic sunrises, star-studded skies, and wide-open space Access to authentic Western movie sets, vintage photo ops, and cowboy history. Peace, quiet, and a front-row seat to Montana’s natural beauty Experience More: Add-on trail rides (2026), ghost town tours, or chuckwagon dinners (in season) Take unforgettable old-time photos in full costume. Catch special events, reenactments, and live music throughout the year. 🚫 What to Know Before You Go: This is DRY camping — no water, electric, or dump station (bring your own supplies) We’re rustic, just like the pioneers liked it Pets welcome (must be leashed and picked up after) Horse camping also available. Please inquire. Cell service may be limited, wifi available— a perfect excuse to unplug! 📸 Perfect for: Travelers looking for a unique overnight stay, road-trippers with a taste for the Old West, off-grid enthusiasts, history lovers, and anyone craving something different. Come camp where legends once rode — only at Gunslinger Gulch.

2. Mentzer Ranch

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28mi from Deer Lodge · 1 site · Tent, RV · Drummond, MT

Learn more about this land: Located on a working cattle ranch in the secluded Flint Creek Valley, our hand built ranch offers 360 degree breathtaking mountain views and lush fields of free range grazing livestock. Your campsite is backed up to a large mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, offering both wind protection and ample shade. We do have a 30 amp hook and water as well. Feel free to message me for any other questions. Happy travels.

3. Farm Land Escape

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41mi from Deer Lodge · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Helena, MT

Please contact me through here 1-2 days prior to your arrival so I can get your area ready. As there may be one other camper from time to time as well. I want you to have the privacy and the experience as if it was only you and you’re family staying. This 53 acres use to be owned by a guy named John Helberg which is who the road is named after. It’s the original homestead land dated over 100 years ago where they farmed for there dairy cows and other livestock. This is right off a dead end road. You will have a view of a Montana farm field with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Dark nights out of the town means the stars will be out and about! This is a quiet secluded area there is a house near by, he is an older gentlemen you won’t even know he’s there. Depending on time of year there will be a field full of crop or the farm getting farmed. There very well could be some horses near by to pet!! Located 10 minutes from the lakes. 5 minutes from a reservoir. 10 minutes from town. 15 min to closest hiking areas. Helena really is the heart of fun very centralized for all directions of fun! Very easy pull in and pull out area. Please not there may be other campers enjoying as well Black Sandy State Park and Helena National Park are both under 15 miles away. Enjoy hiking and If you’re the boating type, head down the Missouri river in search of a rumored rope swing or jump off the boat for a dip in the crystal waters of Hauser Lake. Looking to avoid all the crowds or enjoy a solitary weekend under the endless Montana sky? Just head to Black Sandy during the winter months! You’ll find the same great stunning views and an ice skating experience that will put your grandparents’ childhood tales to shame. I do have power 50 amp, fresh water, grey water hook up, no black water. This option may not be available all of the time. Nearby is a brown shop this is area is rented out and off limits to camp stayers. The patio area on shop is not for the hipcampers thank you

4. Willow Pond at Bar Diamond Ranch

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46mi from Deer Lodge · 1 site · Tent, RV · Ovando, MT

Our ranch is cozied up along the Blackfoot River and 9 miles away from Brown's lake, both of which are excellent sources of recreation. We are located off the highway on the back county road. This pristine camp spot is on our 5th generation cattle ranch and depending on the grazing schedule you may be serenaded by the sound of soothing "moo's" from our cow and calf pairs as you fall to sleep. Along with our cows, there are chickens and horses nearby, as well as multitudes of wildlife. Three couples of Trumpeter Swans call our pond home, as well as ducks, geese, loons, sandhill cranes, and a whole cascade of other bird varieties. Deer, grizzlies, black bear, badgers, elk, foxes, and rabbits also call our ranch home and can usually be spotted nearby. The camp site itself is along our pond. This pond unfortunately does not have any fish, but it is very relaxing to paddle a kayak or canoe in and out of the willow branches that surround it. You will have a quiet, serene and private location, hidden by the canopy of willows that grow along the pond. The views are spectacular and the nearby activities make this a great spot for any outdoor enthusiast!

Public campgrounds near Deer Lodge

Orofino Campground and Picnic Area

11mi from Deer Lodge · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Doney Cabin

11mi from Deer Lodge · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Kading Campground

12mi from Deer Lodge · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Helena National Forest

Kading Cabin

12mi from Deer Lodge · 1 site · in Helena National Forest

Racetrack Campground and Picnic Area

13mi from Deer Lodge · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Racetrack Cabin

15mi from Deer Lodge · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Whitehouse Campground and Picnic Area

15mi from Deer Lodge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Ladysmith Campground

19mi from Deer Lodge · 6 sites · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Douglas Creek Cabin

20mi from Deer Lodge · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Mormon Gulch Campground and Picnic Area

20mi from Deer Lodge · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Lowland Campground and Picnic Area

21mi from Deer Lodge · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Moose Creek Campground

24mi from Deer Lodge · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Helena National Forest

Stories from the community

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Erica

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Mentzer Ranch

We loved staying @ Mentzer Ranch. Calvin & Harriet were such kind & friendly hosts. We got to pet the cows and learn all about the ranch. Also, they have Wi-Fi, which was a surprise! Beautiful place , very calm highly recommended.

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Diego

July 2025

33 ft Class C

With kids

2 nights at Mentzer Ranch

Good spot to stay a night - had all amenities and cool place with the cattle and horses all around.

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Kerstin

June 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

1 night at Mentzer Ranch

We had a lovely stay. It ist really the most relaxing and peaceful place in the earth. Our daughter loved to cuddle the cows and ride the horse and the smallest dog. We had an awesome time. Thx for your time which you spend with us, we collected live time memories.

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Miranda

June 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Mentzer Ranch

This was our second visit to Mentzer Ranch. A lovely spot with beautiful views and kind hospitality. Highly recommend!!!