Discover the best RV campgrounds near Elkhorn, Montana with wildlife watching

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12 top RV sites near Elkhorn with wildlife watching

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White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Boulder, Jefferson

Dawson Family Ranch is a family-run business with a focus on sustainable land and agriculture practices. The ranch is located along a mile of the Boulder River between the Elkhorn and Bull Mountain Ranges. The river offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Public land access is within a short drive (2-7 miles depending on direction) and offers different recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, and motorized recreation. Boulder Hot Springs is less than 4 miles away.

Tahoe Acres RV Park

7 sites · RVs2 acres · Townsend, Broadwater

Conveniently located RV Park in charming Townsend, MT! Pull thru RV spaces with electric & water hookups, RV dump, and laundry. Close to Canyon Ferry Reservoir, the Elkhorn Mountains, the Jefferson River and more! Stay nightly, weekly, or even monthly*, the choice is yours! (*For stays longer than 30 days, please contact us directly to reserve your space) 406-924-9483 tahoeacresRV@gmail.com

The Trail Enthusiast's Basecamp!

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Helena, Lewis And Clark

This five-acre oasis was once a landscape nursery. So given the close proximity to downtown we are a hidden sanctuary from the outside world, secluded by cottonwood trees and mature foliage. The site now serves as a wedding venue and offers views of Mount Helena to the South and the Sleeping Giant to the North. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent in our aspen grove or park your camper/RV in the grassland field. You're close to downtown with lots of privacy/scenery. You'll have views of regal Mount Helena to the South and The Sleeping Giant to the North. The South Hill trail complex is a great place to explore as well as the Scratchgravels. The Missouri River is only 20 minutes away as well as Lake Hauser and Canyon Ferry. If new to the area and interested in history, we recommend the Tour Train. We also have several great breweries - our favorites include Ten Mile and Blackfoot Breweries (a perfect stop you can ride to after a trail ride/hike in the South Hills). This site is perfect for those wanting to explore Downtown Helena, it's renowned trail systems, but still sleep under the stars. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. There is water throughout the property that you are welcome to use for cleaning, but it is not potable.

Madison Islands

15 sites · RVs24 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

This property is located on the Madison River at the headwaters of the Missouri River! It has views of surrounding mountain ranges including the Bridgers, Tobacco Roots, & the Spanish Peaks. It is also minutes from downtown Three Forks, MT for dining and shopping. On-site activities include fishing , swimming, hiking, biking, boating/floating, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and stargazing under the big sky. The camping area even has enough space to accommodate grazing horses. With open grassy fields and a large wooded area there is plenty to be explored in this Montana outdoor paradise. Address and Directions: On I-90 exit on 278 you will be on "Frontage Rd" go east to "Old Town Road" than turn east on "Old Town Main Street" NOTE: (You will see a old Victorian house on the west side of the street. Old Town Main street is on the optimist side of the road). Easiest entry is off of Main Street. Enter just in front of the larked RV and make your way into and through the field.

Ten Mile Creek Retreat

1 site · RV1 acre · Helena West Side, Lewis And Clark

Located right off HWY 12 on a 1/4 acre, this retreat offers Ten Mile creek frontage with private easy access, a fire pit, firewood, and picnic table. Enjoy the sunrise and listen to the birds! If you are around in springtime, a moose has even been spotted. It’s a great spot to rest and just listen to the water.

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Flying M Ranch

5 sites · Tents300 acres · Winston, Broadwater

A gorgeous piece of land nestled at the bottom of the Elkhorn mountains. Enoy the sunrise as it crests the peak of the Range and wind down to amazing hues of pink and purple as the sun sets. You will be able to choose from gaining some elevation as you hike through the Elkhorn national wildlife refuge or go down to relax at Canyon Ferry Lake and try to catch some dinner.

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West Side Wonder

1 site · RV1 acre · Helena, Lewis And Clark

Enjoy camping in the trees on Mount Helena. Trail access for biking, hiking, running, dog walking and wildlife watching. Power and water are available. There is a dump station within 4 miles. Beautiful location with amazing star gazing, wildlife and outdoor adventures. Quiet neighborhood - so no parties! Less than 1/2 mile of dirt road off the level and paved (just above Montana Wild and Spring Meadow Lake). Plenty of room for large campers!

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Ponderosa Pine Ranch camp

1 site · RV, Tent6 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

Learn more about this land: Our property is in a close proximity to the Fairweather Fishing access on the Missouri River. Camping is not allowed at the access so we would be the closest camping site to this great outdoor playground. There is opportunity for fishing, floating, boating, hunting and swimming in the summer. We have about 6 acres available for campsites, either tenting or self-contained campers. There are groves of mature trees and open sites available. This is directly off of paved county road. The property adjacent to ours has the original ranch house and barn and other outbuildings that were part of the Ponderosa Pine Ranch which owned most of the valley we're in. The ranch house and buildings were divided away from our part of the property several years ago, so we have our home here and what was mostly pasture. The campsites are all pasture grass with trees for shade. We do not have cell phone service here. We have a spot that has 30 amp electricity.

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Mountain Biker's Getaway

1 site · RV20 acres · Helena, Lewis And Clark

We have a 20 acre parcel where we live that is right next to the trail system and also 5 minutes from downtown Helena. We love hosting our friends who come to mountain bike and enjoy Helena and are happy to host you! We have a small trail cut into the property that is available for your use and a forest for you to play in

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Gallatin River Getaway

2 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

This property has been a farm and ranch since 1863 it was used as a stage stop for travelers going to the gold fields in Bannock and Virginia City Montana. Come check us out.We offer two private campsites on the Gallatin River near Logan, Montana, 1/4 mile apart on a working farm and ranch. Ranch also is located below ATT and Verizon cell towers. Five minutes from entrance gate to interstate ninety. We are thirty minutes from Bozeman, six miles from Three Forks, MT, three miles from Headwaters State Park (Headwaters of the Missouri River), 12 minutes from the Copper City Mountain biking trails, 20 minutes from Lewis and Clark Caverns, eight miles from Madison Buffalo Jump. Yellowstone National Park is two hours south of the property. Easy full recreational access to the Gallatin River, including fishing if you follow Montana FWP rules and regulations. Gallatin River is a blue-ribbon trout stream and there are four additional blue-ribbon trout streams that are within close proximity. Inhabited by most major indigenous species of Montana, except bison and mountain goats. This is a working farm and ranch and equipment and activities related to the operation should be expected also a train runs close to property. Host lives on the property and is available to contact.

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Wildhorse Trail Properties

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Belgrade, Gallatin

Easy access from the Belgrade exit. Nice quiet area with beautiful views. Get an out of town feel close to all of the amenities that Belgrade/Bozeman has to offer. Beautiful views of the Bridger Mountains! Close to rivers and mountains. A day trip to Yellowstone or Big Sky is easy. Enjoy a level gravel pad with a picnic table. There is one 50 amp service and 3 30 amp.

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CedarRose Farm

4 sites · RVs, Tents52 acres · Gallatin

CedarRose Farm is a fantastic former produce farm that we operated for 21 years, surrounded by other friendly smallholdings, art studios and homesteaders. A clean portapotty is on site until September 15th. We offer campfire popcorn poppers, complete with kernels, oil and butter! S'Mores kits and toasting forks, with enough goodies for 8 S'mores. Check out our 'Extras' and relax and enjoy yourself! Please ask us about visiting us on the farm, we have a shady outdoor dining room you're welcome to enjoy. Ask for directions to "Sunset Point", its a quick hike to a secret campfire ring with perfect lounge chairs and amazing views! There's always something to do, horses to feed and brush, chickens and ducks that need feed and watched by the pond. Stargazing and birdwatching are great here, its very dark at night, almost no light pollution, and I've counted 43 different birds! We love biking, hiking, paddle boarding and having campers! We know you'll love it as much as we do!

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Star Hosts in Elkhorn

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The Trail Enthusiast's Basecamp!

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Helena, Lewis And Clark

This five-acre oasis was once a landscape nursery. So given the close proximity to downtown we are a hidden sanctuary from the outside world, secluded by cottonwood trees and mature foliage. The site now serves as a wedding venue and offers views of Mount Helena to the South and the Sleeping Giant to the North. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent in our aspen grove or park your camper/RV in the grassland field. You're close to downtown with lots of privacy/scenery. You'll have views of regal Mount Helena to the South and The Sleeping Giant to the North. The South Hill trail complex is a great place to explore as well as the Scratchgravels. The Missouri River is only 20 minutes away as well as Lake Hauser and Canyon Ferry. If new to the area and interested in history, we recommend the Tour Train. We also have several great breweries - our favorites include Ten Mile and Blackfoot Breweries (a perfect stop you can ride to after a trail ride/hike in the South Hills). This site is perfect for those wanting to explore Downtown Helena, it's renowned trail systems, but still sleep under the stars. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. There is water throughout the property that you are welcome to use for cleaning, but it is not potable.

Ponderosa Pine Ranch camp

1 site · RV, Tent6 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

Learn more about this land: Our property is in a close proximity to the Fairweather Fishing access on the Missouri River. Camping is not allowed at the access so we would be the closest camping site to this great outdoor playground. There is opportunity for fishing, floating, boating, hunting and swimming in the summer. We have about 6 acres available for campsites, either tenting or self-contained campers. There are groves of mature trees and open sites available. This is directly off of paved county road. The property adjacent to ours has the original ranch house and barn and other outbuildings that were part of the Ponderosa Pine Ranch which owned most of the valley we're in. The ranch house and buildings were divided away from our part of the property several years ago, so we have our home here and what was mostly pasture. The campsites are all pasture grass with trees for shade. We do not have cell phone service here. We have a spot that has 30 amp electricity.

White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Boulder, Jefferson

Dawson Family Ranch is a family-run business with a focus on sustainable land and agriculture practices. The ranch is located along a mile of the Boulder River between the Elkhorn and Bull Mountain Ranges. The river offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Public land access is within a short drive (2-7 miles depending on direction) and offers different recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, and motorized recreation. Boulder Hot Springs is less than 4 miles away.

Wildhorse Trail Properties

2 sites · RVs5 acres · Belgrade, Gallatin

Easy access from the Belgrade exit. Nice quiet area with beautiful views. Get an out of town feel close to all of the amenities that Belgrade/Bozeman has to offer. Beautiful views of the Bridger Mountains! Close to rivers and mountains. A day trip to Yellowstone or Big Sky is easy. Enjoy a level gravel pad with a picnic table. There is one 50 amp service and 3 30 amp.

Gallatin River Getaway

2 sites · RVs, Tents250 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

This property has been a farm and ranch since 1863 it was used as a stage stop for travelers going to the gold fields in Bannock and Virginia City Montana. Come check us out.We offer two private campsites on the Gallatin River near Logan, Montana, 1/4 mile apart on a working farm and ranch. Ranch also is located below ATT and Verizon cell towers. Five minutes from entrance gate to interstate ninety. We are thirty minutes from Bozeman, six miles from Three Forks, MT, three miles from Headwaters State Park (Headwaters of the Missouri River), 12 minutes from the Copper City Mountain biking trails, 20 minutes from Lewis and Clark Caverns, eight miles from Madison Buffalo Jump. Yellowstone National Park is two hours south of the property. Easy full recreational access to the Gallatin River, including fishing if you follow Montana FWP rules and regulations. Gallatin River is a blue-ribbon trout stream and there are four additional blue-ribbon trout streams that are within close proximity. Inhabited by most major indigenous species of Montana, except bison and mountain goats. This is a working farm and ranch and equipment and activities related to the operation should be expected also a train runs close to property. Host lives on the property and is available to contact.

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Madison Islands

15 sites · RVs24 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

This property is located on the Madison River at the headwaters of the Missouri River! It has views of surrounding mountain ranges including the Bridgers, Tobacco Roots, & the Spanish Peaks. It is also minutes from downtown Three Forks, MT for dining and shopping. On-site activities include fishing , swimming, hiking, biking, boating/floating, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and stargazing under the big sky. The camping area even has enough space to accommodate grazing horses. With open grassy fields and a large wooded area there is plenty to be explored in this Montana outdoor paradise. Address and Directions: On I-90 exit on 278 you will be on "Frontage Rd" go east to "Old Town Road" than turn east on "Old Town Main Street" NOTE: (You will see a old Victorian house on the west side of the street. Old Town Main street is on the optimist side of the road). Easiest entry is off of Main Street. Enter just in front of the larked RV and make your way into and through the field.

Ponderosa Pine Ranch camp

1 site · RV, Tent6 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

Learn more about this land: Our property is in a close proximity to the Fairweather Fishing access on the Missouri River. Camping is not allowed at the access so we would be the closest camping site to this great outdoor playground. There is opportunity for fishing, floating, boating, hunting and swimming in the summer. We have about 6 acres available for campsites, either tenting or self-contained campers. There are groves of mature trees and open sites available. This is directly off of paved county road. The property adjacent to ours has the original ranch house and barn and other outbuildings that were part of the Ponderosa Pine Ranch which owned most of the valley we're in. The ranch house and buildings were divided away from our part of the property several years ago, so we have our home here and what was mostly pasture. The campsites are all pasture grass with trees for shade. We do not have cell phone service here. We have a spot that has 30 amp electricity.

White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Boulder, Jefferson

Dawson Family Ranch is a family-run business with a focus on sustainable land and agriculture practices. The ranch is located along a mile of the Boulder River between the Elkhorn and Bull Mountain Ranges. The river offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Public land access is within a short drive (2-7 miles depending on direction) and offers different recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, and motorized recreation. Boulder Hot Springs is less than 4 miles away.

Ten Mile Creek Retreat

1 site · RV1 acre · Helena West Side, Lewis And Clark

Located right off HWY 12 on a 1/4 acre, this retreat offers Ten Mile creek frontage with private easy access, a fire pit, firewood, and picnic table. Enjoy the sunrise and listen to the birds! If you are around in springtime, a moose has even been spotted. It’s a great spot to rest and just listen to the water.

Tahoe Acres RV Park

7 sites · RVs2 acres · Townsend, Broadwater

Conveniently located RV Park in charming Townsend, MT! Pull thru RV spaces with electric & water hookups, RV dump, and laundry. Close to Canyon Ferry Reservoir, the Elkhorn Mountains, the Jefferson River and more! Stay nightly, weekly, or even monthly*, the choice is yours! (*For stays longer than 30 days, please contact us directly to reserve your space) 406-924-9483 tahoeacresRV@gmail.com

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Madison Islands

15 sites · RVs24 acres · Three Forks, Gallatin

This property is located on the Madison River at the headwaters of the Missouri River! It has views of surrounding mountain ranges including the Bridgers, Tobacco Roots, & the Spanish Peaks. It is also minutes from downtown Three Forks, MT for dining and shopping. On-site activities include fishing , swimming, hiking, biking, boating/floating, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and stargazing under the big sky. The camping area even has enough space to accommodate grazing horses. With open grassy fields and a large wooded area there is plenty to be explored in this Montana outdoor paradise. Address and Directions: On I-90 exit on 278 you will be on "Frontage Rd" go east to "Old Town Road" than turn east on "Old Town Main Street" NOTE: (You will see a old Victorian house on the west side of the street. Old Town Main street is on the optimist side of the road). Easiest entry is off of Main Street. Enter just in front of the larked RV and make your way into and through the field.

Ten Mile Creek Retreat

1 site · RV1 acre · Helena West Side, Lewis And Clark

Located right off HWY 12 on a 1/4 acre, this retreat offers Ten Mile creek frontage with private easy access, a fire pit, firewood, and picnic table. Enjoy the sunrise and listen to the birds! If you are around in springtime, a moose has even been spotted. It’s a great spot to rest and just listen to the water.

The Trail Enthusiast's Basecamp!

2 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Helena, Lewis And Clark

This five-acre oasis was once a landscape nursery. So given the close proximity to downtown we are a hidden sanctuary from the outside world, secluded by cottonwood trees and mature foliage. The site now serves as a wedding venue and offers views of Mount Helena to the South and the Sleeping Giant to the North. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent in our aspen grove or park your camper/RV in the grassland field. You're close to downtown with lots of privacy/scenery. You'll have views of regal Mount Helena to the South and The Sleeping Giant to the North. The South Hill trail complex is a great place to explore as well as the Scratchgravels. The Missouri River is only 20 minutes away as well as Lake Hauser and Canyon Ferry. If new to the area and interested in history, we recommend the Tour Train. We also have several great breweries - our favorites include Ten Mile and Blackfoot Breweries (a perfect stop you can ride to after a trail ride/hike in the South Hills). This site is perfect for those wanting to explore Downtown Helena, it's renowned trail systems, but still sleep under the stars. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. There is water throughout the property that you are welcome to use for cleaning, but it is not potable.

White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

1 site · RV, Tent25 acres · Boulder, Jefferson

Dawson Family Ranch is a family-run business with a focus on sustainable land and agriculture practices. The ranch is located along a mile of the Boulder River between the Elkhorn and Bull Mountain Ranges. The river offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Public land access is within a short drive (2-7 miles depending on direction) and offers different recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, and motorized recreation. Boulder Hot Springs is less than 4 miles away.

Flying M Ranch

5 sites · Tents300 acres · Winston, Broadwater

A gorgeous piece of land nestled at the bottom of the Elkhorn mountains. Enoy the sunrise as it crests the peak of the Range and wind down to amazing hues of pink and purple as the sun sets. You will be able to choose from gaining some elevation as you hike through the Elkhorn national wildlife refuge or go down to relax at Canyon Ferry Lake and try to catch some dinner.

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RV camping near Elkhorn with wildlife watching guide

Looking to park your RV and get up close and personal with the wildlife in Elkhorn, Montana? Hipcamp offers over 385 options for camping with your RV and wildlife watching in this area alone. With top campsites such as Gallatin River Getaway (159 reviews), Hidden Meadow Ranch (108 reviews), and VanGoBoon Campground (135 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot to call your home away from home. Average nightly rates are $40, with some options as low as $16. Popular amenities include cooking equipment, pet-friendly options, and potable water. For those looking to do more than just watch the wildlife, popular activities include biking, horseback riding, and snow sports.