90% (25) • 47 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elliston
York Montana Hideaway
1. York Montana Hideaway
83%
(6)
36mi from Elliston · 1 site
As opposed to the thousands of runoff creeks in Western Montana, the unique Trout Creek Canyon has one of the few spring fed streams. It's rather large volume of water flows from several groups of canyons and drainages in the Little Belt mountains, bubbling out of the ground six miles up at the foot of the beautiful Vigilante canyon and terminating in the Missouri River three miles further down. Over the last 150 years a number of gold and silver mines have operated in the gulches at the side of the canyon. A pictorial history is available at the community park and in the social hall. If you're lucky you might even still see a few mountain goats on your way up the canyon.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$45
/ night
Orion Farmstead
2. Orion Farmstead
100%
(1)
48mi from Elliston · 2 sites
Escape to Orion Farmstead’s Orion's Outpost, a working regenerative farm in Montana’s Blackfoot River Valley. Blending farmstead charm with celestial wonder, this modern tiny home features exposed beams, a full kitchen, a comfortable sleeping space, and stunning stargazing views. Unwind under the Orion constellation, explore the farm, or relax in the peaceful countryside. Perfect for nature lovers, stargazers, and anglers!
The space
Welcome to Orion Farmstead, a one-of-a-kind tiny home on a regenerative farm in Montana’s Big Sky Country. This modern-rustic retreat blends farmstead charm, celestial wonder, and fly fishing access, offering a peaceful escape for nature lovers, stargazers, and anglers alike.
✔ Outdoor seating to unwind under the stars
✔ 2/3 mile of Monture Creek flows through the property—a dream for fly fishers
✔ Catch & release fly fishing steps from your door
✔ Walk the regenerative farm trails and reconnect with nature
✔ Unwind under the Orion constellation and Montana’s dark skies
✔ Watch local wildlife, from grazing deer to soaring eagles
✔ Farmstead Serenity – Stay on a working farm with space to explore
✔ Premier Fly Fishing – Exclusive access to Monture Creek, teeming with trout
✔ Unmatched Stargazing – A dark-sky retreat with breathtaking celestial views
✔ Eco-Friendly Stay – Sustainable, off-the-beaten-path, and full of charm
✔ Easy Access – A short drive to Blackfoot River adventures, hiking trails, and charming Montana towns
Cast a line, gaze at the stars, and experience farm life by the creek. Book your stay at Orion Farmstead!
The Orion Farmstead Sauna & Hot Soak Experience
Unwind and rejuvenate with Orion Farmstead’s wood-fired wellness retreat, featuring a traditional sauna, a wood-fired hot tub, and a refreshing cold plunge. This immersive setup is designed to reconnect you with nature while offering a deeply restorative experience.
• Wood-Fired Sauna – Crafted for an authentic, detoxifying sweat, perfect after a day of adventure.
• Hot Soak Under the Stars – Relax in the wood-fired hot tub, surrounded by Montana’s vast skies.
• Cold Plunge Refresh – Boost circulation and invigorate your senses with a crisp, refreshing dip.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$129
/ night
Grey Sandy Campground & Store
3. Grey Sandy Campground & Store
89%
(23)
30mi from Elliston
Our campground is centrally located between Black Sandy State Park and White Sandy State Park.
Our store is packed with everything you need to make your stay unforgettable! From camping essentials and cozy firewood to a wide array of candy, snacks, beer, wine, and refreshing drinks, we've got you covered.
Need some last-minute fishing gear or a fun souvenir? We've got those too! Swing by and discover all the amazing things we have in store for you!
Helena National Forest
4. Helena National Forest
100%
(3)
National forest 35mi from Elliston · 109 sites
The Helena National Forest straddles the continental divide and offers adventurers a whirlwind of majestic scenery and recreation. Nicknamed the “million acre backyard” you’re gonna love exploring the hiking, biking and off roading trails in Gates of the Mountains and the Helena River Valley, which boasts jaw dropping views of the Big Belt Mountains. Anglers will need to be yanked out of the crystal clear Missouri River—the trout are just begging to be caught. Campgrounds are close by and backcountry lovers will find plenty of chances to explore the trails and see incredible wildlife. Don’t pass up a chance to hop the Continental Divide trail or visit Helena National Forest. You’re gonna feel like you’re on top of the world!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
5. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
79%
(14)
National forest 78mi from Elliston · 633 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Black Sandy State Park
6. Black Sandy State Park
State park 30mi from Elliston · 34 sites
Discover Black Sandy State Park's scenic shores and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lolo National Forest
7. Lolo National Forest
92%
(12)
National forest 109mi from Elliston · 395 sites
You are going to be filled to the brim with glee when you discover Lolo National Forest. Seriously; this is the kind of place you can stand with your feet in a crystal clear stream, bighorn sheep filling the meadow, with the sun setting behind snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance. And that’s just a roadside pull off! With over two million acres to explore, hikers, bikers and backcountry seekers will be stoked on the supa-lush forest, and trails like Cougar Peak Lookout and the Lolo Peak trail (which we assure you is not low-low). Boat for a day in Seeley Lake, or cast a line into pristine mountain streams for a try at the trout. Dinner is going to taste great over the campfire! Through the meadows or up the peaks, it’s easy enough to get your share of adventure at Lolo.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
90% (25) • 47 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Elliston
York Montana Hideaway
1. York Montana Hideaway
83%
(6)
36mi from Elliston · 1 site
As opposed to the thousands of runoff creeks in Western Montana, the unique Trout Creek Canyon has one of the few spring fed streams. It's rather large volume of water flows from several groups of canyons and drainages in the Little Belt mountains, bubbling out of the ground six miles up at the foot of the beautiful Vigilante canyon and terminating in the Missouri River three miles further down. Over the last 150 years a number of gold and silver mines have operated in the gulches at the side of the canyon. A pictorial history is available at the community park and in the social hall. If you're lucky you might even still see a few mountain goats on your way up the canyon.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
from
$45
/ night
Orion Farmstead
2. Orion Farmstead
100%
(1)
48mi from Elliston · 2 sites
Escape to Orion Farmstead’s Orion's Outpost, a working regenerative farm in Montana’s Blackfoot River Valley. Blending farmstead charm with celestial wonder, this modern tiny home features exposed beams, a full kitchen, a comfortable sleeping space, and stunning stargazing views. Unwind under the Orion constellation, explore the farm, or relax in the peaceful countryside. Perfect for nature lovers, stargazers, and anglers!
The space
Welcome to Orion Farmstead, a one-of-a-kind tiny home on a regenerative farm in Montana’s Big Sky Country. This modern-rustic retreat blends farmstead charm, celestial wonder, and fly fishing access, offering a peaceful escape for nature lovers, stargazers, and anglers alike.
✔ Outdoor seating to unwind under the stars
✔ 2/3 mile of Monture Creek flows through the property—a dream for fly fishers
✔ Catch & release fly fishing steps from your door
✔ Walk the regenerative farm trails and reconnect with nature
✔ Unwind under the Orion constellation and Montana’s dark skies
✔ Watch local wildlife, from grazing deer to soaring eagles
✔ Farmstead Serenity – Stay on a working farm with space to explore
✔ Premier Fly Fishing – Exclusive access to Monture Creek, teeming with trout
✔ Unmatched Stargazing – A dark-sky retreat with breathtaking celestial views
✔ Eco-Friendly Stay – Sustainable, off-the-beaten-path, and full of charm
✔ Easy Access – A short drive to Blackfoot River adventures, hiking trails, and charming Montana towns
Cast a line, gaze at the stars, and experience farm life by the creek. Book your stay at Orion Farmstead!
The Orion Farmstead Sauna & Hot Soak Experience
Unwind and rejuvenate with Orion Farmstead’s wood-fired wellness retreat, featuring a traditional sauna, a wood-fired hot tub, and a refreshing cold plunge. This immersive setup is designed to reconnect you with nature while offering a deeply restorative experience.
• Wood-Fired Sauna – Crafted for an authentic, detoxifying sweat, perfect after a day of adventure.
• Hot Soak Under the Stars – Relax in the wood-fired hot tub, surrounded by Montana’s vast skies.
• Cold Plunge Refresh – Boost circulation and invigorate your senses with a crisp, refreshing dip.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$129
/ night
Grey Sandy Campground & Store
3. Grey Sandy Campground & Store
89%
(23)
30mi from Elliston
Our campground is centrally located between Black Sandy State Park and White Sandy State Park.
Our store is packed with everything you need to make your stay unforgettable! From camping essentials and cozy firewood to a wide array of candy, snacks, beer, wine, and refreshing drinks, we've got you covered.
Need some last-minute fishing gear or a fun souvenir? We've got those too! Swing by and discover all the amazing things we have in store for you!
Helena National Forest
4. Helena National Forest
100%
(3)
National forest 35mi from Elliston · 109 sites
The Helena National Forest straddles the continental divide and offers adventurers a whirlwind of majestic scenery and recreation. Nicknamed the “million acre backyard” you’re gonna love exploring the hiking, biking and off roading trails in Gates of the Mountains and the Helena River Valley, which boasts jaw dropping views of the Big Belt Mountains. Anglers will need to be yanked out of the crystal clear Missouri River—the trout are just begging to be caught. Campgrounds are close by and backcountry lovers will find plenty of chances to explore the trails and see incredible wildlife. Don’t pass up a chance to hop the Continental Divide trail or visit Helena National Forest. You’re gonna feel like you’re on top of the world!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
5. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
79%
(14)
National forest 78mi from Elliston · 633 sites
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!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Black Sandy State Park
6. Black Sandy State Park
State park 30mi from Elliston · 34 sites
Discover Black Sandy State Park's scenic shores and outdoor fun.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Lolo National Forest
7. Lolo National Forest
92%
(12)
National forest 109mi from Elliston · 395 sites
You are going to be filled to the brim with glee when you discover Lolo National Forest. Seriously; this is the kind of place you can stand with your feet in a crystal clear stream, bighorn sheep filling the meadow, with the sun setting behind snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance. And that’s just a roadside pull off! With over two million acres to explore, hikers, bikers and backcountry seekers will be stoked on the supa-lush forest, and trails like Cougar Peak Lookout and the Lolo Peak trail (which we assure you is not low-low). Boat for a day in Seeley Lake, or cast a line into pristine mountain streams for a try at the trout. Dinner is going to taste great over the campfire! Through the meadows or up the peaks, it’s easy enough to get your share of adventure at Lolo.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Hogan
August 2025
1 night at Orion Farmstead
We loved the tiny home on the Orion Farmstead. Off the beaten path with all the amenities. The sauna, wood-fired hot tub, and cold plunge were a great plus! Can’t wait to stay here again.
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Daniel & Renee
August 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
This is our second time this summer on Christian's land, so obviously it's a big thumbs up! Christian is a super great and amiable host who enjoys sharing this little paradise; Campsite was on lush green grass adjacent to a perennial spring-fed creek. Lots of birds and wild flowers! This is a beautiful location, but please be sure you are 100% self-contained as there is no power, or waste disposal. Overall, one of the nicest places We've hipcamped in Montana!
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Matthew
August 2025
23 ft travel trailer
Great spot on a cool creek. Christian is a wonderful host. He showed exceptional hospitality.
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Elena
July 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
We loved Christian’s property for our two night stay in our camper. He was a pleasure to meet and made sure we had everything we needed including potable water. The beautiful spring creek is a treat to have at your front door, and you’re minutes away from Hauser Lake. Convenient place to stay to explore the area including lots of hiking opportunities.
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Lindy
July 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
York is a little gem! We were able to do Hauser Lake and Canyon Ferry. We rode our bikes and had a burger at the York bar. Fantastic location right on Trout Creek!
See moreDaniel & Renee
June 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
Really enjoyed spending a couple of quiet nights on Christian's land! Christian is a super great and amiable host who was very helpful, and easy to communicate with. My campsite was on lush green grass adjacent to a perennial spring-fed creek. Lots of birds and wild flowers! This is a beautiful location, but please be sure you are 100% self-contained as there is no power, water, or waste disposal. Overall, one of the nicest places I've hipcamped in Montana!
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