The best river, stream, or creek glamping near Happys Inn, Montana

Camping near Happys Inn, Montana can be an unforgettable experience, especially if you're in search of glamping accommodations and a river. Hipcamp offers over 1300 options to choose from that fit this criteria, with an average price per night of $95 and options starting as low as $20. Some of the top campsites in the area include Primrose Meadows (652 reviews), Glacier Park HipCamp (353 reviews), and A Wee Place in the Woods (249 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include showers, campfires, and the ability to bring your pets. You can also look forward to activities such as swimming, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV).

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Top-rated campgrounds

Camping near Happys Inn, Montana can be an unforgettable experience, especially if you're in search of glamping accommodations and a river. Hipcamp offers over 1300 options to choose from that fit this criteria, with an average price per night of $95 and options starting as low as $20. Some of the top campsites in the area include Primrose Meadows (652 reviews), Glacier Park HipCamp (353 reviews), and A Wee Place in the Woods (249 reviews). Popular amenities at these campsites include showers, campfires, and the ability to bring your pets. You can also look forward to activities such as swimming, exploring historic sites, and off-roading (OHV).

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Stillwater Getaway

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41mi from Happys Inn · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Olney, MT

Family and pet friendly lakeside cabins, wall tents, and campsites. Come enjoy a true Montana experience at Stillwater Getaway, located 15 miles North of Whitefish on Lower Stillwater Lake bring your paddle boards, kayaks, and canoes to explore the lake. There is a bath house with showers and toilets and outhouses around the property as well. We have a shared Mess Hall with a full kitchen with a BBQ grill, coffee, and WiFi.

2. Heritage Cabin Property

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49mi from Happys Inn · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Fortine, MT

If you are looking for quietude, this is your spot! Twenty acres situated minutes from lakes, rivers and US Forest Service land. Partly forested and partly pasture land, we boast Aspen, Fir, Spruce and Pine trees. Wildlife that commonly pass through include coyote, elk, deer and badger. Lots of bird life from woodpeckers and blue jays to eagles and owls. Fuel, groceries and river access available a short fifteen minute drive away. Lake access is only twenty minutes to the closest, Murphy Lake. Half a dozen other lakes within a thirty minute range. We have a campfire ring set up at your RV/Camp site and camp wood is available. You have fresh, potable water on site as well as electric hook-up. No RV dump available. We are pet friendly! Since we do have neighbors and wildlife, we require pets to be leashed when not secured in our fenced area. We are located outside of the range of cell service when on-site however we do have wifi available at the host cabin.

3. Cozy Mountain Bungalow

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44mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · Lodging · Clark Fork, ID

Snug tiny 8’x12’ bungalow in the woods with everything you need for a not-so-rustic camping experience, surrounded by a forested mountainside. Inside, you’ll find a cozy full-size bed with extra blankets and pillows, a rocking chair, and a small wardrobe. Just outside, there’s a level 8’x8’ tent platform for extra space. Enjoy a big patio with a swing, an outdoor kitchen with seating for four, a fire pit, room to park—and even ingredients for s’mores. The bungalow has power for lights and charging your gadgets, while fresh water comes from a 2.5-gallon spigot tank filled from our deep well. A private, breezy outdoor potty with a bucket toilet is included (and doesn’t stink—we promise!). The outdoor kitchen features a camp stove, sink, counter space, cooking utensils, camp dishes, and more. The outdoor adventure here is endless. Turn right up the road—part of the Idaho Centennial Trail—to explore hundreds of square miles of roads, trails, wildlife, mountains, and rivers. It’s perfect for mountain biking, hunting, or seasonal huckleberry and mushroom picking. Turn left and you’re minutes from Montana, or head to the endlessly scenic Clark Fork River and delta with its dozens of wooded islands. Bring your water toys to enjoy vast Lake Pend Oreille—Idaho’s largest lake and the fifth deepest in the nation—for fishing, boating, swimming, paddling, kayaking, or canoeing. Just across the river, the huge Lightning Creek drainage offers backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and endless exploring. Further out, you’ll find the town of Sandpoint and, just above it, year-round fun at Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort. It all starts right here.

4. Lolo National Forest

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395 sites · Alberton, Montana

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.

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5. Flathead National Forest

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300 sites · Swan Lake, Montana

The Flathead National Forest is all about its geography. It lies in the heart of the Rockies, just west of the continental divide, and a pinch south of the Canadian Border. With geography like this, landscape magic is bound to occur, and it does. With over 2.4 million acres, the Flathead features three wilderness areas, impressive ski areas, commanding wild ranges, meandering streams, and raging rivers (this list could go on). Spend your days hiking, rafting, wildlife viewing, snowshoeing, and fishing. At night shack up in a Forest Service cabin or pitch a tent beneath the northern lights. Get the fire roaring, raise your bottle, and make a toast to the Flathead and her geographic magic!

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6. Good Creek Meadows

38mi from Happys Inn · 2 sites · Lodging · Olney, MT

Our 2 cabins and one campsite are located in a small clearing surrounded by a forest of tall trees, next to Good Creek and expansive meadows on a 350 acre property which you are free to explore. Located roughly halfway between Kalispell and Eureka, we’re an hour’s drive from Glacier Park. There are many lakes and trails off the beaten path that are closer. Ten Lakes Scenic Area is 60 miles to the north. Good Creek Meadows is off grid and cell service is spotty - a great place to relax and enjoy nature. No shower, but a toilet (water flushing compost system) and camp kitchen are available for two cabins and one campsite to share. The sites are generously spaced and feel private. Each cabin has a hammock, deck, and cafe table and chairs. There is also a shared picnic table and campfire ring to use when conditions are safe. We’re happy to advise on ways to take advantage of the many outdoor recreation opportunities in the area, as well as how to explore the property without getting lost:)

7. Bitterroot Meadows

20mi from Happys Inn · 12 sites · RVs, Lodging · Marion, MT

Meadow set among the mountains. 20 acres of land with the Little Bitterroot River running through it. On the property you will find multiple different types of flowers and butterflies. Near the property are several different lakes and many hiking trails. Only 18 miles outside of the big town of Kalispell gives you all the restaurants and shopping you could need while still being far enough to see every star in the sky at dark.

8. Sunset Mountain View Cabin

33mi from Happys Inn · 7 sites · Lodging · Kila, MT

Indian Creek Rentals offers unique luxury vacation stays in the heart of Western North Carolina. Our property features one of a kind farm cottages, cabin, campsites, and a glamping trailer, surrounded by mountain scenery and private hiking trails. As local owners, we transformed historic farm buildings into welcoming retreats, blending mountain charm with comfort for a memorable stay. Indian Creek Rentals offers a peaceful countryside location just minutes from Lake Toxaway. Surrounded by rolling pastures, wooded trails, and mountain views, our property provides a quiet retreat while keeping you close to popular attractions. Guests can explore nearby lakes, waterfalls, and small mountain towns, then return to the privacy and comfort of our unique accommodations for a relaxing end to each day.

9. Kootenai National Forest

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333 sites · Yaak, Montana

Stand on top of pine covered mountains and bask in the glory of the valleys below at Kootenai National Forest. With highly primitive areas like the Cabinet Mountains Wilderness, you can stand in lands untouched by time and man. If solitude is what you’re seeking you’ll find it here by way of bikes, hikes, and horseback riding. With a herd of glacial lakes, rivers, and streams, anglers and wave riders will have their pick at places like Bull Lake, Lake Koocanusa, and the Yaak River. With impressive mountain scenes, winter sports for days (hello, snowshoes!), and exciting history and wildlife, it’s easy to see why the Kootenai is Montana’s best kept secret!

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10. Idaho Panhandle National Forests

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546 sites · Clark Fork, Idaho

It doesn’t get much prettier than the Idaho panhandle. Situated between Big Sky Country of Montana and the vibrant evergreen fields of Washington (which seriously look Photoshopped to the naked eye), this forest holds more than half the state’s surface waters, and wilderness vibes are guaranteed by the deer, elk, bear, caribou, and wolf populations who call this spot home. Moist maritime air comes in from the Pacific coast, and historic cabins dot the landscape. Near Spokane and the border can get busy on the weekends, but with this much acreage you can always find seclusion here. Make sure to check out at least a portion of the bikeable and walkable Hiawatha Trail—weaving 15 miles through tunnels and across high steel trestles in the Bitterroot Mountains, it’s been called one of the most scenic stretches of railroad in the country.

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Public campgrounds near Happys Inn

Bend Guard Station

12mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Lolo National Forest

Cougar Peak Lookout

25mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Lolo National Forest

Star Meadows Guard Station

29mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Flathead National Forest

Bull River Guard Station

30mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Marten Creek Campground

31mi from Happys Inn · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Sex Peak Lookout

33mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Minton Peak Lookout

34mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Gem Peak Lookout Cabin

37mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Big Creek Baldy Lookout

44mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

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Little Guard Lookout

44mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Avery Creek Cabin

45mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Idaho Panhandle National Forests

Savenac Bunkhouse Campground

49mi from Happys Inn · 1 site · in Lolo National Forest

Stories from the community

Perfectly clear night sky Milky Way directly over the cabin.

Clark

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Cozy Mountain Bungalow

The cabin was great - it was a small shed converted into a cabin that had a single (full-sized? queen?) bed with a rocking chair, an armoir, and a small closet. The bathroom was an attached outhouse with sawdust to soak up waste and neutralize any smells. They provided a camping sink with 5 gallons of water, a camping gas stove, a citranella candle, and plates, bowls, and utensils. The cabin sits towards the middle of the driveway to the hosts' house and they have the friendliest dog. My son and I had a great time. Zero light pollution, no noise pollution, just fresh north Idaho air.

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Jo

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Stillwater Getaway

Stillwater Getaway was easy to find and park near our stay. The Canteen made it easy to prepare meals and clean up. Our dogs enjoyed the lake and nearby trails. It was a wonderful respite for all

ken

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

Super friendly host and nice campsite. Bathroom is clean. Canvas tent can be little chilly at night so use an extra blanket.

Ankur

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

Great place to stay for the night while we were backpacking. Hosts were super nice. And a full kitchen for us to cook.

Jon

June 2025

1 night at Stillwater Getaway

A great place to stay right on the water. The host, Ryan, was very helpful and very responsive. I came with a group of 5 and we had a fun stay.

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alyssa

April 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Stillwater Getaway

Loved the area and space for us to walk around with our dogs! We had a blast and will be back again!

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Mercedes

April 2025

3 nights at Stillwater Getaway

Owners were great! Always checked in with me to make sure everything was fine and the amenities were awesome. Everything you would need is available! The place itself was absolutely beautiful! Perfect stay!