The best hot spring campgrounds near Helena, Montana

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Helena, Montana? Hipcamp has over 27 camping options with hot springs in the area. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the game, there's something for everyone. Check out our top campsites like Hidden Meadow Ranch (108 reviews), Montana Red Devon Ranch (75 reviews), and Wildhorse Trail Properties (14 reviews) for a truly memorable camping experience. With amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and trash service, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your stay. And don't forget to take advantage of popular activities such as boating, paddling, and hiking. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the beauty of Montana.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to experience the great outdoors near Helena, Montana? Hipcamp has over 27 camping options with hot springs in the area. Whether you're a seasoned camper or new to the game, there's something for everyone. Check out our top campsites like Hidden Meadow Ranch (108 reviews), Montana Red Devon Ranch (75 reviews), and Wildhorse Trail Properties (14 reviews) for a truly memorable camping experience. With amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and trash service, you'll have everything you need to enjoy your stay. And don't forget to take advantage of popular activities such as boating, paddling, and hiking. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the beauty of Montana.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

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29mi from Helena · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Boulder, MT

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.

2. Hidden Meadow Ranch

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41mi from Helena · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Deer Lodge, MT

Small irrigated ranch in the Deer Lodge Valley, surrounded by mountains, access to public lands and beautiful scenery. East side of acreage has the Clark Fork River running through it, even though the neighbors are close still lots of privacy. Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent or park your RV on a very basic flat field with 360 views all around, (note my River camp site and access to the River is closed due to state reclaimation and cleanup of the River). Site is 7 miles from Deer Lodge, MT. Small fire pit, not great but available for guests unless fireban is on during dry conditions short drive to several acres of public ground, ATV access, hiking, and mountain biking and fishing This is an 80-acre working ranch with cows, irrigation and hay so you may have to drive through the cows and there will be cowpies :-). Great cell service and private property on both sides, easy access to campsite. 10-minute drive to historic Grant Kohrs Ranch, old prison museum and many other unique Montana experiences.

3. Helena West Side Wonder!

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2.8mi from Helena · 1 site · RV · Helena, MT

Bring your camper and park where everything about Helena is accessible! If your goal is to hear the wind in the trees and enjoy the outdoors - this is your spot! You can bike/hike on Mount Helena or head into downtown and enjoy sporting events, breweries and all things Helena has to offer. We are 2 miles from downtown Helena and at the base of the Mount Helena hiking/biking trails. This is a private lot with trees that includes water and power. You take what you came with (including garbage) and leave our spot the same as you found it. This is a residential community, so quiet hours start at 10 pm and no large groups are allowed. We do not have a dump station, but there is one 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) and easy access to Mount Helena. Plenty of room for large campers!

4. Helena National Forest

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109 sites · Helena Valley Northeast, Montana

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!

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5. Farm Land Escape

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5.1mi from Helena · 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

Public campgrounds near Helena

Moose Creek Cabin

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

Moose Creek Campground

12mi from Helena · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Helena National Forest

A thunderstorm fast approaching the campground in the evening.

Park Lake Campground

13mi from Helena · 22 sites · in Helena National Forest

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Cromwell Dixon Campground

20mi from Helena · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Helena National Forest

Bar Gulch Cabin

20mi from Helena · 1 site · in Helena National Forest

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Vigilante Campground

21mi from Helena · 14 sites · Tents, RVs · in Helena National Forest

Indian Flats Cabin

22mi from Helena · 1 site · in Helena National Forest

Coulter Campground

23mi from Helena · 7 sites · in Helena National Forest

Eagle Guard Station

23mi from Helena · 1 site · in Helena National Forest

Kading Cabin

25mi from Helena · 1 site · in Helena National Forest

Kading Campground

25mi from Helena · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Helena National Forest

Cummings Cabin

35mi from Helena · 1 site · in Helena National Forest

Stories from the community

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Kim

September 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

These folks were so kind, and finding the space was easy with their published directions. The space is well maintained, and wonderfully peaceful, especially once the traffic on the highway dies down. They even had firewood set out. Awesome.

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Aaron

September 2025

15 ft campervan

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

Awesome spot!! Super private. Excellent river access. Great views.

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True Spirit

August 2025

21 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

Beautiful spot along the river. Mosquitos were t an issue. Would stay here again

Sulamith

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Hidden Meadow Ranch

Absolutely loved it. We had a wonderful stop for the night. Night sky was stunning.

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Kevin

August 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Hidden Meadow Ranch

The place was perfect for what we needed and great views of the mountains!

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Eric

August 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Hidden Meadow Ranch

We had the whole pasture to ourselves. Great affordable stopover before heading to Yellowstone. Our family laid on a blanket and looked at all the stars in the big Montana sky!

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Frances

August 2025

16 ft toy hauler

With pets

1 night at White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

Easy access; private enough, but yet close drive to Boulder Hot Springs.

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Brandon M

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Hidden Meadow Ranch

Tent camping on this pasture was GORGEOUS. The host was incredibly kind, communicative, and flexible. Our prior site fell through last minute and the host approved us staying within a few moments. Host is very transparent about amenities and GPS navigation. Would stay again!

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Mark

August 2025

23 ft travel trailer

3 nights at White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

Neat spot, enjoyed our stay! We will use this spot again.

Shelley

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Hidden Meadow Ranch

Private, safe place close to I-90. Pasture was very level and easy to place a tent. Visiting the cows was fun!

Leslie

August 2025

26 ft Class C

2 nights at Helena West Side Wonder!

We very much enjoyed camping on Annette's land. It's close to trails and downtown Helena. We parked and used our bikes and ebikes to get around. The spot is tucked into trees on a quiet rural street. We found Helena to be very charming and welcoming. We spent an afternoon at Broadwater Hot Springs, just a few miles away. $17 day use fee and you can use their various pools, sauna, and gym. Poolside snack service too!

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John

August 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

1 night at Hidden Meadow Ranch

Easy on and off 90, close to the exit, great directions to a peaceful spot with a beautiful view. Love staying here on our trek to northwest Montana. We double tow and it works fantastic for us.

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Angie

July 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

Amazing large camp site with picnic table and fire pit. Beautiful river front for fishing or just enjoying the view and the sound of the water. Hosts are wonderful.

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Paul

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

6 nights at Helena West Side Wonder!

Great site close to plenty of biking ………………………………..

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Sarah

July 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

We had a nice weekend on Dawson’s property . It’s very private with great river access for fishing and playing in the water. We loved being able to let our dogs have the freedom to run around and play in the water as well. The mosquitoes were pretty bad, mostly in the evenings, but Dawson set up a screen tent around the picnic table which made a nice gathering spot for meals by the campfire. We’d go back for sure!

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Teresa

July 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Helena West Side Wonder!

This location is snug in a small but ample plot. The back end is nicely wooded and its location stays super nice temperature wise. Hope on our next Montana trip it is still available! It’s conveniently located not far from anything in Helena. Owner and neighbors are super friendly!

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Terry

June 2025

3 nights at White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

This spot is perfect for off grid camping. Great fishing. Mosquitos can be a challenge at times, just bring bug spray and have a great time.

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Colin

June 2025

38 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Farm Land Escape

Farm fields all around, and only a couple of sites, make for a tranquil setting with easy access to town.

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Juls

May 2025

24 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

Beautiful spot. Be sure and bring Bug spray. The only negative we saw was the fire pit was to far from the water as its nice to hear the water at night while sitting by the fire. Would recommend. Great communication. They even had an opening and let us stay an extra night.