The best beach camping near Livingston

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Enroute to the Paradise Valley and Yellowstone National Park, Livingston is adjacent to some of America’s most treasured landscapes. RV and tent campgrounds are abundant in and around town, where travelers will find a bustling community with groceries, restaurants, live music, and art displays. Head east to the lower river valley, where small towns dominate the landscape, or north for mountain ranges and big farm country. At less than one hour from Bozeman, Livingston is a nice escape from the city, offering campers adventure in every direction.

99% (86) 3 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Livingston

Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

1. Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

99%
(98)
33mi from Livingston · 2 sites
Quiet RV Sites with Big Views – Just Minutes from Bozeman Escape to our peaceful slice of Montana, just a few minutes off the Belgrade exit. Tucked behind a shop in an open field, our RV spots offer a quiet, out-of-town feel with easy access to all the restaurants, shops, and attractions in Belgrade and Bozeman. Enjoy wide open skies, beautiful views of the Bridger Mountains, and the peacefulness of rural life. We offer two RV sites: • One with 50/30 amp service • One with 30 amp service Each site includes a level gravel pad and picnic table for your comfort. There’s also a rustic fire pit available—please bring your own firewood (sold at nearby gas stations). Extras for your stay: • A super clean porta-potty is available on-site from May 1 to September 30 You’ll hear roosters crowing every morning, and you might spot horses, goats, or other friendly farm animals nearby. It’s all part of the authentic Montana farm experience. We’re close to rivers, trails, and mountain adventures. Big Sky and Yellowstone are easy day trips from here—making this a great basecamp for exploring Montana.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$63
 / night
Yellowstone National Park

2. Yellowstone National Park

96%
(439)
National park 86mi from Livingston · 2193 sites
Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

Enroute to the Paradise Valley and Yellowstone National Park, Livingston is adjacent to some of America’s most treasured landscapes. RV and tent campgrounds are abundant in and around town, where travelers will find a bustling community with groceries, restaurants, live music, and art displays. Head east to the lower river valley, where small towns dominate the landscape, or north for mountain ranges and big farm country. At less than one hour from Bozeman, Livingston is a nice escape from the city, offering campers adventure in every direction.

99% (86) 3 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Livingston

Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

1. Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

99%
(98)
33mi from Livingston · 2 sites
Quiet RV Sites with Big Views – Just Minutes from Bozeman Escape to our peaceful slice of Montana, just a few minutes off the Belgrade exit. Tucked behind a shop in an open field, our RV spots offer a quiet, out-of-town feel with easy access to all the restaurants, shops, and attractions in Belgrade and Bozeman. Enjoy wide open skies, beautiful views of the Bridger Mountains, and the peacefulness of rural life. We offer two RV sites: • One with 50/30 amp service • One with 30 amp service Each site includes a level gravel pad and picnic table for your comfort. There’s also a rustic fire pit available—please bring your own firewood (sold at nearby gas stations). Extras for your stay: • A super clean porta-potty is available on-site from May 1 to September 30 You’ll hear roosters crowing every morning, and you might spot horses, goats, or other friendly farm animals nearby. It’s all part of the authentic Montana farm experience. We’re close to rivers, trails, and mountain adventures. Big Sky and Yellowstone are easy day trips from here—making this a great basecamp for exploring Montana.
Electrical hookup
Pets
from 
$63
 / night
Yellowstone National Park

2. Yellowstone National Park

96%
(439)
National park 86mi from Livingston · 2193 sites
Enjoy incredible vistas, hydrothermal wonders, and diverse wildlife in America’s favorite park.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets

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The best beach camping near Livingston guide

Where to go

Yellowstone River

The Yellowstone River flows right through town and offers excellent fishing and whitewater without straying far. Go south towards the park and places like Yankee Jim Canyon have wild rapids or go toward Big Timber where the river broadens but the fishing remains excellent.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is on the wish list for many Livingston visitors and it’s a short drive at roughly one hour to the park entrance. You can camp outside the park and day trip or use Livingston as a jumping off point for a longer journey through the park. 

Paradise Valley

Livingston sits at the north end of the Paradise Valley which essentially includes everything between town and the park entrance. Gardiner, Emigrant, and Pray are all amazing small towns to visit and the valley itself is bordered by public lands with camping, hiking and biking trails.

Chico Hot Springs

After camping and exploring the great outdoors, take a trip to Chico Hot Springs, where natural springs have been developed into hot pools at a quaint resort. If camp food has you looking for a break, they also have an amazing restaurant.

When to go

If there’s one thing reliable in Livingston, it’s the wind. Winter and spring are especially wind prone, so campers gravitate toward summer and fall for more comfortable weather conditions, consistent fishing, and warmer temperatures for hiking and mountain biking. That said, there are plenty of mellow winter days, when exploring the valley and greater Yellowstone region can lead to increased wildlife sightings and unique experiences. Snowmobiles make winter exploring a complete rush—or you can opt for quieter methods of travel with snowshoes or skis.

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