The best waterfall campgrounds near Pioneer Junction, Montana

Looking to go camping near Pioneer Junction, Montana? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 1500 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, RV camping, or staying in a cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. Want to know the best campsites in the area? Check out the top-rated options like Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), Mike and Brenda's getaway (100 reviews), and Burke Creekside lisa J's (88 reviews). With popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, potable water, and trash services, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're into paddling, hiking, or boating, you'll be in heaven with the popular activities available. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Pioneer Junction, Montana.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near Pioneer Junction, Montana? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 1500 options available in the area, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer pitching a tent, RV camping, or staying in a cabin, Hipcamp has got you covered. Want to know the best campsites in the area? Check out the top-rated options like Hidden Acres Orchards (387 reviews), Mike and Brenda's getaway (100 reviews), and Burke Creekside lisa J's (88 reviews). With popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, potable water, and trash services, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And if you're into paddling, hiking, or boating, you'll be in heaven with the popular activities available. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in Pioneer Junction, Montana.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Hymas Family Farm Stay

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49mi from Pioneer Junction · 6 sites · Lodging · Bonners Ferry, ID

Hymas Family Farm is an operating regenerative agricultural farm. We have cows to milk, eggs to gather, sheep to tend to and pigs to feed each morning. We have a farmstore on site for eggs, steak, chops, bacon and milk. Sometimes we even have soft serve, organic ice cream available. Pickleball and basketball court is also available at the farm for you to enjoy. A shower and bathroom is also provided for guests. There are 29 acres of pasture and 15 acres of woods. Spectacular views nestled in a beautiful valley between the Rocky Mountains! Learn more about this land: North Idaho is outdoorsman's paradise. Hiking, fishing, climbing or relax and enjoy the peace of the farm and mountains. There are several waterfalls and lakes nearby or a majestic ski resort within an hour's distance. All are surrounded by the towering Rocky Mountains. Canada is 20 minutes to the north!

2. Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

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40mi from Pioneer Junction · 1 site · Lodging · Sandpoint, ID

COME AND EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL NORTH IDAHO!!! We are located down a dead-end road, approximately 18 miles from downtown Sandpoint, with all it has to offer, yummy restaurants, Cedar Street Public Market, music concerts, the Bonner County Fair and don't miss City Beach no matter the weather, maybe even take a lake tour. We are 12 miles from The Idaho Club and just 22 miles from Schweitzer and some of the most breathtaking views around. There is always something to do and see on the mountain. Trestle Creek Park on the shore of Lake Pend Oreille, is another of our favorite places and it's only a 16-mile drive through some of the most picturesque areas of the NW. After a fun filled day exploring North Idaho come and relax at The Lost Fainting Goat Ranch, an amusing name for a place we call home. There is a separate private driveway, and you will have the whole camp area to yourselves, yet we aren't far away should a need arise. You may occasionally hear us (4 busy kids, 1 fat cat, 2 friendly dogs, 1 noisy rooster and 11 happy hens yet still no fainting goats) but we want you to feel like you are in your own private sanctuary. We are offering a new furnished bell tent in a secluded area of our private property in the beautiful mountains of Sandpoint Idaho. Our camp area is along a quiet creek that is visited by deer, wild turkey, squirls and even the occasional moose. There are also those less desirable critters that live in nature like insects, and we do try and mitigate those troublemakers with screens, traps, Diatomaceous Earth and other natural means. This area of our property is off grid with a wonderful shower house built from wood milled from our own land, complete with hot water and a compost toilet. We even provide Starlink WiFi and a way to charge cell phones thanks to our solar charged batteries. There is a fire pit, comfy chairs, a beautiful picnic table, again, made from wood from our own land, and a screened in area with cooking supplies. Our family enjoys hosting guests and we enjoy meeting new people. The most common phrase we heard when we first moved here was "Welcome to Idaho!" We hope you love it here as much as we do. When you reserve your time with us, please look for messages regarding directions and check-in instructions, we like to meet everyone to show you around and it gets pretty dark out here in the country and the cell coverage is pretty spotty in our area. We truly want you to have a relaxing experience and good communication helps us serve you better. Thank you!

3. J2 Adventures NW

43mi from Pioneer Junction · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · Fortine, MT

Enjoy mountain views from a wide open field for you to roam, and conveniently located off of HWY 93 for easy access to 10 lakes, Glacier, Banff, or Whitefish. Dog friendly with 5+ acres to roam and private national forest access to the river. This location is great for those wanting a quick layover or need a home base for daily adventures. Stretch the legs and go on a 5 minute walk to Koocanusa Brewery for a family friendly beverage before heading back to watch the sunset over the mountains in your home for the evening. Bring your RV, Tent, or Camper Van. There's room for you here! The cute town of Eureka, Dickey Lake for a swim, or Glen Lake for a quiet picnic are all just a few minutes away.

4. 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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5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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Public campgrounds near Pioneer Junction

Howard Lake Campground

15mi from Pioneer Junction · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

McGillivray Campground

16mi from Pioneer Junction · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Dorr Skeels Campground

16mi from Pioneer Junction · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Bull River Guard Station

19mi from Pioneer Junction · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Lake Creek Campground

19mi from Pioneer Junction · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Bad Medicine Campground

20mi from Pioneer Junction · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Spar Lake Campground

20mi from Pioneer Junction · 13 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

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Loon Lake Campground

21mi from Pioneer Junction · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Big Creek Baldy Lookout

22mi from Pioneer Junction · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

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Bull River Campground and Group Site

25mi from Pioneer Junction · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Yaak Mountain Lookout Cabin

25mi from Pioneer Junction · 1 site · in Kootenai National Forest

Rocky Gorge Campground

25mi from Pioneer Junction · 60 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kootenai National Forest

Stories from the community

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Chanelle

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Hymas Family Farm Stay

We loved our stay at the farm! The tent was private in the woods and we came up to the farm’s shop for fresh ice cream and fresh eggs and also paid extra to help milk a cow haha our daughter loved the cows! The zipper didn’t work on the tent but otherwise everything was so lovely. We used the cook stove and they had some cook supplies in there too which was super nice. Would definitely recommend , I always wanted to try out glamping and the whole family had a lot of fun with it.

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Lea

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

We had a great stay at Chris and Michal's place! It was the perfect mix of luxury (good tent, great kitchen set up, hot water) and camping (on a sweet little creek, very private). Our hosts were also very attentive and helpful and went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and welcome.

Abigail

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Chris and Michal’s campsite! They have loaded it with everything you could need, plus a ton of extras, to make for the best camping experience. The location was perfect and just what we were looking for- close enough to town and the lake, but far enough to see the starts at night and listen to nature. 10/10 experience and I hope we can visit again!

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Sarah

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

This site was just so awesome and beautiful. we loved exploring and finding cute frogs in the creek. Hosts were amazing and provide an awesome atmosphere and supplies for convenience of not having to pack all the camping gear. Thank you Chris and Michal.

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Odelia

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

Chris and Michal were such great hosts! We had a wonderful, peaceful time. They have everything from cooking supplies to a warm outdoor shower. The surrounding area is beautiful as well with many swimming places and yummy food. I would absolutely recommend this place and can’t wait to come back!

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Javier

July 2025

With kids

3 nights at Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

Chris and Michal’s were the best host ever. Both are amazing with communication and they were making sure we had the best time of our life. We will be back for sure the place was amazing.

Emily

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

It as such a beautiful place to get away to for the weekend. Close yet not too close to the city and the surrounding ranches were gorgeous. Highly recommend coming to this place if you want to get away and being in the quiet countryside and woods area.

Lyssa

July 2025

1 night at Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

We had such a lovely stay at Chris and Michal's yurt! Michal met us on arrival and provided all the info and supplies we needed; she was such a warm, communicative, helpful, generous host! The site had everything we needed for an impromptu glamping stay on our trip to Idaho: all cooking supplies (and even some treats!), a shower/bathroom outhouse (with nice hot water), a cozy yurt with comfy bed, and even a roaring fire already started! We had a magical night under the twinkly lights, making s'mores, star gazing, and soaking up the beautiful Idaho wilderness. The site is only 30 minutes from downtown Sandpoint, but wonderfully secluded (though close to our hosts if we needed anything). We highly recommend enjoying Chris and Michal's wonderful site and hospitality!

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Kaitlyn

July 2025

With kids

1 night at Hymas Family Farm Stay

Beautiful tent in a wonderful location. Highly recommend. Easy to access and the family was really sweet.

Natalie

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

Chris and Michal were excellent hosts! We had a great time! The spot was exactly as described and was just what we wanted for a peaceful get away in the great outdoors! Would recommend :)

Kourtney

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Lost Fainting Goat Ranch

What a wonderful hidden gem this was where we were able to unplug and enjoy nature with a fully set up Oasis in the woods! Chris & Michal truly thought of everything down to the smallest details with every necessity you could possibly need when experiencing the outdoors! The Yurt with a fully made bed, end tables, WiFi, cute accent rugs, touch lamps, an outdoor bathroom/shower combo, towels,, campfire area and beautiful lights strung throughout each of the areas designated for every element you’d expect to find when camping…and that doesn’t even begin to cover all the personal touches! If you are looking for a place to reset from life’s busyness, this is the perfect place to escape away to! This will now be an annual destination for us, and can’t wait to return! Chris & Michal are absolutely amazing, kind and caring people who go great lengths to ensure your experience is everything you wish it to be! To you both, thank you so much for the gift it was to get to know you and to allow us this much needed reset from life! You have created a beautiful ambiance and experience that I know many will enjoy for years to come!