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Mad RIver Farm Camping
7 sites · Lodging, Tents40 acres · Ennis, MT
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Wake up to the impressive scenery of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and the sun shining over the Madison range on this nearly 50 acre farm in McAllister, Montana. You'll be camped in a wide open grass pasture JUST OFF Hwy 287, 1.5 miles from Ennis Lake and the Madison River which offers some of the most diverse fly fishing in Montana. The Madison River runs through this scenic valley and is flanked by the towering Madison, Gravelly and Tobacco Root ranges which are all visable from our campsites. Our land is filled with wildlife including fox, coyotes, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, osprey, deer and antelope. Horses in the pasture to the North and cattle to the South.
Crash in our field and you're only about 1 hour from Yellowstone, without the Yellowstone prices and congestion. The town of Ennis is 7 miles and the best steakhouse in the valley is 2 minutes north up HWY 287. Plan an easy afternoon trip to the historic Old West town of Virginia City (20 miles). We are surrounded by endless trails for hiking, 4 wheeling and trail riding. Big Sky Ski Resort is an hour and 30 minutes over the Madison Range. Take an evening to go to Norris Hotsprings (9 miles). Lewis and Clark Caverns one of the most highly decorated limestone caverns in North America is only 28 miles away. The list of activities goes on and on, but there is always the option to just relax and feel comfortable doing nothing. This is the perfect place to choose to be disconnected and unplugged for a while, but not to far off the beaten path so its an easy camp.
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-Parking is just off HWY 287, very easy access by bike or vehicle. Vehicles will stay in the designated parking are and campers will walk to any area of the pasture they wish to set up camp!
-This is a field, a pasture where grass grows to feed cattle. The views of the Madison Range and Tobacco Root Mountains is incredible. There are a few areas of trimmed grass, but for the most part this is a pasture with long grass. This area is not maintained like a KOA. This is not at all what would call "roughing it" but I grew up in Montana and we have different standards here.
-We ask that you please give room to other campers, you'll have so much room it should never be an issue.
-There is now a porta potty and fire pit! both of which are for all campers to use. Please do not set up camp right next to the firepit, right next to the porta potty or in the parking area.
-This is a pasture alongside the road in Montana. There are no parking lot lights. There is no wifi. There are no trees or shelters. It is not private because it is an open field along HWY 287. That being said there are rarely ever more than 1-2 camping groups at a time.
-The Campfire is communal. Everyone needs to be able to enjoy. There are several area to set up camp. We usualy will only have 1-2 campers at any given time. The most we have ever had at once is 4.
-You're free to walk around and find your perfect spot. You can walk through the tall grass or you can camp in one of the spots that is trimmed down. You have that freedom! We trim down the "road", the firepit, a couple campsites and the area around the garbage and porta potty. We dont want to completely mow down our pasture. We like to keep it wild. When Hipcampers are not using the area its a place for deer, antelope, cyotes and sandhill cranes. If you want to have a campground with manicured walkways/camping spots this is not the green pasture for you.
🇺🇸 July 4th update FYI the 2 track road down to the canvas wall tent has irrigation water covering it. Don’t go down the path to the tent, you will get stuck. There are plenty of places to camp without driving down toward the canvas tent. There is a saw horse blocking the road. Please do not move the saw horse or drive down the road.
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Flying M Ranch
5 sites · Tents300 acres · Winston, MT
A gorgeous piece of land nestled at the bottom of the
Elkhorn mountains. Enoy the sunrise as it crests the peak of the Range and wind down to amazing hues of pink and purple as the sun sets. You will be able to choose from gaining some elevation as you hike through the Elkhorn national wildlife refuge or go down to relax at Canyon Ferry Lake and try to catch some dinner.
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Lost and Found treasure Mt. Mtns
3 sites · Lodging5 acres · Jefferson City, MT
Come stay for a week , a month , or a summer @ our economical southwest montana compound located in the mountains between Helena and Boulder Montana overlooking beautiful Elkhorn Mtns with a mountain spring nearby.
Easy to find and get to 18 miles south of Helena Montana and approximately 50 miles north from
Butte mt
Tizer Botanical Gardens is also only 2 mile walk away with garden flora /fawna to admire or purchase and old cabins to explore.
. Boulder natural mineral Hot Springs is about 7 miles across the boulder Pass and then into the Boulder valley. A natural hot springs getaway with swimming, hot and cold plunges and a boutique cafe , restaurants
Our compound is unique, country and shabby sheek. Locked gate compound promising to be simply peaceful and lovely. The short uphill driveway can prove challenging without 4 wheel drive or front wheel. drive in cold months
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Lakeside camping near Three Forks guide
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Looking to camp near Three Forks, Montana and enjoy a lake? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 87 options in the area specifically tailored to lake enthusiasts, you'll find the perfect accommodation for your camping adventure. From lakeside cabins to waterfront campsites, there's something for everyone. And with an average price per night of $82 and options as low as $23, you can find a spot that fits your budget. Check out the top campsites in the area, including Madison River Resort (33 reviews), Mad River Farm Camping (5 reviews), and Farm Land Escape (4 reviews), all offering popular amenities like showers, campfires, and potable water. Whether you want to enjoy fall fun, go fishing, or try horseback riding, camping near Three Forks, Montana has it all!
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