100% (12) • 13 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Virginia City
Gallatin River Getaway
1. Gallatin River Getaway
97%
(538)
47mi from Virginia City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This property has been a farm and ranch since 1863 it was used as a stage stop for travelers going to the gold fields in Bannock and Virginia City Montana. Come check us out.We offer two private campsites on the Gallatin River near Logan, Montana, 1/4 mile apart on a working farm and ranch. Ranch also is located below ATT and Verizon cell towers. Five minutes from entrance gate to interstate ninety. We are thirty minutes from Bozeman, six miles from Three Forks, MT, three miles from Headwaters State Park (Headwaters of the Missouri River), 12 minutes from the Copper City Mountain biking trails, 20 minutes from Lewis and Clark Caverns, eight miles from Madison Buffalo Jump. Yellowstone National Park is two hours south of the property. Easy full recreational access to the Gallatin River, including fishing if you follow Montana FWP rules and regulations. Gallatin River is a blue-ribbon trout stream and there are four additional blue-ribbon trout streams that are within close proximity. Inhabited by most major indigenous species of Montana, except bison and mountain goats. This is a working farm and ranch and equipment and activities related to the operation should be expected also a train runs close to property. Host lives on the property and is available to contact.
Pets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Old Town River Ranch
2. Old Town River Ranch
92%
(74)
47mi from Virginia City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Old Town River Ranch is a serine river front escape located in beautiful Three Forks Montana. We offer a private off grid camping experience directly on the Jefferson riverfront. We provide a limited number of campsites to maintain privacy for our guests, with just three riverfront spots and three creekside spots. Large aspens and willows span the property. Plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing including bird watching. We do have a portable toilet on-site that is serviced weekly, otherwise this is a pack-in-pack-out site.
Located just minutes off Interstate 90 (Exit 278) Old Town River Ranch offers a secluded getaway that’s close to all that Three Forks Montana has to offer, Sacajawea, farmers markets, shopping and Bridger Brewing for concerts and just 30 minutes to Bozeman. Stop by to see our friends at the Old Town Farm Stand just before the entry to our Ranch to get your fresh home baked goods & farm raised produce. Come stay a night, or a few, we think you'll enjoy it.
Campsite & Camper Sizes.
Campsites #1 #2 & #3 can accommodate large campers (up to 35 feet) with fair amount of room to maneuver.
Campsite #4 is limited to Truck Campers, Sprinters or very small towables.
Campsites #5 (up to 20ft) and Campsite #6 (up to 25ft) can accommodate mid-sized campers with limited but manageable room to maneuver.
Notice.
We implemented a comprehensive weed management program so campgrounds should be dramatically improved this year.
Believe it or not some people don't know this. This is a campground on a river bottom in Montana. We keep it well but its fairly "raw" here. There can be wildlife - large & small game, maybe a few lost cows at times. There can be bugs - mosquitoes & spiders. There can be weeds. Water levels in the river vary dramatically depending on the time of year - sometimes high & fast other times low & slow. Sometimes it'll be really hot, dry & dusty, other times humid & muddy, maybe even flooded in areas, sometimes it can be cold & icy. If these things concern you it might be best to find an alternative. For everyone else, come on in and enjoy, we welcome you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins
3. Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins
96%
(23)
44mi from Virginia City · 5 sites · RVs
Welcome
DIRECTIONS
These Campsites are in Pipestone
so Take Pipestone exit heading west take a immediate right on gravel rd. (Road to Ringing Rocks theres a sign Pipestone Ringing rocks RV and Cabins with red arrow pointing east follow it for about a 1 1/2 miles crossing 3 cattle gaurds and a railroad track go another 50 yards and there a gate # 234 on post and the RV spots are just past the cabins.
enjoy the views and to take in the fresh Montana air there's also a fire pit (fire wood for sale) and a picnic table set up ( potable Water fill available, there are no public Bathrooms so Rv must have Bathrooms in them) ,for you and your family to enjoy a nice outing and look at the Montana stars in Big Sky country
there are also hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy
utv,dirt bike,peddle bike. or just a nice nature walk all these trails are shared in them
Water hookup
Sewer hookup
Pets
from
$40
/ night
100% (12) • 13 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Virginia City
Gallatin River Getaway
1. Gallatin River Getaway
97%
(538)
47mi from Virginia City · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
This property has been a farm and ranch since 1863 it was used as a stage stop for travelers going to the gold fields in Bannock and Virginia City Montana. Come check us out.We offer two private campsites on the Gallatin River near Logan, Montana, 1/4 mile apart on a working farm and ranch. Ranch also is located below ATT and Verizon cell towers. Five minutes from entrance gate to interstate ninety. We are thirty minutes from Bozeman, six miles from Three Forks, MT, three miles from Headwaters State Park (Headwaters of the Missouri River), 12 minutes from the Copper City Mountain biking trails, 20 minutes from Lewis and Clark Caverns, eight miles from Madison Buffalo Jump. Yellowstone National Park is two hours south of the property. Easy full recreational access to the Gallatin River, including fishing if you follow Montana FWP rules and regulations. Gallatin River is a blue-ribbon trout stream and there are four additional blue-ribbon trout streams that are within close proximity. Inhabited by most major indigenous species of Montana, except bison and mountain goats. This is a working farm and ranch and equipment and activities related to the operation should be expected also a train runs close to property. Host lives on the property and is available to contact.
Pets
Campfires
from
$40
/ night
Old Town River Ranch
2. Old Town River Ranch
92%
(74)
47mi from Virginia City · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Old Town River Ranch is a serine river front escape located in beautiful Three Forks Montana. We offer a private off grid camping experience directly on the Jefferson riverfront. We provide a limited number of campsites to maintain privacy for our guests, with just three riverfront spots and three creekside spots. Large aspens and willows span the property. Plenty of opportunities for fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing including bird watching. We do have a portable toilet on-site that is serviced weekly, otherwise this is a pack-in-pack-out site.
Located just minutes off Interstate 90 (Exit 278) Old Town River Ranch offers a secluded getaway that’s close to all that Three Forks Montana has to offer, Sacajawea, farmers markets, shopping and Bridger Brewing for concerts and just 30 minutes to Bozeman. Stop by to see our friends at the Old Town Farm Stand just before the entry to our Ranch to get your fresh home baked goods & farm raised produce. Come stay a night, or a few, we think you'll enjoy it.
Campsite & Camper Sizes.
Campsites #1 #2 & #3 can accommodate large campers (up to 35 feet) with fair amount of room to maneuver.
Campsite #4 is limited to Truck Campers, Sprinters or very small towables.
Campsites #5 (up to 20ft) and Campsite #6 (up to 25ft) can accommodate mid-sized campers with limited but manageable room to maneuver.
Notice.
We implemented a comprehensive weed management program so campgrounds should be dramatically improved this year.
Believe it or not some people don't know this. This is a campground on a river bottom in Montana. We keep it well but its fairly "raw" here. There can be wildlife - large & small game, maybe a few lost cows at times. There can be bugs - mosquitoes & spiders. There can be weeds. Water levels in the river vary dramatically depending on the time of year - sometimes high & fast other times low & slow. Sometimes it'll be really hot, dry & dusty, other times humid & muddy, maybe even flooded in areas, sometimes it can be cold & icy. If these things concern you it might be best to find an alternative. For everyone else, come on in and enjoy, we welcome you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins
3. Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins
96%
(23)
44mi from Virginia City · 5 sites · RVs
Welcome
DIRECTIONS
These Campsites are in Pipestone
so Take Pipestone exit heading west take a immediate right on gravel rd. (Road to Ringing Rocks theres a sign Pipestone Ringing rocks RV and Cabins with red arrow pointing east follow it for about a 1 1/2 miles crossing 3 cattle gaurds and a railroad track go another 50 yards and there a gate # 234 on post and the RV spots are just past the cabins.
enjoy the views and to take in the fresh Montana air there's also a fire pit (fire wood for sale) and a picnic table set up ( potable Water fill available, there are no public Bathrooms so Rv must have Bathrooms in them) ,for you and your family to enjoy a nice outing and look at the Montana stars in Big Sky country
there are also hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy
utv,dirt bike,peddle bike. or just a nice nature walk all these trails are shared in them
Water hookup
Sewer hookup
Pets
from
$40
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jennifer
September 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Awesome place with plenty of room, Roger was awesome! We stayed at site 1 which wasn’t directly on the river but it was a short trail to the river and you had your own private beach. I actually drove my truck down the trail and made it to the beach. 100% recommend.
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Renae
September 2025
43 ft fifth wheel
With kids
Great spot next to the river where the kids could splash in the river, we caught trout, watched nesting eagles and enjoyed locally grown corn! We will be back next year!
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Robin
September 2025
25 ft Class B
With pets
Peaceful location, loved being near the River. Also nice to have a very clean porta-potty near the campsite. Great little shop (walking distance) to grab bread, sweets and goodies). Met the owners briefly when we were there. Very nice people.
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Kevin
August 2025
18 ft campervan
Nice relaxing spot by the creek. East to find with good instructions.
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Staci
August 2025
29 ft Class C
This spot was a good overnight location for us and provided a spectacular Montana sunset. We did have to drive about a mile on a dirt road, which was no problem for me, but a little concerning for my glamper husband:) You can hear trains passing by and the site is near a shooting range-not an issue after dark, but a little noisy during the daylight hours. Host was friendly and helpful.
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Keith
August 2025
31 ft fifth wheel
Peaceful, wide open Spots on the river! Beautiful place!
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Blake
August 2025
28 ft Class C
With kids
We loved the spot. We called Roger when we were 15 min away so he could come lead us to a very private piece of the property. Right on the Gallatin River with a fire pit and all the space in the world. There was a Golden Eagle hanging out in a tree and a rattlesnake skin 10 ft from our RV. It's 30ish minutes from Bozeman and even less to the airport. We met Roger and his wife briefly. They we're very easy to communicate with and easily earn a 10/10. We'll be back!
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Laurie
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Group trip
Beautiful location , clean and great host. Close to home private.
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Daniel
August 2025
30 ft fifth wheel
Clean and quiet. Close to Ringing Rocks and tons of ATV trails. No hookups but water is available at a spigot. Sites are graveled and have a picnic table, a couple of chairs and a fire pit. Watch out for catus if you get off the established roads and gravel pads. We camped there on 8/6/2025 with a 30-foot 5th wheel. Rigs of any size are OK. Most sites are back-in, but a couple of sites are pull through. Don't be surprised when you see the extra cost for the HipCamp fees.
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Andrea
August 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had so much fun playing in the river, letting our kids and dog run wild and enjoying the beautiful of the property.
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debbie
August 2025
15 ft campervan
The space is absolutely beautiful and very private. There is a ton of space between the campsites. Roger was communicative and welcoming. There is a firepit, which we didn’t use, but it was great. It is right on the river, so don’t forget the bug spray
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Wes
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Great location along the Jefferson. Secure and silent. Loved the signage, tables, and fire ring — very helpful. Communication was great.
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Lindsay
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had an enjoyable time! Our spot was quiet and tucked away. Our pup loved exploring and splashing in the creek. Thank you for sharing your property with us!
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Kat
July 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
We absolutely loved our stay here! The spots are nice and spacious. Being right on the river was a huge plus. We stayed 2 nights in our RV with our dogs and they loved it too! It’s a private piece of land that you open and close the locked gate to so it feels very secluded and safe. You can hear some road noise when you’re outside, but it’s honestly not much. Just a short drive into Three Forks downtown which is adorable, don’t forget to stop at the Farmstand that’s close by the camp! I would highly recommend and we’ll definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your little heaven on earth with everyone🌲⛺️🌊
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Ryan
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
We loved camping here right next to the river. It was serene, lovely, and had all we needed. Plenty of flat space to pitch a tent, hang out, and not be bothered by other people. We also loved that the camp space was locked so no one else could get in without the padlock code.
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Riley
July 2025
Tent
Really beautiful camp ground! each site is very secluded and we loved it!
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Gale
July 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
We loved it here!! We were a bit worried the bugs would be bad, but they were just fine/normal. Clean facilities, spacious sites, a responsive host and a peaceful, quiet few days with easy access to the river left us quite happy.
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Betsy
July 2025
28 ft travel trailer
I loved how private site 1 was. Very nice place to enjoy a campfire and the Gallatin river.
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Hannah
July 2025
12 ft toy hauler
Ah! I can't say enough good things about this spot. I only stayed for a night, but I wish it was longer. Beautiful sunsets, zen scenery, a large area to post-up / set-up camp in and close access to the river to dip your toes in... it doesn't get much better than that!
Roger is super friendly and helpful upon arrival. It's a relatively quiet location with the occasional train (which added to the whole vibe, imo!) and I was able to reach the site with my little teardrop trailer with ease. Traveling alone, feeling safe is a priority, and I felt really good about it my entire stay.
I will 100% opt to stay here again in the future when passing through Three Forks!
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Rita
July 2025
39 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Even though there were no trees, the views were fabulous! Away from everyone yet close enough to go find them if you want to!
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Private camping near Virginia City guide
Where to go
Yellowstone National Park
With 2.2 million acres of parkland, Yellowstone is home to active geysers, waterfall hikes, scenic drives, and cozy campsites. The 12 campgrounds offer group camping and tent camping, with one RV campground featuring 50-amp hookups and a dump station. After setting up camp, admire Yellowstone’s unique geology from the comfort of the roads with a trip around the Grand Loop. Or, hike the expansive trail system to see Yellowstone Lake, multiple backcountry waterfalls, and spring wildflower blooms. If you can’t snag a campsite in the park, consider a Hipcamp just outside the Yellowstone entrance.
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
The largest national forest in Montana, Beaverhead-Deerlodge offers a scenic escape for camping, paddling, mountain hikes, and lakeside lounging. A host of campgrounds fill this 3.3 million-acre forest, with everything from cabin rentals and group camping to dispersed tent camping and RV campsites. Enjoy stunning mountain views in every season, but check campground amenities to see which spots offer winter access if visiting in the colder months.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
Spanning seven mountain ranges, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is an outdoor hub for camping, hiking, horseback riding, and snow sports. Chase adrenaline in the winter with skiing and snowmobiling along the peaks, or wander through the meadows on scenic summer walking trails. For a unique holiday celebration, pick up a permit to cut a Christmas tree from the national forest. Find easy access to natural beauty with a stay at one of the forest’s many campgrounds, where most tent camping, RV campsites, and cabins offer basic amenities like toilets and drinking water.
When to go
Camping near Virginia City is most popular from June to September, when warm summer days make it inviting to explore mountain trails and lakeside hikes. Temperatures average in the low 80s. Nights can get chilly during the shoulder season, so bring extra layers to keep evenings around the campfire fun and cozy. Snowy winters make Montana an exciting destination for snow sports and winter scenery. Check up on Montana’s road condition report to plan a route through parks and forests.