The best campgrounds near Virginia City, Montana with snow sports

In the heart of Madison County, Virginia City delivers history on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. The town’s gold rush past offers a view into the Old West, with heritage buildings and local museums revealing how residents lived in the 18th century. Head outside Virginia City’s borders to Yellowstone, America’s first national park, to witness active geysers and see some of the country’s most iconic nature spots. Then check out Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Helena-Lewis and Clark national forests for hiking trails, scenic drives, and spectacular mountain views. Park the RV in a national forest, pitch a tent among Christmas trees, or rent a cabin with toilets and drinking water—any way is a good way to enjoy natural beauty near Virginia City.

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In the heart of Madison County, Virginia City delivers history on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. The town’s gold rush past offers a view into the Old West, with heritage buildings and local museums revealing how residents lived in the 18th century. Head outside Virginia City’s borders to Yellowstone, America’s first national park, to witness active geysers and see some of the country’s most iconic nature spots. Then check out Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Helena-Lewis and Clark national forests for hiking trails, scenic drives, and spectacular mountain views. Park the RV in a national forest, pitch a tent among Christmas trees, or rent a cabin with toilets and drinking water—any way is a good way to enjoy natural beauty near Virginia City.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

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49mi from Virginia City · 2 sites · RVs · Belgrade, MT

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.

2. Bodhi Farms

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43mi from Virginia City · 9 sites · Lodging · Bozeman, MT

Bodhi Farms is a 35 acre organic, permaculture farm nestled up against the Gallatin Mountains on the outskirts of Bozeman, Montana with a beautiful creek running through it. Through the spring, summer and fall seasons on the farm you’ll find activities that include open air nordic tipi yoga, farm stay activities, a wood fired sauna, guided onsite and offsite fly fishing excursions as well as an outdoor creekside farm-to-table restaurant. Excursions are nearly unlimited with abundant day trips to include fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, rafting, not to mention Yellowstone National Park just an 80 mile beautiful drive away. We offer nine glamping tipis that are carefully placed alongside our creek, offering privacy and a truly authentic lodging experience. Five of our tipis offer king beds and four of them feature two twin beds. Extra cots are available as each tipi has a maximum occupancy of 4 people. These nine tipis share two full luxe tipi bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. For our overnight guests, a farm fresh continental breakfast is included every morning as well as a shared campfire with complimentary s'mores every evening. Our goal is to provide an authentic experience surrounded by the beauty of Montana in a sustainable way. Come hang out with us in the beautiful outdoors. Come to eat & drink, come to celebrate, come to relax and be well. Learn more about this land: Bodhi Farms is a 35 acre organic, permaculture farm nestled up against the Gallatin Mountains on the outskirts of Bozeman, Montana with a beautiful creek running through it. Through the spring, summer and fall seasons on the farm you’ll find activities that include open air nordic tipi yoga, farm stay activities, a wood fired sauna, guided onsite and offsite fly fishing excursions as well as an outdoor creekside farm-to-table restaurant. Excursions are nearly unlimited with abundant day trips to include fly fishing, mountain biking, hiking, rafting, not to mention Yellowstone National Park just an 80 mile beautiful drive away. We offer nine glamping tipis that are carefully placed alongside our creek, offering privacy and a truly authentic lodging experience. Five of our tipis offer king beds and four of them feature two twin beds. Extra cots are available as each tipi has a maximum occupancy of 4 people. These nine tipis share two full luxe tipi bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. For our overnight guests, a farm fresh continental breakfast is included every morning as well as a shared campfire with complimentary s'mores every evening. Our goal is to provide an authentic experience surrounded by the beauty of Montana in a sustainable way. Come hang out with us in the beautiful outdoors. Come to eat & drink, come to celebrate, come to relax and be well.

3. Davis Ranch

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37mi from Virginia City · 1 site · Tent, RV · Three Forks, MT

10 acres with mountain views in all directions. Any and all activities available in close proximity that one might enjoy in the mountains, rivers, and lakes. Approximately 60 miles to Yellowstone National Park. Some of the best hunting in southwestern Montana. Many outfitters in the area for trail ridding

4. Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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633 sites · Wisdom, Montana

Adventuring in the largest national forest in Montana should definitely be added to your summer (or winter!) to do list. Activities abound in The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, including wilderness trekking, scenic drives to killer views, camping among smallish forest sites, downhill and cross-country skiing in the winter, lake fishing, picnicking, and exploring historic wild-west ghost towns in the summer. You can also check out parts of the Continental Divide trail which crosses through this park, and cheer on thru-hikers in the final stretch of their epic journey. You may just have to flip a coin to decide between the plethora of outdoor fun in this 3.35 million acre forest. The choice is yours, all you have to do is pick one and get going!

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5. Custer Gallatin National Forest

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936 sites · Lodge Grass, Montana

Find wilderness camping near Yellowstone National Park and beyond.

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Public campgrounds near Virginia City

Mill Creek Campground

15mi from Virginia City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area

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Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area

16mi from Virginia City · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Clover Meadows Campground and Picnic Area

19mi from Virginia City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

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Potosi Campground and Picnic Area

19mi from Virginia City · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Vigilante Cabin

19mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Bear Creek Bunkhouse Campground

21mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Bear Creek Cabin

21mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Cottonwood Campground

22mi from Virginia City · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Wall Creek Cabin

23mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Yellow Mule Cabin

26mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Black Butte Cabin

27mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Spanish Creek Cabin

29mi from Virginia City · 1 site · in Custer Gallatin National Forest

Stories from the community

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Jim

September 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great place to stay with potable water and electricity (30 or 50 amp). Close to all amenities. We stayed there three seperate times this year. Will be back next year

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Frank

September 2025

45 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

This was a great location for visiting friends in Bozeman. The directions to the site were good and the site was clean, level, completely fenced, and offered electricity and water. We travel with two golden retrievers and after checking with our host, they were allowed to roam freely on the large, fenced property. We are very satisfied RVers and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Wild Horse.

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Tiffany

September 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great directions. Was nice to have wifi and hookups. Responsive host. Clean well maintained site. Farm life is talkative early and reminded us of home.

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Jennifer

September 2025

22 ft campervan

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

My folks stayed in Space 1 and I was in Space 2 for this visit. It worked out perfect for us. Clean and simple. Just what we needed for the night. The chickens reminded me of home! Thanks Michael!

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Chris

September 2025

24 ft Class B

With pets

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

We were there all by ourselves and it was a nice, private spot.

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Dean

September 2025

23 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Host was great. Fresh eggs for breakfast. Leash free and long hiking trail.

Staci

September 2025

29 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great easy access site with flat, well graveled spaces. Have stayed there twice and this time even got the stamp of approval from my glamper husband.

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Scott

August 2025

40 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Very good spot with electric and water. Easy to get to and had no problem in a 40 foot class A.

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Andi

August 2025

33 ft Class C

With pets

4 nights at Davis Ranch

I love the views, the sunrises and sunsets, the night sky, the horses, the llamas and cows nearby. The gravel roads were not so bad. Pat is an excellent host. She has the right combination of helpfulness and giving me my privacy. A delightful experience with full hookups.

Katherine

August 2025

35 ft Class C

With pets

2 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Excllent space and beautiful views. Lopved the privacy and the chickens.

Reames

August 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Davis Ranch

great spot for a getaway with beautiful views. Check out the state park nearby or go to pony for the day! Just bought a motorcycle and the roads surrounding the property are great for any kind of activity from walking to running mountain biking and even riding motorcycles! All the animals on the property are gorgeous and the host is very welcoming! Be prepared to either be creative with leveling your RV in order to access sewer, or just bring a sewer extension hose as there is a very nice flatter area just out of reach for our sewer hose! Utilities were in great working order and our Starlink had a clear view of the sky!

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Mary Ann

August 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

4 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great place to stay for a few days. Very nice hosts…they even shared some of their fresh eggs with us! Electric and water was nice to have and convenient to town. We really enjoyed watching their chickens and chicken ‘guard dog’.

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Kim

August 2025

27 ft Class C

3 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

We camped at site 2 of Michael’s property for three nights while exploring the Bozeman area. I highly recommend this for several reasons. Michael is a wonderful host; very responsive with communications, friendly, and helpful once on site, as needed. He was generous to give us a dozen fresh eggs, which we enjoyed all of (Thank you, Michael!). The location was easy to set up at. It took very little effort to level my RV; potable water was readily accessible to add to my fresh water tank (I connected my own hose to the one already in place to add water to my tank at Site 2; Site 1 likely would not require any additional hose length); and the electric service was reliable (30 amp at Site 2; Site 1 has 50 amp). The location was quiet and the surrounding neighborhood is a nice area for walking. There is a Town Pump less than 3 miles away with a free RV dump station. I would definitely stay here again when in the area.

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Donald

July 2025

40 ft fifth wheel

4 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

We really enjoyed staying at Michael’s land the view of the mountains is beautiful. It is easy to get in and set up, they even asked if we wanted a dozen eggs. We have a 40ft 5th wheel and they have one spot with 50 amp the other is 30 amp.

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Darin

July 2025

28 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Super Nice Guy! Clean, nice place and a bargain for the Bozeman area.

Demi

July 2025

25 ft Class C

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Perfect stopover before flying out the next day! We loved waking up to the chickens and also so grateful for the water and electric hookups! Thank you for having us!

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Denise

July 2025

30 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

What a wonderful place to stay with a very nice host!! Quiet and safe with a nice area to walk the dog.

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regina

July 2025

29 ft travel trailer

With kids

1 night at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Clean, easy, safe spot to stay! Michael was helpful—tho hardly any help was needed since everything that was expected was there.

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James

July 2025

35 ft Class A

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

There are two sites on the property, which are very well kept with gravel. The site has 30 or 50 amp and potable water. We have a 35' Class A motorhome and a towed vehicle with plenty of space. It is a secure site and we felt very safe. There is lots of room for a pet to enjoy. If you will really like being woken up to the sounds of the rooster, so no alarm is required. The owners also provided a dozen eggs from the laying hens. We have stayed here 4 seperate times and will go back again and again.

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Julie

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Wildhorse Ranch and Rentals

Great hip camp sign pointed our way to the rear of the property. Power and numbered camp sites are very visible and clear. It was nice to allow the dogs free rein which you cannot do at a park. Also the fresh eggs as others described was lovely. We stayed here to visit Big Sky, Livingston, Bozeman, and all the fun Montana could pack into 4 days! We were there for the 4th and had panoramic surround sound fireworks too!

Nearby parks

Explore the area’s public lands.

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

Wisdom, Montana

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Custer Gallatin National Forest

Lodge Grass, Montana

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The best camping near Virginia City with snow sports 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.