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The best camping near Granite Ghost Town State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Granite Ghost Town State Park adventure.

Visit the remnants of a bustling boomtown that had thousands of resident miners.  

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Hunter creek

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents32 acres ¡ Philipsburg, MT
Learn more about this land:Rugged terrain with year round natural spring. Can look for sapphires or explore the ghost town. Hike the atv trail or look for animals. Various elk deer big horn sheep moose and bear have been seen feeding in the green spring canyon. Explore dark timber or enjoy nice canyon views. Snowmobile access during winter and early spring. Four wheel drive or suv or all wheel drive vehicle recommended.
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Hidden Meadow Ranch

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents80 acres ¡ Deer Lodge, MT
Small irrigated ranch in the Deer Lodge Valley, surrounded by mountains, access to public lands and beautiful scenery. East side of acreage has the Clark Fork River running through it, even though the neighbors are close still lots of privacy. Enjoy blue ribbon fishing and access to lots of fresh air and scenery.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent next to the Clark Fork River, 7 miles from Deer Lodge, MT. Site provides a handmade rock fire ring and willows for privacy. Fire may not be available if it is dry conditions. Good fishing right out of your tent, short drive to several acres of public ground, ATV access, hiking, and mountain biking. This is an 80-acre working ranch with cows, sheep and hay so you may have to drive through the cows and you may have to deal with cowpies :-). Great cell service and private property on both sides, easy access to campsite. 10-minute drive to historic Grant Kohrs Ranch, old prison museum and many other unique Montana experiences.
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Gunslinger Gulch Ghost Town

29 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents52 acres ¡ Anaconda, MT
This 1880s era mining & ghost town converted lodging & event center is the perfect place to live out your cowboy/cowgirl dreams and experience the Old West. We offer all the modern amenities we have come accustomed to, yet maintain the original appearance of being transported back in time. Available for film production rental, weddings, retreats, reunions or any special event. Dry camping and horse camping available in addition to our amazing units.
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Moose Owl Meadows

3 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ Anaconda, MT
A quiet neighborhood with an alpine feel, just minutes from Georgetown Lake and forest trails for boating, paddling, hiking, biking and more! Enjoy the fresh mountain air, pine trees galore and local wildlife on this peaceful parcel. The friendly towns of Anaconda and Philipsburg are both within 20 minutes drive.
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4D Ranch

1 site ¡ Lodging30 acres ¡ Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT
Unigue quiet tipi set on the edge Pintler National Forest, Anaconda Montana. Good location to unplug and recharge. There is no cell service at the property.(off grid) The property does have a outhouse, portable water and fire ring. Incredble views of Mount Haggin and surrounding mountain range. Short drive to Twin Lake Trailhead, Georgetown Lake and the Town of Anaconda. Twin Lakes Trailhead(3miles from tipi) open up opportunities to hike into several high alpine lakes and access the Continental Divid Trail. You can hike right off the property onto Forest Service roads and trails. Fishing and boating at Georgetown Lake. A wonderful location between Yellowstone National Park and Glaicer National Park. I'm a outdoor, horse enthusiast doglover Montana woman. I'm sharing my property because this is where I go to unwind and relax. Unload the horse,unload the dog and leave the phone in the truck. The tipi location is in the mountains and primitive road getting to the tipi. Recommend a a high clearance vehicle. Dog friendly tipi please be consider and be a responsible dog owner. Please call before leaving cell service. Will give detailed driving directions.
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Sunset camp sites

1 site ¡ RV1 acre ¡ Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT
No advance required, contact for same day reservations. Will accommodate large campers/RV's with water, power and septic connections. The area is Georgetown Lake Montana, There is year round access and activities. The lake is great for water sports and fishing, there is a ski resort 5 miles away, nearby rivers and streams for rafting and fishing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, cross country skiing, climbing. About any outdoor recreational opportunity is available. Long term bookings available with discounts
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Mentzer Ranch

1 site ¡ RV, Tent160 acres ¡ Drummond, MT
Learn more about this land: Located on a working cattle ranch in the secluded Flint Creek Valley, our hand built ranch offers 360 degree breathtaking mountain views and lush fields of free range grazing livestock. Your campsite is backed up to a large mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, offering both wind protection and ample shade. We do have a 30 amp hook and water as well. Feel free to message me for any other questions. Happy travels.
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A Creek runs through it!

6 sites ¡ RVs5 acres ¡ Garrison, MT
Beautiful 5 acres bordering the Clark fork River with Warm Springs Creek running right though it. Spend Your days fly fishing right outside your RV door, or go for a walk down many beautiful country roads, or go put your feet in the creek and read a book. Lots of activities to do including rafting, fishing, hunting, mining(so I am told) motorcycle or mountain bike riding, and snowmobiling. It is centrally located between Missoula, Butte, and Helena just outside Deer lodge. 6 RV sites(2-50 amp and 4-30 amp) and access to a black and grey water dump out. Non potable water is on site for maintenance use. This property is perfect for a group gathering or a great place to stay on your way to Yellowstone National Park with the family or on your way to Your favorite hunting spot. Using the Phosphate Exit 170 is best for entering the property.No advance notice needed! Last minute campers welcome! Come stay for a night or a month. 2 minutes to I-90 in Garrison MT. Each hook up is $50 a night or rent the entire property for $300 a night for a group. Please call 425-330-1314 for special requests!
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South Valley RV Sites - Riverfront

4 sites ¡ RVs2 acres ¡ Darby, MT
Located on the Bitterroot River in Darby, Montana. Step out of your RV and into the river! Spend the day fishing right from the property. Easy kayak launch from the property. The boat launch is a half mile away. The town of Darby is a mile from the property. Beautiful river views and views of the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains. Watch the river and wildlife, relax, adventure, and enjoy! Steps from the Yellowstone Dutton ranch from the television show Yellowstone. Full hookups, including 50 amp power, water, and septic.
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On The Rocks

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents50 acres ¡ Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT
This private, rugged 50+ acre off-grid property offers treed hillsides, rocky bluffs, a small creek and views that are nothing short of spectacular. From a level bench at the top of the property you can boondock and scope thousands of acres of majestic Montana land filled with elk, deer, black bear, grouse and more. Nearby recreation includes more than a hundred thousand acres of land for hunting, hiking, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling and X-country skiing. There are 3 nearby golf courses, Discovery Ski Mountain and outstanding fishing on the Big Hole and Clark Fork Rivers, Georgetown Lake plus endless mountain streams and lakes. Just minutes away from downtown Anaconda.
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Mile High Mountain Homestead

1 site ¡ RV, Tent20 acres ¡ Helmville, MT
Beautiful 20 acre homestead, surrounded by the Garnet Mountains. We have beautiful small lakes where you can observe wild life and migratory water fowl and beautiful song birds and go on small walks around the lakes or take your mountain bike or e-bike and enjoy a ride on the ranch roads surrounding the area. Come on over to our homestead and take a small tour of our greenhouse and gardens, we have seasonal produce to sell and rabbits to pet! We sell farm fresh eggs and raw goats milk and soft goat cheeses! We also have hand crafted lip balms with essential oils and we welcome you to enjoy our fire pit area and wood fired hot tub, all the while viewing the small lakes around our homestead. The Hot Tub is an extra charge of $20. We also have a luxurious outdoor hot water shower available for use as well! Reserve the hot tub at check in! Come prepared! We are in grizzly country , BE BEAR AWARE! All campers need to keep all ice chests and food away from their tents and in their cars when not using them! This is grizzly and black bear country, keep all cooking utensils , dog food and pans , in your vehicle when not in use! Very important to obey the bear rules and stay safe! Thank you and we want you to have a safe and enjoyable camp out! Please be advised to follow these directions to the campsite grounds, the google map takes you to the wrong entrance and we have had issues getting this changed. As you come into Drummond, head to Helmville road , turn right and follow this road that parallels I-90, then turn left onto highway 271 to Helmville. So follow highway 271 towards Helmville , at 13.1 miles , turn right onto Weaver hill crossing a cattle guard. Go up the hill and follow the road and keep to the left of the first Y and continue on for 3.5 miles until you come to the second large Y and stay to the right of it. Continue on for another 3.2 miles un til you see a green chimney lakes sign and turn right and continue in on to our driveway! There is no cell service up here , so you will have to connect to our Wi-Fi when you arrive, to be able to call or text out. Please use your trip counter in your car or truck to help you with mileage. Remember to save these directions before you loose cell service!😊
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East Ridge Retreat

2 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres ¡ Butte, MT
Welcome to Butte! Enjoy 26 roomy feet in a lovingly restored 1991 Terry Resort camper. Queen foam mattress, pullout couch, booth table seating. Relax in the shaded lounge stream side in the heat of the day. A fire pit is available during open burn season. There’s excellent cell service, solar lights and fridge in the camper as well as a solar powered charging station to charge your devices, a camp shower, Coleman stove, pour over coffee supplies, potable and washing water, a simple, private outdoor camp toilet, Bluetooth speaker, and DVD player. Three private acres are yours to enjoy, however there are neighbors with dogs and apiaries to the east and west of the property and intermittent barbed wire fencing, therefore pets must be leashed at all times and we enforce a 10:00 pm quiet time. Parking is restricted to one vehicle due to the limited useable parking space. Horses pasture to the south, please do not approach or attempt to feed them, but they do seem to enjoy being photographed.
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The best camping near Granite Ghost Town State Park guide

Overview

About

Several thousand miners once lived at Granite Ghost Town, a former profitable mine where upwards of $40 million of silver generated immense wealth in the 1870s. Walking the old buildings and encampment is a trip back in time, but the drive is often the highlight of this trip, beginning in the historic town of Philipsburg. Here, visitors can mine for sapphires and visit the town’s iconic brewery before driving the dirt road to Granite Ghost Town. Wildlife is often visible from the road and the ghost town yields wonderful views of the surrounding forests. Although Granite Ghost Town State Park has no camping, a number of campgrounds and Hipcamps can be found nearby.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for mountain bikers: Rumsey Bike Camp has tent and campervan sites with access to mountain bike and hiking trails.
  • Best for history buffs: Gunslinger Ghost Town has 25 dry campsites situated in another nearby historic ghost town.
  • Best for adventure: Red Lion Basecamp is set in a remote mountain region with exceptional recreational opportunities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Private campsites are booked on a reservation basis. During the summer months, campsites fill quickly in Philipsburg and the surrounding area, as this is a popular destination for anglers and tourists.
  2. Granite Ghost Town is adjacent to national forest lands with numerous first-come, first-served campgrounds available. Look to Flint Creek and Rock Creek for convenient camping options, or check out US Forest Service cabins.

When to go

Access to Granite Ghost Town is limited to a dirt road, and access can be difficult in bad weather conditions. The road generally remains open in winter, but snow and ice can require a 4x4 vehicle to access. For the average visitor, the road is best during summer and fall before the snow arrives. The park itself is officially open from Memorial Day through the end of September, but hunters and other recreational users share the road beyond the park’s opening and closing dates.

Know before you go

  • Granite Ghost Town is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out park, and no public services are available. Use restrooms in Philipsburg and bring your own water and snacks when visiting.
  • Open mine shafts, pits, and hazards exist in this area. Walk only on developed pathways, follow the self-guided tour information, and be cautious about dangers around the mining camp.
  • The road to the ghost town is narrow, so drivers should exercise caution. Only visit when the roadway is dry and safe to travel.

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