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Madison Islands

15 sites ¡ RVs24 acres ¡ Three Forks, MT
This property is located on the Madison River at the headwaters of the Missouri River! It has views of surrounding mountain ranges including the Bridgers, Tobacco Roots, & the Spanish Peaks. It is also minutes from downtown Three Forks, MT for dining and shopping. On-site activities include fishing , swimming, hiking, biking, boating/floating, wildlife viewing, bird watching, and stargazing under the big sky. The camping area even has enough space to accommodate grazing horses. With open grassy fields and a large wooded area there is plenty to be explored in this Montana outdoor paradise. Address and Directions: On I-90 exit on 278 you will be on "Frontage Rd" go east to "Old Town Road" than turn east on "Old Town Main Street" NOTE: (You will see a old Victorian house on the west side of the street. Old Town Main street is on the optimist side of the road). Easiest entry is off of Main Street. Enter just in front of the larked RV and make your way into and through the field.
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Gallatin River Getaway

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents250 acres ¡ Three Forks, MT
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. 
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CedarRose Farm

4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents52 acres ¡ MT
CedarRose Farm is a fantastic former produce farm that we operated for 21 years, surrounded by other friendly smallholdings, art studios and homesteaders. A clean portapotty is on site starting mid May through September 15th. We offer campfire popcorn poppers, complete with kernels, oil and butter! S'Mores kits and toasting forks, with enough goodies for 8 S'mores. Check out our 'Extras' and relax and enjoy yourself! Please ask us about visiting us on the farm, we have a shady outdoor dining room you're welcome to enjoy. Ask for directions to "Sunset Point", its a quick hike to a secret campfire ring with perfect lounge chairs and amazing views! There's always something to do, horses to feed and brush, chickens and ducks that need feed and watched by the pond. Stargazing and birdwatching are great here, its very dark at night, almost no light pollution, and I've counted 43 different birds! We love biking, hiking, paddle boarding and having campers! We know you'll love it as much as we do!
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Wildhorse Trail Properties

2 sites ¡ RVs5 acres ¡ Belgrade, MT
Easy access from the Belgrade exit. Nice quiet area with beautiful views. Get an out of town feel close to all of the amenities that Belgrade/Bozeman has to offer. Beautiful views of the Bridger Mountains! Close to rivers and mountains. A day trip to Yellowstone or Big Sky is easy. Enjoy a level gravel pad with a picnic table. There is one 50 amp service and 3 30 amp.
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4S Glamping

6 sites ¡ Lodging340 acres ¡ Ponderosa Pines, MT
4S Glamping is located on 4S Ranch tucked back in the hills of Three Forks, Montana. Our teepees have picturesque views of the Big Belt Mountains and the Missouri River where Lewis & Clark canoed on their western expedition. Just a short drive away are river accesses for fishing, floating, swimming, paddle boarding, and so much more! There are also nearby walking paths and hiking trails. We are located near many historic sites and parks including the Buffalo Jump State Park and Yellowstone National Park. Just a 20 minute drive to Three Forks you will find stores, restaurants, breweries with live music, shops, activities and more. Our campsite has much to offer with nightly campfires, walking paths, outdoor games, horse experiences, and so much more! Each teepee is decorated with cozy ranch decorations and has complementary Montana goodies for each guest! We also offer add-ons, such as, massage sessions, photography sessions with and without horses, paddle board rentals, and horseback riding for kids. For our wildlife lovers! You never know what local wildlife you will see, so be prepared with your binoculars and camera! Many different animals come through the 4S Ranch seasonally. You might encounter antelope, elk, deer, a variety of birds, prairie rabbits, and other wonderful animals.
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VanGoBoon Campground

19 sites ¡ Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres ¡ Bozeman, MT
Welcome to our campground! We are a "Roadside" Campground that offers the convince of easy on/off access to Hwy 90 and the close proximity to Bozeman. We are adjacent to Hwy 90 and the Montana Rail System. We have a variety of options that should suit just about anyone. We are near Yellowstone National Park as well as Bozeman, MT which offers all types of recreational opportunities e.g. hiking, fishing, climbing, skiing, cycling and running trails. VanGoBoon is the perfect "Pull-in for the Night" as well as week-long stays! Most of our sites are SELF-CONTAINED. We have 4 sites that have electric and water hookups. (20,30,50amp) The lawn area has horseshoes, frisbee golf, and corn toss. We mostly offer dry campsites for overnight stays for vans, tents or RVs . Most sites are on concrete slabs so they are level and the property has grass areas with trees as well. FYI: Great site if you like trains! An important part of Montana’s commerce is transportation by rail so there will be highway and train noise. If you are a light sleeper, you may want to have noise-cancelation devices handy. Private spots between trees but near freeway for easy access. Our 2 horses have been a favorite with young campers along with the open yet private campsites! We look forward to welcoming you!
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Bridger Foothills Camp

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents6 acres ¡ Belgrade, MT
Enjoy a stunning view of the Bridger Mountains while camping in a small, quiet, and friendly neighborhood. The campsites are conveniently located on portion of 6 acres just 10 minutes north of Bozeman, MT. Just a few minute drive to the west brings you to rivers where you can practice your fly fishing, and a few minute drive to the east brings to you numerous hiking trails in the Bridger Mountains. Come stay and enjoy all of the activities that Bozeman and the surrounding areas have to offer! Please be aware that early season spring camping conditions exist in May through June and campers should be ready for variable weather. We look forward to your visit!
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Ponderosa Pine Ranch camp

1 site ¡ RV, Tent6 acres ¡ Three Forks, MT
Learn more about this land: Our property is in a close proximity to the Fairweather Fishing access on the Missouri River. Camping is not allowed at the access so we would be the closest camping site to this great outdoor playground. There is opportunity for fishing, floating, boating, hunting and swimming in the summer. We have about 6 acres available for campsites, either tenting or self-contained campers. There are groves of mature trees and open sites available. This is directly off of paved county road. The property adjacent to ours has the original ranch house and barn and other outbuildings that were part of the Ponderosa Pine Ranch which owned most of the valley we're in. The ranch house and buildings were divided away from our part of the property several years ago, so we have our home here and what was mostly pasture. The campsites are all pasture grass with trees for shade. We do not have cell phone service here. We have a spot that has 30 amp electricity.
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Serenity Sheep Farm Stay

3 sites ¡ Lodging40 acres ¡ Belgrade, MT
2023 rains = mosquitoes! Don't book if you don't like bugs. You will not be refunded for acts of nature. I've been at this for 13 years. Please ask questions before booking. We live on 40 acres of my husband's grandfather's original 160 acre homestead. We are the only ones still farming. They rest of the family have either sold off their land for big bucks or have built homes on it. We enjoy sharing our little piece of paradise in the Gallatin Valley.
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Music Festival at the Bridge

10 sites ¡ RVs, Tents300 acres ¡ Three Forks, MT
Learn more about this land:Open range spots. It is a concert site for Rockin the Rivers and Headwaters Country Jam. The site has limited shade available, but has great views of the Tobacco Root Mountains. It is approximately 1 mile from the Jefferson River where you can float, fish and boat. It is 3 miles east of the Lewis and Clark caverns where there is hiking and a tour of the State Park. 20 mins to Norris Hot Springs, approximately 1 hour to Virginia City. 15 min to Three Forks which has a Golf Course, restaurants, bars, and parks. 15 min to The Madison and Gallatin Rivers. Warning: this is a very dry year. Please no fires or throwing of cigarettes. Any spark can start a fire. Also rattlesnakes are present this time of year please have awareness of your surroundings. I wanted to add more information about this site. This site is primarily used as a concert venue and will have debri such as porta potties, flags, beated down grass, and old building from use for festivals. This will not be the pristine campground with lush grasses and streams. I want to be transparent to what this site has to offer. It has open spaces, mountain views and remnants of a concert festival ground. This concert ground is in AS IS condition when a festival is not happening. Thank you and Rock ON!
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Davis Ranch

1 site ¡ RV10 acres ¡ 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 outfitter in the area for trail ridding
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Mad RIver Farm Camping

7 sites ¡ Tents40 acres ¡ Ennis, MT
Please read bullet points below before you book with us. 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. 45°26'15.5"N 111°43'53.8"W https://goo.gl/maps/i7jR4qSxP4SkU1QTA -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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The best camping near Missouri Headwaters State Park guide

Overview

About

Lewis and Clark made camp here in 1805, though we think the amenities are a little better developed at this point. Soak in the beauty of 532 acres made of winding rivers and brambly rock outcroppings. The area used to be a boon for fishers and trappers, and we can't say much has changed. Cast a line and catch some of the bountiful fish at the riverside, or do up your trip in a canoe just like the famous explorers themselves. Heritage exhibits and interpretive displays add to the nostalgic feel here.

Notable campgrounds

  • River Junction Campground: Nestled at the water's edge, perfect for anglers and boaters alike.
  • Clark's Lookout Campsite: Offers stunning views and a serene spot to reflect on the park's rich history.
  • Sacajawea Campground: Ideal for families, with easy access to trails and interpretive displays.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  • Book early, especially for peak summer months, to secure your ideal campsite.
  • Consider visiting during the shoulder seasons for more availability and quieter stays.
  • Keep an eye on the park's alerts and closures to plan your trip accordingly.
  • Explore nearby camping options if the park is fully booked or for a different experience.

When to go

The park is open year-round, but the best time to visit is from late spring to early fall when the weather is warm and all facilities are available. Winter can be harsh, and some amenities may be closed, so check ahead for seasonal restrictions.

Know before you go

  • Check the current list of restrictions and closures before your visit for any updates.
  • Montana residents can enjoy free daily entrance with the state parks fee included in their vehicle registration.
  • Nonresidents should be prepared to pay a day use entrance fee, with discounts for walk-ins and cyclists.
  • Some amenities are seasonal, so verify their availability if you're visiting during off-peak times.
  • Pets are allowed in the park, but ensure they are kept on a leash and under control.

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