- Zortman
American Prairie Buffalo Camp
Hosted by American · Zortman, Montana
13 sites · RV, Tent · 7000 acres
This is a remote property—roughly 2.5 hours from the nearest paved road, deep in Phillips County. Sun Prairie is where our conservation bison herd is most visible. Bands of bison move across rolling shortgrass prairie, graze near prairie potholes, and shift with the weather and season. Watching them cross an open horizon is one of the defining experiences of this landscape.
But bison aren't the only story. Prairie dog towns chirp with excitement. Telegraph Creek carves a riparian corridor that draws birds, mammals, and insects. Coyotes call at dusk. Larb Hills offer a sense of scale that photos can't quite capture. And at night, the stars are unreasonable.
This is still a ranched landscape with active grazing operations and, in season, active hunting areas nearby. You'll share the roads with pickups, cattle, RVs with boats pulled behind, and the occasional gate that needs opening and closing. Go slow. Respect the neighbors. That's part of it.
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6 sites
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Walk-In Tent Site #10
Booked 3 times
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
Short walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
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Walk-In Tent Site #11
Booked 2 times
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
Short walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Instant book
Walk-In Tent Site #12
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
Short walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Instant book
Walk-In Tent Site #13
Booked 1 time
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
Short walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Instant book
Walk-In Tent Site #14
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Instant book
Walk-In Tent Site #15
Tent site · Sleeps 4
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
Short walk to site
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
RV-only sites
7 sites
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RV Site #3
Booked 2 times
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
RV Site #4
Booked 4 times
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
RV Site #5
Booked 3 times
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
RV Site #6
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
RV Site #7
Booked 3 times
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
RV Site #8
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Instant book
RV Site #9
Vehicle site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Open year round and situated close to a variety of recreation opportunities, Buffalo Camp campground features 15 sites (6 tent and 9 RV) and provides non-potable water, vault toilets, and an amphitheater. Travel to Buffalo Camp is on gravel and unimproved roads. Tent sites have large, low-impact platforms with tie-down cleats. RV sites can fit a Class A motorhome plus a vehicle and have both 30A and 50A hook-ups.
IMPORTANT: Although this facility is accessible by vehicle, American Prairie is located in a remote and rugged area and you should consider this a backcountry trip that requires a similar level of planning to an overnight away from roads. By making a reservation, you are acknowledging that the risk of medical incidents including injury, even serious injury or death, may result from visiting American Prairie. Inherent dangers include but are not limited to: hazardous terrain, inclement weather, severe temperatures, encounters with dangerous or potentially disease carrying wildlife. Thoughtfully consider bringing items like extra medication as the closest medical facilities are well over an hour away and cellular and internet services are unreliable.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
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Location
Zortman, Phillips County, Montana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by American P.
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