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Primrose Meadows
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95% Recommend1684 ratings · 1231 reviews
Primrose Meadows offers a blend of serene landscapes with some lively interruptions from nearby trains and occasional town noises. The campsite is praised for its spaciousness, beautiful views, and proximity to Missoula, making it a convenient yet peaceful escape. Some reviewers found the train sounds soothing, while others noted it can be quite noticeable, especially at night. Despite some sites being overgrown, the natural beauty and privacy often win over campers.
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· October 2026
22 ft campervan ·
Primrose Meadows
Great place to stay, just outside of downtown Missoula. Got the camping experience, with easy accessibility to the city center for restaurants/bars and live music.
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· October 2026
10 ft travel trailer ·
Primrose Meadows
Few campers in the month of October, as the weather can be quite chilly & we had multiple frosty mornings. Although, the property was infrequently traveled which allowed for more privacy! There are sites located all over the property, most nearest the two vault toilets. We felt comfortable leaving our camper & belongings behind during the day, as the land is private. Multiple trains pass by throughout the day & night, they are out of sight, but can be quite loud. There are also the sounds of engines, children, dogs, gunshots, etc… as the campground is near many roads, properties, and a shooting range. *not a campground for those hoping to escape the sounds of town.* A few of the upper sites are overgrown with weeds, but the rolling hills are beautiful during sunset! A simple campground about 20 minute drive from Missoula town center!
Mixed feelings
· October 2026
40 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
Off the beaten track and on a rolling hill-side, with an active railway fairly close. Great place to walk with dogs, but not for folks looking for a manicured lawn type of stay. We enjoyed the trains rolling by, but not sure it’s for everyone.
GORGEOUS views!! Quiet. (Only one other camper there). Campsites are nicely spaced apart. Finding the place is a challenge. Don't use WAZE for directions! Use Google maps and type in Primrose Meadows. We would stay again and we recommend. Train was not to bothersome for us.
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· September 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
We needed a stop over in Missoula on our trip out to Washington and it was a great little nook. The train traffic wasn’t that bad but once or twice we did get woken up to it. It was quite lovely though!
Very spacious, absolutely beautiful, peaceful, We were there when there were very few other campers there, so it felt like we had a lot of privacy.
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· September 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Primrose Meadows
Very peaceful setting, though the train is frequent! We will definitely go again
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· September 2026
18 ft rooftop tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Gorgeous spot. Unbearable view and Alton was responsive and helpful
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· September 2026
See my September 4th & 5th Reviews
32 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
See my detailed review on my September 4 & 5 review of the property.
Mixed feelings
· September 2026
Basic campsites in a field
16 ft campervan · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
Basic field with some picnic tables and fire pits. Fine for a night when passing through but wouldn’t make it a destination.
Recommends
· September 2026
Recommend! Best Dry Camping!
32 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
I left a previous review for the night of September 4, 2026, which included details about the Hipcamp and our stay.
We recommend this Hipcamp! Read my September 4 review, but don’t pay attention to the “Don’t Recommend” heading.
I am not sure why that review says “Don’t Recommend”, I left an honest review, but don’t remember clicking anything that said Don’t Recommend.
However that was only my second review on Hipcamp, so I’m sure I messed up something and didn’t notice the Don’t Recommend.
We ultimately stayed 3-nights at this Hipcamp!
Recommends
· September 2026
Funky/Reasonably Priced in Missoula
32 ft travel trailer ·
Primrose Meadows
Funky little campground in the farmland south of Missoula. About 15 to 20-minute drive to the central commercial district with all the big-box stores you are familiar with.
Wide open spaces as this campground is in a retired pasture. Pit toilet at the top of the small hill where most of the campsites are located. No trees, but it has nice views and sunsets.
Mowed areas with older weather-exposed picnic tables and fire rings mark the campsites.
We were here by ourselves, very peaceful, quiet and serene most of the time. However there is a railroad track about a hundred yards away in a cut that is below the campground. You can hear the rumble of the train as it passes, but no whistles or other loud noises. Around 6-trains passed by during an early September day.
We would stay here again, since it is one of the few reasonably priced camping spots within a 30-minute drive to Missoula. The vast majority of land in the Missoula valley is private. BLM and USFS boondocking is available but it is a 40-60-minute drive into Missoula from any of the areas I identified.
The host was SO kind - and had the sweetest camp cat that came to say hi. The spot we found was amazing and there were dozens of other spots that looked just as good. And it’s only about 15 minutes from downtown Missoula!
I’ll definitely be coming back.
Campsite was really nice, with good views. Train didn’t bother me personally. I really enjoyed how close it was to Missoula, Alton was a great host and very understanding. This will be my new spot to pick when I start a trip into Montana for future vacations (driving from the western part of Washington).
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· August 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Primrose Meadows
Great camp for the night. Smooth and easy. Thank you.
Mixed feelings
· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
The site, privacy and access were amazing. Easy to get to and close to Missoula which is very hard to find. The train warnings are no joke though. 90 minutes like clockwork between the tent rattling and horn blaring.
10/10 so good we came back for another night! The meadow is a perfect escape close enough to town that you can still get what you need
Stunning space. A little slice of the beautiful open land that this planet has without having to fully trek it in! We felt so connected with nature, spread out enough from other campers and close enough to town to have access for anything we needed.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Stunning!!! The view is breathtaking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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· August 2026
22 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Primrose Meadows
Beautiful campsite! Sweeping views and easy access to town. We would be happy to stay here again!
Mixed feelings
· August 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
It wasn’t clear how I would get my extras when I arrived (firewood and eggs). Our picnic table had one side that was broken, and there were a lot of gopher holes right around the fire pit and picnic table. Otherwise we loved the space between sites and location close to town.
Mixed feelings
· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Once we got to the camping area the roads to the site are realy rough. I was eaten alive by mosquitoes.
Recommends
· August 2026
16 ft car ·
Primrose Meadows
Loved it! Plenty of space, gorgeous view, easy to find.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Beautiful land with great proximity to Missoula. Train can definitely be heard at night passing nearby, but we found it soothing. A few different sites to choose from upon arrival, no check in formalities.
This is a great private and quiet spot on the outskirts of town. There were a lot of options once we got on the property and it was all a breeze. We were able to leave our stuff out without worry since we were truck camping. So getting around from the property was very workable. I am very pleased with Primrose Meadows.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
It was a beautiful spot. We loved the sound of the train but it does sound so beware if that isn't your thing. We ended up getting in after dark, which made it really difficult to see the campsites. During the day they are all so obvious. But if you are on a roadtrip just booking as you go and might end up getting in late, just know there aren't really any indications of where the spots are. You can see the tables pretty well but driving into the spots is a little tough after dark. Overall it was a good stay and we found a spot that worked for us!
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Nice stop for the night, very accurate description of sites and clear instructions.
Recommends
· August 2026
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Primrose Meadows
Such a beautiful spot to stop for the night, and appreciate how welcoming Alton was for our stay. We would definitely stay here again.
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Plenty of space, lovely views, and that Big Sky feel. Thanks!
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Primrose Meadows
Beautiful surroundings outside of the concrete jungle. Nice large flat spots. Google Maps was accurate in locating.
Location
Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Alton H.
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