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The Trail Enthusiast's Basecamp!

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84 reviews
 · Helena, Lewis And Clark, Montana
5 acres hosted by Ana P.
2 RV/tent sites
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
This five-acre oasis was once a landscape nursery. So given the close proximity to downtown we are a hidden sanctuary from the outside world, secluded by cottonwood trees and mature foliage. The site now serves as a wedding venue and offers views of Mount Helena to the South and the Sleeping Giant to the North. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent in our aspen grove or park your camper/RV in the grassland field. You're close to downtown with lots of privacy/scenery. You'll have views of regal Mount Helena to the South and The Sleeping Giant to the North. The South Hill trail complex is a great place to explore as well as the Scratchgravels. The Missouri River is only 20 minutes away as well as Lake Hauser and Canyon Ferry. If new to the area and interested in history, we recommend the Tour Train. We also have several great breweries - our favorites include Ten Mile and Blackfoot Breweries (a perfect stop you can ride to after a trail ride/hike in the South Hills). This site is perfect for those wanting to explore Downtown Helena, it's renowned trail systems, but still sleep under the stars. Pets are allowed. Please make sure you pick up after them. There is water throughout the property that you are welcome to use for cleaning, but it is not potable.
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Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Pitch a tent in our aspen grove or park your camper/RV in the grassland field.  You're close to downtown with lots of privacy/scenery. You'll have views of regal Mount Helena to the South and The Sleeping Giant to the North. The South Hill trail complex is a great place to explore as well as the Scratchgravels. The Missouri River is only 20 minutes away as well as Lake Hauser and Canyon Ferry. If new to the area and interested in history, we recommend the Tour Train. We also have several great breweries - our favorites include Ten Mile and Blackfoot Breweries (a perfect stop you can ride to after a trail ride/hike in the South Hills). This site is perfect for those wanting to explore Downtown Helena, it's renowned trail systems, but still sleep under the stars.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$35
/ night
for NaN guests
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Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary

99% (34)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Pitch a tent in our aspen grove or park your camper/RV in the grassland field.  You're close to downtown with lots of privacy/scenery. You'll have views of regal Mount Helena to the South and The Sleeping Giant to the North. The South Hill trail complex is a great place to explore as well as the Scratchgravels. The Missouri River is only 20 minutes away as well as Lake Hauser and Canyon Ferry. If new to the area and interested in history, we recommend the Tour Train. We also have several great breweries - our favorites include Ten Mile and Blackfoot Breweries (a perfect stop you can ride to after a trail ride/hike in the South Hills). This site is perfect for those wanting to explore Downtown Helena, it's renowned trail systems, but still sleep under the stars.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
from
$35
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

98% Recommend120 ratings · 84 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Private camping close to town
Tent ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Close to town but provate, quiet, spacious, clean port-a-potty and handwash station,
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Baylee R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Always appreciate the ability to pull over in Helena and break up my long drive north. It’s a great city to explore so it’s nice to be close in but feel like you’re immersed in nature on the edge of town. This was my second time staying at this site and I always wake up to spectacular sunsets and the perfume of lilacs.
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Kris B.
9 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
15 ft campervan ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Great in town spot! Beautiful setting, quiet and easy to find!
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Michelle B.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Good spot to camp for the night! Easy to find and plenty of spots to set up 👍🏼
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David S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
This was the perfect spot to camp in Helena -- private, clean, close to amenities. This is my new favourite place to camp in the area. Plus, the host's communication was quick and easy. Highly recommend.
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Coralee R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
12 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Nice spot Quiet and pretty Lots of clean porta potties
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Audrey K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
20 ft campervan ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
This place is awesome. Great location and amazing views . This event center has mojo!!!
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Dino C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Great stay!
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
This is an excellent place to stay while in Helena. It’s just a short drive away from Downtown but doesn’t feel like you’re in town. Highly recommend!
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Alex D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
26 ft campervan ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Great site with good parking. Quite spot, well taken care if.
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Brian R.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2024
19 ft campervan ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
This is a lovely site in a private event venue right in town. It was convenient and reasonably private, although there’s a fair amount of street noise at times.
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John K.
26 reviews
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· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
This spot is accurately described in their Hipcamp post. The camping area is surrounded by trees that provide a sense of seclusion even though it’s close to town. Potties & hand washing station were clean and tidy.
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Lin B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Great
16 ft car ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Very private and close to town. Clear instructions. Would definitely book again :)
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Chris J.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Lovely spot in quite convenient location. Would recommend to anyone wanting to be in town but feel they were away.
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Melanie H.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Excellent quiet spot close to town with easy self access, thank you
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Alissa F.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Easy access, and a beautiful spot! Had clean bathrooms and a great space.
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Libby H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Great spot with everything you need. Centrally located.
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Abby N.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Peaceful private place. Perfect for our road trip and convenient for town.
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Kelly M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Good location. Nice amenities. Saw a lot of deer and rabbits.
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Amber K.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Great spot in Helena!
22 ft campervan ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
This is a gem place to stay! It was quiet and tucked away with trees screening three sides and a good portion of the fourth. There were clean portable toilets and a hand wash station. Water was available if needed. It is close in to town but it doesn't feel like it. The host was responsive to communication and directions were good. I would definitely stay there again!
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Chad F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Beautiful spot.
26 ft campervan · With kids ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Beautiful spot close to town. Love all the shade trees and views of the flower gardens.
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Rachael B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Private spot, good toilets, was fine for the price
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Fin M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Sweet spot in Helena
25 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
We were so lucky to stay at this spot. It was right near town and we had the place to ourselves! Thank you for sharing this lovely setting. We will definitely book with you again the next time we drive to Helena in our RV.
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Johanna O.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Peaceful and Private.
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Good spot to stop while traveling! It was surprisingly private and peaceful despite the proximity to town. It’s usually hard to find good tent sites this close to society, but we really liked this place.
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Katie L.
18 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
18 ft campervan ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Definitely felt secluded for the most part....................................................................
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Dillon W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Great spot
28 ft campervan · Group trip ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Great little spot had everything we needed would recommend
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Carter C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
We loved our stay at Ana’s land. Directions were really clear. Bathrooms were really clean. The area is quite spacious!
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Alejandra A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Very quiet and clean! We enjoyed sunset and the views of Mt. Helena.
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Katherine E. H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2 - In-town Private Sanctuary
Place was close to town, very quiet at night. Got to see 2 deer that were hanging out was amazing to see.
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Jeremy S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Montana urban retreat
22 ft campervan ·
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
If you want to camp close to the city of Helena, this is the place. No KOA amenities, neither the cost. You camp on a dry grass area with lots of space and not much shade, while the Shades of Green event space is adjacent. That features a picnic table on irrigated lawn, water spigots, and lots of shade under mature trees. Some porta potties are there for you. Free wifi close to the shed. Beware, there might be quite a bit of noise from trains and planes.
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Hubert S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Site 1 - In-town Private Sanctuary
A comfortable, spacious site close to town but feels private.
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Dana F.
2 years on Hipcamp

Location

Helena, Lewis And Clark, Montana, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Ana P.

Joined in December 2015

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