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》°☆Montana Family Camp☆°《
》°☆Montana Family Camp☆°《
93%
(14)
9mi from Helena National Forest · 9 sites · Tents, RVs
PLEASE BE AWARE! There are no toilets onsite and no water available from October 1st to May 1st. We are open through the winter, but you'll need to be fully containted, and not need water or toilets.
Fantastic Hauser Lake, causeway, and National forest basecamp or for a quick overnight stay when you're passing through.
Sprawling 20 acres set in the center of 4 lakes in the Helena Valley.
1 1/2 miles from Lakeside, a haven for boaters, swimmers, and not much further to Helena National Forest, and York. Lakeside offers a gas station, convenience store, and wonderful bar/restaurant. Several boat launches and walking paths are also in the area.
9 miles from Helena.
Experience a beautiful Prairie setting with awesome sunsets, chickens, roosters, horses, guinea fowl, and stunning views of Hauser Lake and several mountain ranges.
Talk to Granny Julie about our horses, chickens, guinea fowl, and other fun stuff to view at the farm! Animals do make noise, and we do have roosters. Guinea Fowl are watchdogs and alert to danger, so they can be noisy from time to time. The horse likes to let us know she wants treats. :) We are a family farm, so children do visit Granny; please drive accordingly.
Please note! We are adding picnic tables to the sites to better serve you.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
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$20
/ night
Farm Land Escape
Farm Land Escape
100%
(10)
12mi from Helena National Forest · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Please contact me through here 1-2 days prior to your arrival so I can get your area ready. As there may be one other camper from time to time as well. I want you to have the privacy and the experience as if it was only you and you’re family staying.
This 53 acres use to be owned by a guy named John Helberg which is who the road is named after. It’s the original homestead land dated over 100 years ago where they farmed for there dairy cows and other livestock.
This is right off a dead end road. You will have a view of a Montana farm field with the Rocky Mountains in the background. Dark nights out of the town means the stars will be out and about! This is a quiet secluded area there is a house near by, he is an older gentlemen you won’t even know he’s there.
Depending on time of year there will be a field full of crop or the farm getting farmed. There very well could be some horses near by to pet!! Located 10 minutes from the lakes. 5 minutes from a reservoir. 10 minutes from town. 15 min to closest hiking areas. Helena really is the heart of fun very centralized for all directions of fun! Very easy pull in and pull out area. Please not there may be other campers enjoying as well
Black Sandy State Park and Helena National Park
are both under 15 miles away. Enjoy hiking and
If you’re the boating type, head down the Missouri river in search of a rumored rope swing or jump off the boat for a dip in the crystal waters of Hauser Lake. Looking to avoid all the crowds or enjoy a solitary weekend under the endless Montana sky? Just head to Black Sandy during the winter months! You’ll find the same great stunning views and an ice skating experience that will put your grandparents’ childhood tales to shame.
I do have power 50 amp, fresh water, grey water hook up, no black water. This option may not be available all of the time.
Nearby is a brown shop this is area is rented out and off limits to camp stayers. The patio area on shop is not for the hipcampers
thank you
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
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$80
/ night
The Trail Enthusiast's Basecamp!
The Trail Enthusiast's Basecamp!
98%
(132)
16mi from Helena National Forest · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
Pets
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$45
/ night
Mountain Biker's Getaway
Mountain Biker's Getaway
100%
(19)
20mi from Helena National Forest · 1 site
We have a 20 acre parcel where we live that is right next to the trail system and also 5 minutes from downtown Helena. We love hosting our friends who come to mountain bike and enjoy Helena and are happy to host you! We have a small trail cut into the property that is available for your use and a forest for you to play in
Pets
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$26
/ night
A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
100%
(20)
24mi from Helena National Forest · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Experience an unforgettable getaway at our canyon retreat. Our property is located on 190+ acres, and is surrounded by mountain, canyon and river views. Find a secluded campsite or stay at our mini A-frame, with Blue-Ribbon trout fishing right nearby. Guests will find a private and peaceful setting to relax and connect.
LOCATION DETAILS
☀ 2 min from I-15 exit on a private road
☀ 10 min to nearest grocery and gas station in Cascade, MT
☀ 5 min to nearest bar & grill, Missouri River Inn
☀ 3 min to nearest boat ramp/fishing access for the Missouri River
☀ 30 min to Holter Lake
☀ 12 min to fly fishing stores, restaurants and bar & grills in Craig, MT
☀ 18 min to fly fishing stores, restaurants and bar & grills, gas station in Wolf Creek, MT
☀ 45 min to downtown Helena, MT
☀ 3.5 hours to Yellowstone National Park
☀ 2.5 hours to Glacier National Park
☀ 30 min to Great Falls International Airport
☀ 50 min to Helena Regional Airport
☀ 2 hours to Bozeman International Airport
☀ 2.5 hours to Missoula International Airport
Important notes:
- Please bring your own water
- 4WD recommended for closest access to our sites.
Pets
from
$23
/ night
The DET Place Hideaway
The DET Place Hideaway
100%
(11)
37mi from Helena National Forest · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Unplug under the endless Montana sky at “The DET Place” — a private 12-acre retreat tucked away just a mile outside Townsend.
Set up camp in wide open space with epic views of Mount Baldy, a cozy campfire, and frequent visits from whitetail deer, pheasants, and the occasional sandhill cranes.
Perfect for tent campers and stargazers, the site is close to Canyon Ferry Lake, the Missouri River, and town conveniences - but feels like a world away.
Watch the sunrise with the resident horses, visit with the barn cats, or just sit back and take in the silence.
Whether you're paddling, fishing, hiking, or glamping out under the stars, The DET Place offers a Montana experience you'll never forget.
Pets
from
$25
/ night
White Bridge Lane Private Campsite
White Bridge Lane Private Campsite
99%
(70)
45mi from Helena National Forest · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Dawson Family Ranch is a family-run business with a focus on sustainable land and agriculture practices. The ranch is located along a mile of the Boulder River between the Elkhorn and Bull Mountain Ranges. The river offers fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Public land access is within a short drive (2-7 miles depending on direction) and offers different recreational opportunities including hiking, hunting, and motorized recreation. Boulder Hot Springs is less than 4 miles away.
Pets
from
$45
/ night
Hardda Farm Site
Hardda Farm Site
100%
(10)
49mi from Helena National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
Hardda Farm is our family homestead and flower farm. We raise animals, vegetables and flowers using regenerative agriculture practices. You may meet our family dairy cow, our milk & wool sheep, and a variety of poultry and waterfowl. We are very near the Sun River and less than an hour’s drive to the Missouri River or the Rocky Mountain front. We enjoy fly-fishing, climbing, and hiking and are happy to recommend some great spots.
Pets
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$30
/ night
Ray’s Trout Pond
Ray’s Trout Pond
1.2mi from Helena National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
This grass covered wooded retreat is on Beaver Creek in the almost ghost town of Nelson,Mt. “The Cribbage Capital of the World “. 2 swimming/fishing large fire pit and plenty of lawn games. Nestled in the little Belt mountains you are close to miles of hiking and biking trails and some of Montana's Famous trout fishing. Property is bordering NFS on 3 sides so head out directly from camp.
Pets
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$16
/ night
York Montana Hideaway
York Montana Hideaway
83%
(6)
6.4mi from Helena National Forest · 1 site
As opposed to the thousands of runoff creeks in Western Montana, the unique Trout Creek Canyon has one of the few spring fed streams. It's rather large volume of water flows from several groups of canyons and drainages in the Little Belt mountains, bubbling out of the ground six miles up at the foot of the beautiful Vigilante canyon and terminating in the Missouri River three miles further down. Over the last 150 years a number of gold and silver mines have operated in the gulches at the side of the canyon. A pictorial history is available at the community park and in the social hall. If you're lucky you might even still see a few mountain goats on your way up the canyon.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
Pets
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$45
/ night
Campsite at the Causeway
Campsite at the Causeway
100%
(9)
7.4mi from Helena National Forest · 2 sites
This 6 acre property is perfectly situated to accommodate lake fun, river boating and just 10 minutes to all the conveniences of Helena. The RV site has plenty of space to bring you boat for a perfect summer camp out with the family and tons of access to multiple bodies of water within minutes of the property, and the Causeway Chalet Bar n’ Grill is within walking distance. There is a tiny house on site which can also be rented, otherwise you will have the place to yourself.
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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$24
/ night
Sagebrush Mountain View
Sagebrush Mountain View
11mi from Helena National Forest · 5 sites
Wide open space with natural landscape and amazing view of the Helena Valley and surrounding mountain ranges. This land is undisturbed, aside from the road and parking pull-throughs that have been created for RV parking. Self contained units only and as they say, "Pack it in, pack it out". See what Lewis and Clark traveled through as they made their way west from the Missouri River. Prickly Pear Cactus, sagebrush and natural grasses are prevalent. Helena, the capital of Montana is a mere 20 minute drive, where all the amenities of a small town exist. National Forest abounds to the west and Canyon Ferry Reservoir is 20 minutes to the east. Access to the property is 4.25 miles from Interstate 15. This is a high mountain dessert with an elevation of 4090' above sea level. Average rainfall is 6", so campfires are not allowed due to the dry grasses and sagebrush. Pets are allowed on leashes and quiet time is from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. We are located approximately half way between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.
Pets
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$45
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Darci
October 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
Jamie's land was perfect for our last camping trip of the season. The spot is beautiful and so peaceful. It is close enough to downtown to be convenient, yet feels like you are out in the country. Jamie was super helpful and attentive. We will definitely be back next time we are in Helena.
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Jeff
October 2025
16 ft car
Great spot, exactly as described. Private, quiet, beautiful. Instructions were incredibly specific and helpful. Will absolutely book again if I'm headed back in this direction.
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Michael
September 2025
19 ft campervan
Exactly as advertised. This is a great stop if heading north to the GNP area. We loved it.
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Brett
September 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful property, excellent hosts, fantastic area to explore around. We visited with two kids (9 and 12) and two dogs. Will be back next season!
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Robert
September 2025
40 ft travel trailer
With pets
Lovely quiet spot. We had our dog so we took several walks - on the Host's land and along the quiet gravel road. Easy to find a flat spot to park. We had a great chat with the Host, who was quite helpful.
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Victoria
September 2025
Tent
The land looked very nice, but I was only there for a few hours to sleep before leaving again. Seemed great, but didn’t get to spend a lot of time there
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Laurie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
What a peaceful beautiful place... I stayed 2 days! Great for star gazing too. Jeni was a wonderful host, kind and helpful - even had a little gift bag upon arrival. Quick drive to Helena... great coffee and breakfast sandwiches at Country Coffee - a little coffee shack near by. There's no shade, but a clean porta-potty and picnic tables. Would absolutely stay again!
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Kyler
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Very friendly, the daughter of Julie came out and greeted us when we got there. Would definitely stay there again. Some bugs but to be expected out in fields and close to farm land, etc
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Tim
September 2025
16 ft car
Very simple camp site with clean amenities and quiet surroundings
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September 2025
16 ft car
Great little site to sleep and regroup along the way.
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Megan
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Elicia and her family were wonderful and very welcoming! My two young sons (2 & 4) and I were passing through while on an extended road trip just after my husband deployed. I felt very safe, and my boys loved interacting with the farm animals! I hope we have another opportunity to pass through, so we can stay again!
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Kim
September 2025
Tent
With pets
These folks were so kind, and finding the space was easy with their published directions. The space is well maintained, and wonderfully peaceful, especially once the traffic on the highway dies down. They even had firewood set out. Awesome.
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Nathan
September 2025
Tent
Was awesome!!! So peaceful and pretty. Very nice people that own the property as well! Definitely would go back!
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William
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Appreciated the power hookup.
Was close to the road to the lake and there was a fair amount of traffic heading that way. Down by the lake was a dump station ($5). Also only 15 minutes to Helena. There is no water and the RV spot is not level but workable. besides a tiny rental home you get it to yourself. Oh but there is a trail cam on the tree by the RV spot so no peeing on his trees. Thanks Eric
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Aaron
September 2025
15 ft campervan
With pets
Awesome spot!! Super private. Excellent river access. Great views.
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Sierra
August 2025
17 ft campervan
This is the perfect place for a quick overnight stay. I loved being woken up by the roosters to watch the beautiful sunrise! There scenery is beautiful no matter what direction you look. The host was very friendly and welcoming as well.
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Gabriel
August 2025
Tent
An exceptional place to set up camp. The campsite, both tent and A frame, sit in a small valley between two mountain sides. You get excellent views all around, there was no pest bugs like mosquitoes, and there is plenty of opportunity for hiking on the property, though trails are still a work in progress. The bathroom and shower are clean, and Kate and Ben were excellent hosts. No signal, but that can be a bonus depending on how you look at it. Overall, sincerely recommend giving this campsite a stay
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True Spirit
August 2025
21 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Beautiful spot along the river. Mosquitos were t an issue. Would stay here again
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Lynnell
August 2025
29 ft campervan
With kids
Ana's property is absolutely perfect. A quiet and safe space just minutes from the main streets. Easy to navigate with a large unit in tow!
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Jaimee
August 2025
28 ft travel trailer
With kids
What a hidden gem! We would definitely stay here again!
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3 ratings · 1 review
August 2015
We camped there the first weekend it was open. It was awesome. Road up there is not great but had a wonderful time.
Hiedi V.
10 years on Hipcamp