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Texas
3 weeks ago
25 ft Class C
With pets
Great views and easy to get to. Nice level gravel pad with hookups. Lots of wildlife around.
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Santos
November 2025
Tent
Very beautiful piece of land and very nice host. I would definitely recommend visiting.
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Chris
October 2025
38 ft travel trailer
With pets
Space is level and quiet. Plenty of space to set up solar panels and do dog training. Space is far enough away from structures that quiet generators can't be heard at all by neighbors. Also managed neighborhood dog walks without issue. Drivers were slow and courteous to pedestrians.
Was quickly greeted by two curious cats and enjoyed watching a couple young deer play in the grass just 20 feet from my trailer.
Would stay again.
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Buck
October 2025
55 ft travel trailer
With pets
The hosts are always great! I'm the evening and morning we could hear elk calling in the hillside next to where we stayed. Also there are deer that come into the camp spot. It's a very quiet place that my wife and I love and will come back to many more times!
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Max
October 2025
16 ft car
Super nice yard with plenty of open space and fresh air, had a nice and peaceful night here
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Brianna
October 2025
With pets
The dome glamping experience was wonderful! The interior of the bison decor was very cute and the perfect set up for my two gal friends and I. Beautiful view of the plains and river, both from inside the dome and the wooden porch it sits on. The propane heater was much appreciated, and took the chill off inside the dome. Trina was a terrific host, greeting us when we first arrived and showed us to our dome. She made sure we had what we needed, and has done a great job setting up her property. Fantastic getaway for us gals!!
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David
October 2025
16 ft car
Everything was great, nice spot by the river. Hosts were responsive and communicative. Thanks!
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Mark
October 2025
25 ft Class C
With pets
Very quiet, beautiful spot. Great hike to Sweathouse falls.
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Richard
October 2025
29 ft travel trailer
With kids
Great spot with a lovely view over the valley. James’ father John met us, helped to empty the RV and then helped us get set.
James's homegrown ham, sausages and eggs made it even better.
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Reagan
October 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Fun spot right next to the river and some cows! Great place to camp out, very quiet
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Jaclyn
October 2025
1 night at The Holmestead Cabin
I ended up at Cody’s at kind of the last second and he and his wife were very welcoming and easy to communicate with. The space is really clean and well kept. Me and my dogs slept great. I would have booked another night but had plans for the next evening already. I highly recommend this spot - a steal for the price.
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Sara
October 2025
Tent
The views are excellent! I got in pretty late so it was maybe a little more difficult to navigate after dark, but I still managed to find a spot and the toilets pretty easily. Erin was very helpful and quick to respond.
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Rachel
October 2025
39 ft pop-up camper
With pets
We had a lovely stay at Nancy’s, the neighbor is very walkable and the spot is a close distance to go explore the town.
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Anthony
October 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
Larry’s property was a great space for us. He was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. Our dogs were able to run around and the area was very safe. We will definitely come again next year once springtime arrives!
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Sophia
October 2025
Tent
Smith Creek Ranch has to the most beautiful property we have ever stay on! The star-gazing was top tier and the wild life was so fun to hear (elk was bugling and chirping) and watch (there was tons of white-tail deer playing around). The site was super easy to find as well as the bathrooms on the property. Don really has done a great job with the place!
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Toni
October 2025
20 ft campervan
If you're looking for a safe space to enjoy the beauty of Montana this hip camp site is for you. Easy to find. Clean clear directions with camp host on sight should you have a question. We have a converted Van, having a clean bathroom option on sight is always a welcome bonus.
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Justin
October 2025
Tent
Arrived late and left early. Easy to find and got some good sleep in a safe place. Exactly what we needed. Thanks.
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Lawrence
October 2025
19 ft pop-up camper
Absolutely perfect spot. Nancy provided very straightforward directions to her property and the site was level and very quiet.
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Phil
October 2025
Tent
my second time here and id recommend it to anyone looking for a chill place to camp!
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Nate
October 2025
16 ft car
There were great views and friendly dogs. Megan and Jay were very accommodating and responsive when I had any questions. I would stay here again in an instant!
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You are going to be filled to the brim with glee when you discover Lolo National Forest. Seriously; this is the kind of place you can stand with your feet in a crystal clear stream, bighorn sheep filling the meadow, with the sun setting behind snowcapped mountain peaks in the distance. And that’s just a roadside pull off! With over two million acres to explore, hikers, bikers and backcountry seekers will be stoked on the supa-lush forest, and trails like Cougar Peak Lookout and the Lolo Peak trail (which we assure you is not low-low). Boat for a day in Seeley Lake, or cast a line into pristine mountain streams for a try at the trout. Dinner is going to taste great over the campfire! Through the meadows or up the peaks, it’s easy enough to get your share of adventure at Lolo.
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12 ratings · 8 reviews
This site sits right in the river. There are 3 sites in total, and a day use site at the entrance. There are bbq fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets. Lots of big, beautiful trees. The Thompson River is amazing for taking a dip or fishing. Definitely a must visit! First come first serve, seasonal. Opening date is usually Memorial Day!
Ashley F.
9 reviews
August 2023
This just made a list of "hidden gem" campgrounds in Montana. Its a National Forest Campground ON the highway at a rest area "forested." And so, no one appears to know it is there... It is almost always very lightly populated. In fact on one side they closed a loop but there are still like 77 sites. A tunnel goes under the highway to connect the loops. One is on the river side and gets most of the campers. Great fishing area at exits. The other side has a dump station, potable water and flush toilets by the campground host site. For the money, this is a hard to beat National Forest campground. Down the road 15 minutes is a great steakhouse and you are only 35 minutes from Missoula and the main shopping area. Things to do see above...
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Redfour5
2 years on Hipcamp
July 2023
Loved this campground! We camped right above the river and the views were amazing. Warning, there is a train track across the river and a train passed by both nights we were there. The train seems much closer than it is - tremendous noise and the ground shook! Then it was gone. Just a bit of added excitement.
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Sandra W.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2021
Excellent camping spot. Cheap too! I even made a video about the Dallas campground https://youtu.be/8jyJYYT8DPA
Dan N.
4 years on Hipcamp
July 2020
Hello, I have always loved camping at Big Larch. We camped up there on the June 25th, 26th & 27th. They gave us the handy cap because all the spots were saved for people coming up on Friday. Normally we wouldn't have but we had drove around for 4 hours in & out of campgrounds. I didn't think they could be saved without paying & you just put chair in spot. Not fare to people looking to camp that day. The out houses were very bad, no one cleaned them the whole time we were there. This has been one of my favorite camp grounds until this summer. Its to bad after all the work that has been done to make the camp ground a beautiful place to camp.
Joni C.
5 years on Hipcamp
April 2019
We have stayed here three times in the past and will be back in June 2019 for three nights. Obviously, we like it.
We travel the US in a rented motorhome and like to break our 7/8 week trips with a little more luxury and a solid floor occasionally, not too mention a decent sized bathroom.
This place is absolutely beautiful. Amazing surroundings and pretty buildings. The accommodation is rustic yes, but spacious and comfortable.
Managers and volunteers friendly and charming.
On most of our stays it has been extremely quite and we have had the whole site more or less to ourselves.
A bonus is the short walk to the Casino, restaurant, store complex. It's nice to have somewhere to eat without having to cook.
Definitely recommended.
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Eileen T.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2017
Canoeing this gorgeous lake is in your interest. Beautiful water lily patches dot the edges.
Angela Y.
8 years on Hipcamp
August 2016
Wonderful little campground, just off the highway but totally quiet - very convenient if you're just passing through. Self-serve check-in, very clean latrines.
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Kate S.
9 years on Hipcamp