The best camping near Granite Ghost Town State Park

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Granite Ghost Town State Park adventure.

Visit the remnants of a bustling boomtown that had thousands of resident miners.

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Creekside getaway

6 sites · RVs, Tents81 acres · Victor, MT

Stunning creekside campsites, glamping on a working ranch with views of the Bitterroot and Sapphire Mountains, and stunning star gazing. Historic homeland of the Salish (Flathead) tribe. Eighty acres featuring an old apple orchard, boulders, two creeks, and open areas for hiking, birding, stargazing, and wildlife watching. Bathroom provided next to RV site. Potable water at nearby well head and table provided. Numerous hiking and farm experiences are nearby. Some of the property could have cows grazing, depending on the time of the year. We also have wildlife come through including deer, elk and eagles. This mostly applies to the RV spot we have. Pets are welcome, so bering them along! You are also allowed to have campfires so snuggle up with your favorites by the warm glow at night!

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South Valley RV Site - Riverfront

4 sites · RVs2 acres · Darby, MT

Located on the Bitterroot River in Darby, Montana. Step out of your RV and into the river! Enjoy peace and solitude, knowing you will have the entire property to yourself. The town of Darby is a mile from the property. Beautiful river views and views of the Bitterroot and Sapphire mountains. Watch the river and wildlife, relax, adventure, and enjoy! Steps from the Yellowstone Dutton ranch from the television show Yellowstone. Full hookups, including 50 amp power, water, and septic.

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Mile High Mountain Homestead

1 site · RV, Tent20 acres · Helmville, MT

Beautiful 20 acre homestead, surrounded by the Garnet Mountains. We have beautiful small lakes where you can observe wild life and migratory water fowl and beautiful song birds and go on small walks around the lakes or take your mountain bike or e-bike and enjoy a ride on the ranch roads surrounding the area. Come on over to our homestead and take a small tour of our greenhouse and gardens, we have seasonal produce to sell and rabbits to pet! We sell farm fresh eggs and raw goats milk and soft goat cheeses! We also have hand crafted lip balms with essential oils and we welcome you to enjoy our fire pit area and wood fired hot tub, all the while viewing the small lakes around our homestead. The Hot Tub is an extra charge of $20. We also have a luxurious outdoor hot water shower available for use as well! Reserve the hot tub at check in! Come prepared! We are in grizzly country , BE BEAR AWARE! All campers need to keep all ice chests and food away from their tents and in their cars when not using them! This is grizzly and black bear country, keep all cooking utensils , dog food and pans , in your vehicle when not in use! Very important to obey the bear rules and stay safe! Thank you and we want you to have a safe and enjoyable camp out! Please be advised to follow these directions to the campsite grounds, the google map takes you to the wrong entrance and we have had issues getting this changed. As you come into Drummond, head to Helmville road , turn right and follow this road that parallels I-90, then turn left onto highway 271 to Helmville. So follow highway 271 towards Helmville , at 13.1 miles , turn right onto Weaver hill crossing a cattle guard. Go up the hill and follow the road and keep to the left of the first Y and continue on for 3.5 miles until you come to the second large Y and stay to the right of it. Continue on for another 3.2 miles un til you see a green chimney lakes sign and turn right and continue in on to our driveway! There is no cell service up here , so you will have to connect to our Wi-Fi when you arrive, to be able to call or text out. Please use your trip counter in your car or truck to help you with mileage. Remember to save these directions before you loose cell service!😊

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Geary Brothers Ranch

153 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Ovando, MT

Located in the Blackfoot Valley you will enjoy the endless views and access to some of the best public hunting and fishing the state has to offer. Plenty of room for the kids and dogs to play. You will stay at the historic Helmville Rodeo Grounds and enjoy the privacy and endless views. Can't wait!

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Camp A Way

45 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents17 acres · Lincoln, NE

Located at the crux of Interstate 80 and Highway 34 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Camp A Way is the best-loved, year-round campground in the area. For over 50 years, Camp A Way has been the leader in providing the best guest experiences and amenities.

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Camp Sula

9 sites · RVs10 acres · Sula, MT

Welcome to the Historic Camp Sula! Camp Sula has been around for over 100 years and sits right near the Bitterroot River on the East Fork. Our location is just minutes from the Big Hole Battleground, Lewis and Clark Trail, Ross Hole, the Medicine Tree, and the famous Dutton Ranch, where the hit television series Yellowstone is filmed. Camp Sula is also located 12 miles north of Lost Trail Ski Resort, where we offer ski and stay packages. The area offers great fishing access, hiking trails, and the beauty of the surrounding mountains and rivers around our property. The campground also offers for our guests a mini golf course, playground, fish-feeding-only pond, and so much more.

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Highway Retreat

5 sites · Tents10 acres · Bonner, MT

Learn more about this land: Come stay a night on the edge of our little homestead. We are right across from Steele Toe Distillery. We have plenty of room for you to hike, but if you decide it’s not enough, there is hundreds of acres of BLM land behind us for you to enjoy. A half a mile from us is amazing swimming, boat access and awesome fishing! The one and only downfall is some highway noise. We offer space for your tens, camper trailers and more.

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Hawk And Fox Ranch

1 site · RV, Tent86 acres · Clinton, MT

Just a little piece of paradise just minutes from the Clark Fork and Rock Creek. 17 miles from downtown Missoula . We back up to 33,000 acres of state and federal land with endless possibilities. We have two ponds and hiking trails from fire roads to back country bushwhacking.. we have access to drift boats or rental cars. Anything to make your trip great

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Bitterroot Panorama

1 site · RV20 acres · Stevensville, MT

**Have friends or family that want to tag along? I have added an extra to allow for extra campers at the same site. See the extras section for details.** Resting in the foothills of the sapphire mountains, just outside the town of Stevensville Montana, this beautiful 20 acre property is conveniently located halfway between Hamilton and Missoula; it is also a good midway point between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks. The outdoor activities are endless. Biking, hiking, fishing, swimming, hunting, trail riding, snow skiing and more are all within reach. Deer, turkey, osprey, killdeer, nighthawks, and eagles frequent the property as well as the occasional elk herd; and the Lee Metcalf wildlife refuge is about 15 minutes away. The property sits about 400’ above the valley floor; giving spectacular panoramic views of the bitterroot valley and mountains, as well as incredible sunsets. The paved road ends about 1 mile before the property, the remaining mile is a gravel road. There is also a one lane bridge right before you get to the property. Firewood is available for use at no charge. Sewer hookup has not been run to the site yet but if you have a portable tank, or want to pull the camper over to the house, it can be dumped as needed beside the garage; just ask and I can show you where the pipe is. There is a nema 14-50 hookup providing 50 amp power at the site; if needed I do have a 50 to 30 amp adapter you can borrow during your stay. Water hookup is also available at the site, but may be limited in freezing weather. If temperatures are to cold we can turn on the water to fill your tank as needed and then blow the line back out. If you need to borrow a potable water hose let me know as i keep those in the garage unless needed. There is a non-potable water hose that is available at the site, with a spray nozzle, incase you need to rinse or wash off gear, vehicles, etc. SpaceX Starlink high speed internet is available via WiFi. You can also charge your electric vehicle, if needed, with the power at the campsite or I have another nema 14-50 plug available at the garage of the main house. Be sure to let me know if you will need the plug at the garage so I can make sure it is accessible. If you have other questions feel free to contact me and I will do my best to answer them. ****The first 10 photos were posted by me and are taken from the actual hipcamp spot. Photos posted by guests may be from the spot or surrounding areas****

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Mile High Mountain Homestead

2 sites · Lodging20 acres · Helmville, MT

We are officially open for the 2024 season! Located in the Garnet Mountains of Montana, we offer beautiful views and wildlife viewing all the while providing you with a homestead experience . We offer a homestead tour of our place and enjoy some greens from our gardens and visit our goats and rabbits and purchase some fresh cheese and milk to take back to your tent too . The price includes the use of the wood fired hot tub for an evening soak with a beautiful private view of the mountains and small lake . Enjoy a hand made fresh baked pizza to order from our homestead, 15”for $35 , or just come and relax and enjoy your views We love to share our experiences with our guests! There is also a luxurious outdoor shower to wash off all that campfire smell , as well! So come enjoy some high mountain glamping with us and discover just how peaceful it is in our neck of the Garnet mountains! Visit us on instagram! @milehighmountainhomestead

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BAR - 01 Ranch

4 sites · RVs60 acres · Walkerville, MT

The BAR 0 1 hipcamp is brand new The bar 01 hip camp will be closed for the winter months starting October 1st will reopen April 1st which features approximately 60 acres of beautifully secluded campsites situated around a 2 acre reservoir. Property is conveniently located 3 miles from the intersection of I-90 and I-15. Directions: • West on I-90 from the intersection of I-90 and I-15 2 miles to the Ramsay exit 216. • Continue West on N Ramsay Rd 1 mile to 805 N Ramsay Rd. • Turn right onto the upper gravel road and continue north 1/2 mile to the campsites. Camping sites: • No tents, self contained only • Numbers 1 through 4 will accommodate large RVs or motorhomes. Other things to note: • Large spaces •No electric, water, or sewage. •No trash pickup • Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out • Stay on gravel, if wet All campers must be able to provide for themselves.

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Oxen-Le-Fields Montana

3 sites · Lodging6 acres · Conner, MT

Welcome to Oxen-Le-Fields Montana! With one cozy cabin and two 12 x 14' wall tents, our 6 sunny acres are surrounded by the Bitterroot National Forest. Whether you're hunting, hiking, or just looking for a quiet getaway, the camp offers remarkable views including an abundance of wildlife, Sula Peak, and forest hills as far as the eye can see. Nestled against the national forest, we have direct access to forest roads that go for miles. Come discover the beauty of the Bitterroot at Oxen-Le-Fields Montana. Nearby attractions include: • Bitterroot National Forest (immediate access) • Bitterroot River (1/2 mile) • Sula Peak Lookout (5 miles) • Lost Trail Ski Resort (16 miles) • PRCA rodeos in Darby (13 miles) • Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge (57 miles) • Daly Mansion in Hamilton (34 miles) • Lake Como (17 miles) • Chief Joseph Ranch, site of Yellowstone TV series (14 miles) • Big Hole National Battlefield (33 miles)

The best camping near Granite Ghost Town State Park guide

Overview

About

Several thousand miners once lived at Granite Ghost Town, a former profitable mine where upwards of $40 million of silver generated immense wealth in the 1870s. Walking the old buildings and encampment is a trip back in time, but the drive is often the highlight of this trip, beginning in the historic town of Philipsburg. Here, visitors can mine for sapphires and visit the town’s iconic brewery before driving the dirt road to Granite Ghost Town. Wildlife is often visible from the road and the ghost town yields wonderful views of the surrounding forests. Although Granite Ghost Town State Park has no camping, a number of campgrounds and Hipcamps can be found nearby.

Notable campgrounds

Best for mountain bikers: Rumsey Bike Camp has tent and campervan sites with access to mountain bike and hiking trails.
Best for history buffs: Gunslinger Ghost Town has 25 dry campsites situated in another nearby historic ghost town.
Best for adventure: Red Lion Basecamp is set in a remote mountain region with exceptional recreational opportunities.

Tips for snagging a campsite

Private campsites are booked on a reservation basis. During the summer months, campsites fill quickly in Philipsburg and the surrounding area, as this is a popular destination for anglers and tourists.
Granite Ghost Town is adjacent to national forest lands with numerous first-come, first-served campgrounds available. Look to Flint Creek and Rock Creek for convenient camping options, or check out US Forest Service cabins.

When to go

Access to Granite Ghost Town is limited to a dirt road, and access can be difficult in bad weather conditions. The road generally remains open in winter, but snow and ice can require a 4x4 vehicle to access. For the average visitor, the road is best during summer and fall before the snow arrives. The park itself is officially open from Memorial Day through the end of September, but hunters and other recreational users share the road beyond the park’s opening and closing dates.

Know before you go

Granite Ghost Town is a pack-it-in, pack-it-out park, and no public services are available. Use restrooms in Philipsburg and bring your own water and snacks when visiting.
Open mine shafts, pits, and hazards exist in this area. Walk only on developed pathways, follow the self-guided tour information, and be cautious about dangers around the mining camp.
The road to the ghost town is narrow, so drivers should exercise caution. Only visit when the roadway is dry and safe to travel.