99% (149) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sun River
A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
1. A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
100%
(20)
27mi from Sun River · 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
Toilets
Showers
from
$23
/ night
Montana Country & Stone Barns
2. Montana Country & Stone Barns
97%
(138)
24mi from Sun River · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our 100 year old stone barns are on 20 acres just a few miles from Great Falls. Next to us is an alfalfa field with a great view of our maple tree and cottonwoods. Our home is nestled in trees with a patio deck for a picnic or drink.
Pets
Toilets
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from
$30
/ night
Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
3. Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
100%
(16)
28mi from Sun River · 26 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our family built a cabin in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the 1970’s. We’ve been coming out for over 20 years to visit and now are making this our home. One thing about this area that really strikes me is the gorgeous Ear Mountain. It hovers with the rest of the Rocky Mountain Front making a beautiful back drop for the quaint town of Choteau.
We are located 90 miles from St. Mary’s in Glacier park. If you are looking to go to Glacier we are an excellent spot to stay and rest on your journey.
The town of Choteau has several restaurants, gas stations with propane, a drug store and Rex’s grocery. If you feel like walking downtown, you’ll see the historic buildings like the Courthouse built in 1906.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$30
/ night
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
4. Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
73%
(11)
421 sites · Alberton, Montana
It is only right that the land named after some of America’s raddest explorers would be totally epic! Covering a whopping seven mountain ranges, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is your front door to adventure in Montana. If winter is your happy place, then come make turns at Silver Crest Ski Area, or snowshoe trails through peaceful forests. In the summer, day trippers can roam among prairielands and flowering cacti on the Sulphur Springs Trail, while offroaders and bikers and zip down the OHV trails. Stay in an epic lookout tower on top of the Castle Mountains, or enjoy a remote campsite all to yourself. However you choose to spend your time at Lewis and Clark, you’ll find yourself thanking these two OG adventurers for discovering such an incredible place!
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Toilets
Campfires
Helena National Forest
5. Helena National Forest
100%
(3)
109 sites · Helena Valley Northeast, Montana
The Helena National Forest straddles the continental divide and offers adventurers a whirlwind of majestic scenery and recreation. Nicknamed the “million acre backyard” you’re gonna love exploring the hiking, biking and off roading trails in Gates of the Mountains and the Helena River Valley, which boasts jaw dropping views of the Big Belt Mountains. Anglers will need to be yanked out of the crystal clear Missouri River—the trout are just begging to be caught. Campgrounds are close by and backcountry lovers will find plenty of chances to explore the trails and see incredible wildlife. Don’t pass up a chance to hop the Continental Divide trail or visit Helena National Forest. You’re gonna feel like you’re on top of the world!
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Campfires
MT Keene Life is Good Lodge
6. MT Keene Life is Good Lodge
28mi from Sun River · 1 site · Lodging
Wade the Dearborn in the back yard of this 3-bedroom house (fourth bedroom/living room or guide cabin next door ($150/stay to open) on 10 acres of the former Gary Cooper Ranch. Don’t be surprised to see deer, geese and ducks in the window nudging their way near the deck, especially at the spring waterfall that cascades down the slope. if you are especially quiet and observant, the hundreds of acres of park and ranch across the river also have mountain goats, bears, antelope and even the mountain lion.
Help yourself to the library, watch satellite television or DVD movies, or read from the house’s library.
The public put-in is an 11 hour trip; private access to two shorter put-ins make this a recommended site for many Montana guides. Launch from the back yard and float one half mile down the Dearborn River to the Missouri River or from anywhere on the Dearborn to your own private fishing hole among some of nature’s oldest rock outcroppings.
Only few miles from the Missouri Inn over the bridge where the Untouchables was filmed, enjoy the canyon or visit the Lewis and Clark’s Tower Rock and surrounding Park. From this base, see the spectacular Glacier Park or the continent’s largest dinosaur digs to the northwest, float the Lewis and Clark Trail by pontoon boat and lunch at the island where one of the nation's most famous fires occurred, or travel south to Yellowstone National Park or Jackson Hole, each an easy day’s visit.
Bring your dogs to the kennel behind the house, hang on the deck with river and tremendous rock views, play pool or light the outside fire pit for a campfire. BBQ or enjoy the new, custom kitchen and fisherman’s décor. In the evening, take your pick of 3 spacious bedrooms where at the end of the day 6 extra long beds await or tie a few at the fly-tying table.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$375
/ night
Rodeo Basecamp Along the Mighty MO
7. Rodeo Basecamp Along the Mighty MO
15mi from Sun River · 1 site · Lodging
Mid century original vintage ranch home located on acreage adjacent to Missouri River and state fishing access site.
3 bedrooms with 2 full sized beds and 2 queen sized fold-out sofas. Indoor half-bath (shower and sink) with serviced portable toilet outside. Fully equipped kitchen and generous living room with big windows.
Immediate yard is partially fenced due to ongoing water/sewer projects and pets are welcome. Mudroom adjacent to kitchen is indoor pet area.
Hundreds of conservation and grazing acres available to enjoy abundant wildlife: pheasants, eagles, osprey, bull and rattle snakes, ground squirrels, owls, deer, and coyotes exist amongst grazing cattle and horses. Beautiful morning and evening light.
Third and fourth generation family members are restoring property to friendly use so areas open to access are clearly flagged/signed.
More information in house binder and on-site.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$100
/ night
The Mountaintop Disconnect
8. The Mountaintop Disconnect
100%
(3)
42mi from Sun River · 1 site · Lodging
We don't know much about the history of our property but we can tell you that we plan on keeping it forever. It has absurdly good views at the top and is the perfect amount of remote and accessible for us.Learn more about this land:The property begins at the base of a small mountain and goes straight to the 6000' peak (and a little past). Great views, silent surroundings.
You will very much be in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy it.
There is a natural spring on the property from which you may get your water. Please no relieving yourself within 100 feet of the spring or uphill from it.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$225
/ night
99% (149) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Sun River
A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
1. A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
100%
(20)
27mi from Sun River · 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
Toilets
Showers
from
$23
/ night
Montana Country & Stone Barns
2. Montana Country & Stone Barns
97%
(138)
24mi from Sun River · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our 100 year old stone barns are on 20 acres just a few miles from Great Falls. Next to us is an alfalfa field with a great view of our maple tree and cottonwoods. Our home is nestled in trees with a patio deck for a picnic or drink.
Pets
Toilets
Wifi
from
$30
/ night
Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
3. Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
100%
(16)
28mi from Sun River · 26 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Our family built a cabin in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in the 1970’s. We’ve been coming out for over 20 years to visit and now are making this our home. One thing about this area that really strikes me is the gorgeous Ear Mountain. It hovers with the rest of the Rocky Mountain Front making a beautiful back drop for the quaint town of Choteau.
We are located 90 miles from St. Mary’s in Glacier park. If you are looking to go to Glacier we are an excellent spot to stay and rest on your journey.
The town of Choteau has several restaurants, gas stations with propane, a drug store and Rex’s grocery. If you feel like walking downtown, you’ll see the historic buildings like the Courthouse built in 1906.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$30
/ night
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
4. Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest
73%
(11)
421 sites · Alberton, Montana
It is only right that the land named after some of America’s raddest explorers would be totally epic! Covering a whopping seven mountain ranges, Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is your front door to adventure in Montana. If winter is your happy place, then come make turns at Silver Crest Ski Area, or snowshoe trails through peaceful forests. In the summer, day trippers can roam among prairielands and flowering cacti on the Sulphur Springs Trail, while offroaders and bikers and zip down the OHV trails. Stay in an epic lookout tower on top of the Castle Mountains, or enjoy a remote campsite all to yourself. However you choose to spend your time at Lewis and Clark, you’ll find yourself thanking these two OG adventurers for discovering such an incredible place!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Helena National Forest
5. Helena National Forest
100%
(3)
109 sites · Helena Valley Northeast, Montana
The Helena National Forest straddles the continental divide and offers adventurers a whirlwind of majestic scenery and recreation. Nicknamed the “million acre backyard” you’re gonna love exploring the hiking, biking and off roading trails in Gates of the Mountains and the Helena River Valley, which boasts jaw dropping views of the Big Belt Mountains. Anglers will need to be yanked out of the crystal clear Missouri River—the trout are just begging to be caught. Campgrounds are close by and backcountry lovers will find plenty of chances to explore the trails and see incredible wildlife. Don’t pass up a chance to hop the Continental Divide trail or visit Helena National Forest. You’re gonna feel like you’re on top of the world!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
MT Keene Life is Good Lodge
6. MT Keene Life is Good Lodge
28mi from Sun River · 1 site · Lodging
Wade the Dearborn in the back yard of this 3-bedroom house (fourth bedroom/living room or guide cabin next door ($150/stay to open) on 10 acres of the former Gary Cooper Ranch. Don’t be surprised to see deer, geese and ducks in the window nudging their way near the deck, especially at the spring waterfall that cascades down the slope. if you are especially quiet and observant, the hundreds of acres of park and ranch across the river also have mountain goats, bears, antelope and even the mountain lion.
Help yourself to the library, watch satellite television or DVD movies, or read from the house’s library.
The public put-in is an 11 hour trip; private access to two shorter put-ins make this a recommended site for many Montana guides. Launch from the back yard and float one half mile down the Dearborn River to the Missouri River or from anywhere on the Dearborn to your own private fishing hole among some of nature’s oldest rock outcroppings.
Only few miles from the Missouri Inn over the bridge where the Untouchables was filmed, enjoy the canyon or visit the Lewis and Clark’s Tower Rock and surrounding Park. From this base, see the spectacular Glacier Park or the continent’s largest dinosaur digs to the northwest, float the Lewis and Clark Trail by pontoon boat and lunch at the island where one of the nation's most famous fires occurred, or travel south to Yellowstone National Park or Jackson Hole, each an easy day’s visit.
Bring your dogs to the kennel behind the house, hang on the deck with river and tremendous rock views, play pool or light the outside fire pit for a campfire. BBQ or enjoy the new, custom kitchen and fisherman’s décor. In the evening, take your pick of 3 spacious bedrooms where at the end of the day 6 extra long beds await or tie a few at the fly-tying table.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$375
/ night
Rodeo Basecamp Along the Mighty MO
7. Rodeo Basecamp Along the Mighty MO
15mi from Sun River · 1 site · Lodging
Mid century original vintage ranch home located on acreage adjacent to Missouri River and state fishing access site.
3 bedrooms with 2 full sized beds and 2 queen sized fold-out sofas. Indoor half-bath (shower and sink) with serviced portable toilet outside. Fully equipped kitchen and generous living room with big windows.
Immediate yard is partially fenced due to ongoing water/sewer projects and pets are welcome. Mudroom adjacent to kitchen is indoor pet area.
Hundreds of conservation and grazing acres available to enjoy abundant wildlife: pheasants, eagles, osprey, bull and rattle snakes, ground squirrels, owls, deer, and coyotes exist amongst grazing cattle and horses. Beautiful morning and evening light.
Third and fourth generation family members are restoring property to friendly use so areas open to access are clearly flagged/signed.
More information in house binder and on-site.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$100
/ night
The Mountaintop Disconnect
8. The Mountaintop Disconnect
100%
(3)
42mi from Sun River · 1 site · Lodging
We don't know much about the history of our property but we can tell you that we plan on keeping it forever. It has absurdly good views at the top and is the perfect amount of remote and accessible for us.Learn more about this land:The property begins at the base of a small mountain and goes straight to the 6000' peak (and a little past). Great views, silent surroundings.
You will very much be in the middle of nowhere. Enjoy it.
There is a natural spring on the property from which you may get your water. Please no relieving yourself within 100 feet of the spring or uphill from it.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$225
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Krystl
September 2025
With pets
The hayloft was closed for maintenance, but the bunkhouse was very comfortable and beautifully decorated. The heater kept my little dog and I cozy all night. A great place to stay!
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Chelsea
September 2025
Weekend Trip to A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
Absolutely beautiful property. Thoughtful accommodations(games, solar powered flashlight/radio, books, hiking poles). Truly a wonderful experience. We didn’t encounter any bears but we did get to see a few deer. I recommend getting there during the light hours so you can find your way. Easy to follow instruction. Hosts are responsive and welcoming. Propane fire pit was a nice bonus. Our indoor heater was out of propane but we were comfortable. Bathroom and shower are down a little ways from the a-frame but not a bad walk. Definitely set up for a camper ready for a little glamp :)
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Jean
September 2025
1 night at Choteau Mountain View RV Campground
This is the second time I have stayed at Choteau Mountain cabins. The cabins are unchanging in their simplicity and comfort, which suits me fine. We made a campfire in the firepit, only to have to quickly put it out due to thunderstorm winds. The hosts are cheery and as helpful as we wanted them to be. At night the campground is very quiet and the rural community comes to life at sunrise, which suited us.
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Heidi
September 2025
1 night at A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
Secluded canyon stay near beautiful Cascade, MT. The scenery was amazing and we really enjoyed our stay at the mini A-frame.
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Annette
September 2025
With pets
AC in the cabin made it a more comfortable stay. Nice bathhouse as well.
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Shombuly
August 2025
Weekend Trip to A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
What a wonderful spot in the world. Just outside cell reception is a little piece of heaven! Thank you so much for sharing it with us. As a couples weekend away, this was perfect. We will be back again.
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Kelli
August 2025
1 night at Montana Country & Stone Barns
We stayed in the rustic bunkhouse and it was so nice. I think it’s nicer in person than it looks in the pictures. Their dog OLF was an excellent host and made my dog feel very comfortable. Becky checked to make sure we had everything we needed and it was a very comfortable stay.
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Joshua
August 2025
1 night at A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
Kate and Ben's A-frame was awesome. Just a few minutes from the highway, but still very secluded. No other buildings or anything around. The cabin was super cute and cozy. And with the side open, there's a great view of the canyon during the day and the stars at night. Highly recommend!
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Tricia
August 2025
With pets
Amazing spot! Extremely quiet and calm. Everything was clean and comfortable! Exactly what we needed after traveling the PNW for two weeks!
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R
August 2025
With kids
Great alternative to tenting. Kids loved playing with the dog.
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Marybeth
August 2025
Weekend Trip to A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
What a perfect getaway spot. This cabin is nestled amidst hills and forest and is such a peaceful retreat from the world. The cabin has everything that you need to just unplug and the shower is amazing! A vehicle with clearance is a must to climb the last part of the drive, especially if it has been raining. I will definitely return!
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Juliet
July 2025
1 night at A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
Kate's land was beautiful, and the mini a-frame was so sweet and special. There has been a lot of thought put into the space. A nice balance of amenities offered, including yummy instant coffee! (like, really good instant coffee?!), kitchen needs and charcoal grill, hot shower, composting toilet and all the things you need to feel cozy to go to sleep. At the same time, we still lost cell phone service and were out in some degree of wilderness.
I would definitely recommend staying here!
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Kiana
July 2025
3 nights at A Canyon Stay with Mini A-frame
The A-frame was a great spot to disconnect, and relax. It truly felt like your own personal campground. The hosts were very helpful and welcoming, their land was beautiful, was truly sad to leave!
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kay
July 2025
With kids
Our cabin is cute, clean and very homey. We lived our stay at Choteau, the outside mountain view is amazing. They all have the amenities that you may need during your stay. The host is very accommodating ❤️, sunset is very beautiful. Our daughter enjoyed and loved their playground ❤️ shower and bathroom is clean ❤️ overall, our stay is excellent! Highly recommend ❤️
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Isabel
July 2025
With pets
Staying in the A Frame was a dream: the structure opens up so you can relax and take in the beauty of the mountains. The hosts were fantastic and provided everything my dog and I needed for our overnight trip. The cherry on top is the custom outdoor shower. A perfect balance of remote with select amenities to make for a great trip. I would highly recommend a stay here and am hoping to return myself!
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Deanna
July 2025
With pets
This tiny cabin was perfect for our weekend getaway and we can't wait to come back! We were comfortable as two adults and 2 dogs (beds pushed together, extra stuff stored inside one of the beds) and all 4 of us enjoyed lounging on the deck with the side of the A-frame opened like an awning. It rained one evening but we stayed dry, watching the storm through the large window side. The temperature dropped at night to perfect sleeping weather and the provided bedding and blankets were plenty warm.
We hiked (bushwacked) up to the ridge at Kate's suggestion and enjoyed awesome views of the Big Belts and the canyon. River access is close by for a swim in the Missouri and a few beers at the bar 5 mins away made for a great little happy hour.
We brought our own camp kitchen setup and propane stove but a charcoal grill and table are provided in a cooking pavilion and plates/mugs/utensils for two. It felt luxurious having a "real bathroom" and a hot shower while camping!
We thoroughly enjoyed the glamping experience at the A-frame so much that my husband now wants to build one :)
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Benjamin
July 2025
With kids
Becky is a wonderful host! We stayed in the red barn and thought it was an absolute delightful experience. The barn was comfortable and Becky even provided an air mattress for my kids to sleep on. I will 100% recommend staying here and would love to book again on a future trip through Great Falls.
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theodore
June 2025
With pets
i loved camping here. the cabin we stayed at was so nice. the only bad thing was we had to leave. beautiful area!
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Naomi
June 2025
With kids
She gave us the option between the bunkie and hayloft. We let the kids choose, and the bunkie won. It gave us a little feel of being “little house on the prairie” and we enjoyed our time very much.
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Mick
May 2025
1 night at Montana Country & Stone Barns
Quaint, well decorated, cozy place. Friendly host. She served a wonder dinner as well. Be prepared for rustic latrine.
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