Mere's Magic Rainbow Trout Pond

98%

74 reviews

· Ronan, Lake, Montana · 10 acres

Hosted by Meredith T.

5 RV/tent sites

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Stay on an Old Trout Farm around the pond and listen to the water flow through the property. The property looks out to the Mission mountain range and campers can drive right to their spot. We have shaded tree spots and glamping with a community kitchen and outdoor shower. There is potable water fill up, wifi, and firewood upon request. Its best to show up for sunset (before dark). Plus, on way out you can bypass the 93 highway new road construction by taking crow road west past the iconic old barn and then get back on the 93 going North to Flathead lake or Glacier Nat'l Park.We are located in Ronan on the Flathead Indian reservation in between Missoula and Kalispell right off the 93 in the Mission Valley. Stay on our trout pond and listen to the water flow through the property. The property has been in our family since 1890 and we are the original founders of the McLeod Ditch which allows for a canal and creek to run water through and fill the trout ponds. I do have renters living on the property so two of the ponds are currently private property but you are welcome to walk up the road to the canal and forest area. We are only 15 minutes south of Flathead Lake.

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 20 feet allowed

It's a Pull-In/Back Out with LOTS of room. Around the pond, there's open area where cars drive through unless campsites are totally full.

Pull-in site

It's a Pull-In/Back Out with LOTS of room. Around the pond, there's open area where cars drive through unless campsites are totally full.

Surface type: Grass or field

This is mainly a tent and truck camper site. RV's will have special consideration and only allowed if there are no tent campers.

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

This is mainly a tent and truck camper site. RV's will have special consideration and only allowed if there are no tent campers.

No Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, and Class C RVs

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

It's a Pull-In/Back Out with LOTS of room. Around the pond, there's open area where cars drive through unless campsites are totally full.

No electrical hookup

We have an extension cord from garage for 110 hook up if needed.

No water hookup

We have potable well water that can be hooked up to a hose.

No sewage hookup

We have an area to dump if needed

No TV hookup

Generators not allowed

We want it to stay quiet and peaceful around the pond.

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

4 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, communal

Toilet available

Portable toilet. We will have personal camping porto potty's you can put near your campsite or you can use the main enclosed private porta-potty.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. We have long time renters who have two montana dogs that are use to protecting the property but there is enough space so they don't come over to the camping areas.

Potable water available

Tap

Showers available

Hot water . you can get some cold water from the creek and you can boil warm water and make a bird bath by mixing cold and hot water in the outdoor shower rain dump holding tank.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. I will take trash for you and dump it. We have garbage cans in the garage and side of the grey cottage.

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, fridge

Picnic table present

Wifi available

Laundry present

For additional charge guests can do a load of laundry or I offer a fluff and fold service.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 1:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Sunshine Activated Hemp Oil (CBD)good

$40.00

I provide CBD oils and salves made locally from my shop on Main street - Mere's Magic Universe & Tea

Waterfall hikeexperience

$30.00

May need a tribal permit for the area which can be purchased nearby.

Butterfly Me to The Moonexperience

$10.00

A tea tasting experience which includes 3 (4 ounce) teas per guest with locally and ethically sourced tea from Lake Missoula Tea Company. Location is 7 mins from campsite in my shop - Mere's magic universe & tea.

Reviews

98% Recommend82 ratings · 74 reviews

Delaina H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2023

16 ft car · With pets

Such a great, beautiful stay! We were in town for a wedding at the Silver Knot and loved how quick and easy it was to get there and back. Meredith is a gracious host and has a great spot with all the details and so serene and quiet. Thanks for sharing your place with us!

Sarah F.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2023

Expensive but enjoyable farm

Tent

First, Mere's place is beautiful and overall my pup and I had a great trip. It's a mostly quiet area, offers gorgeous sunrise and sunset views, and plenty of wildlife coming through camp. The down side: several of the amenities listed were not available and that made the price pretty high for a dispersed tent site. The propane burner setup as the kitchen didn't work, the water for the dishwashing station was full of mold and not clean water you would want to use to wash your dishes (yes, I could have used my soap and the potable water to clean the container, but I wasn't keen to for a few reasons), and the setup for the shower water was dirty and full of debris, again making it not something you'd want to wash with. Had I known these, plus campfires, were not going to be available or allowed, I probably would have booked somewhere else that is cheaper and truly dispersed camped and saved the money. Mere left a friend's phone number to reach out to with questions or issues since she was out of town, but I felt awkward texting someone who was not the host to address these things. I was thankful to have electric hookup and wifi to make work a bit simpler this week, but a tad disappointing to pay so much for what I can get for free at a coffee shop. The potable water source was also fine for a refill. Overall, I probably wouldn't book again unless I could guarantee that the amenities that make it a more expensive dispersed site are available for the duration of my stay.

Erin E.

5 reviews

Recommends

· August 2023

Stunning view from this campsite

Tent · With pets

This is such a cute spot to camp! Tranquil, well planned, maintained grounds. Pictures really don't do this place justice. The owner was very helpful in offering suggestions for recreational activities in the area and responded quickly to questions. I would absolutely stay here again!

Jess W.

3 reviews

Recommends

· June 2023

Magical is right! I loved this little slice of heaven. All the sounds of farm life and gorgeous views all around.

Ashley P.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2023

This site was beautiful and perfect for a night away. Meredith was super kind and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back in the future!

Jill B.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2022

9 ft travel trailer · With pets

This was a gorgeous and quiet setting. It was well equipped with a nice outdoor kitchen and the ability to shower with a little creativity! There was lots of animal feces around so beware if you’re bringing small children. Overall it was peaceful and a wonderful stay.

Location

Ronan, Lake, Montana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla, Ktunaxa ɁamakɁis, Salish, and Salish & Kootenai Tribes First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking