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4D Ranch

2 sites · Lodging30 acres · Anaconda Deer Lodge County, MT

Unigue quiet tipi set on the edge Pintler National Forest, Anaconda Montana. Good location to unplug and recharge. There is no cell service at the property.(off grid) The property does have a outhouse, portable water and fire ring. Incredble views of Mount Haggin and surrounding mountain range. Short drive to Twin Lake Trailhead, Georgetown Lake and the Town of Anaconda. Twin Lakes Trailhead(3miles from tipi) open up opportunities to hike into several high alpine lakes and access the Continental Divid Trail. You can hike right off the property onto Forest Service roads and trails. Fishing and boating at Georgetown Lake. A wonderful location between Yellowstone National Park and Glaicer National Park. I'm a outdoor, horse enthusiast doglover Montana woman. I'm sharing my property because this is where I go to unwind and relax. Unload the horse,unload the dog and leave the phone in the truck. The tipi location is in the mountains and primitive road getting to the tipi. Recommend a a high clearance vehicle. Dog friendly tipi please be consider and be a responsible dog owner. Please call before leaving cell service. Will give detailed driving directions.

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White Bridge Lane Private Campsite

2 sites · RVs, Tents25 acres · Boulder, MT

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.

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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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Big Hole Boondockin'

2 sites · RVs, Tents325 acres · Melrose, MT

Big Hole Boondockin' is located in Southwest Montana along the beautiful banks of the Big Hole River. River View Livestock, a 325 acre working cattle ranch, surrounds our camping areas which gives you the opportunity to enjoy a real Montana ranch experience. If you're not into the ranch lifestyle, hop on a raft, inner tube or kayak and float down the river enjoying a cold beverage. We also offer bank fishing on our private property. Stressed? Book some time with our emotional support animals and snuggle one of the pigs or cows to take some stress out of your life. These animals are part of our family and love to sit and relax with humans, begging for belly scratches and giving kisses. Whatever your camping dream is, our focused, friendly staff will work to achieve it. We look forward to hosting you and your family and friends and sharing our day to day dream life.

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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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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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Nez Perce Trail Stay & Play

7 sites · RVs40 acres · Wisdom, MT

Lost Trail Ski Area is a short 12 miles away Hunt/Snowmobile/Ski /Stay/Relax Surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest and a natural creek, offering a playground of activities and experiences regardless of the time of year. Let the great outdoors and nature excite your senses as you get lost in nature. Just steps outside your door and short drives to many attractions and amenities. Hiking, biking, skiing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, 4-wheeling, hunting, fishing, hot springs, grilling, campfires, smores, wading, floating, relaxation, disconnection, quietude, solitude, peacefulness and so much more. Let the experience connect with your mind, heart and soul. Bring wellbeing to the forefront of your experience. Being close to nature just feels good. Reduce stress, lower anxiety, increase productivity, concentration and creative skills. Recharge your batteries and say YES to you! Slow down and be present today. Come visit us in the Big Hole Valley of Montana. Sparsely populated and considered the most beautiful! We are located next to the Big Hole Battlefield, 2 mile west bordering the Beaverhead/Deerlodge NF, stay with us and enjoy your visit to the Battlefield. You can walk to the backside of the Battlefield and read all about in their signage a brief history. View editorials on website picture page. Jackson Hot springs is a short 20 min drive away. We now offer ATV, snowmobile, raft and kayak rentals! We have many so many miles of ATV and snowmobile roads and trails that can be accessed right from our place. We can also offer vehicle shuttles for rafters or fishermen! Enjoy the Mountains on an ATV or snowmobile! How fun is that?! We have mosquitoes in the summer, bring mosquito spray! Please call Jake (406) 880-5315 for more information. Ask us about all we have to offer you for your vacation!! RV spots with power $50 per night, ask about long term rates! RV spots $20 per night (no hook-up /park on grass), ask about long term rates! Tents spots $15 per night, long term stays available!!

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Pipestone Ringingrocks Rv & Cabins

5 sites · RVs30 acres · Whitehall, MT

Welcome DIRECTIONS These Campsites are in Pipestone so Take Pipestone exit heading west take a immediate right on gravel rd. (Road to Ringing Rocks theres a sign Pipestone Ringing rocks RV and Cabins with red arrow pointing east follow it for about a 1 1/2 miles crossing 3 cattle gaurds and a railroad track go another 50 yards and there a gate # 234 on post and the RV spots are just past the cabins. enjoy the views and to take in the fresh Montana air there's also a fire pit (fire wood for sale) and a picnic table set up ( potable Water fill available, there are no public Bathrooms so Rv must have Bathrooms in them) ,for you and your family to enjoy a nice outing and look at the Montana stars in Big Sky country there are also hundreds of miles of trails to enjoy utv,dirt bike,peddle bike. or just a nice nature walk all these trails are shared in them

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Big-Enough Ranch

2 sites · Lodging40 acres · Boulder, MT

Horse ranch on 40 acres located just outside of Boulder, MT. Exceptional views and peace and quiet at this retreat cabin. 20 acres to the East has and old hunting cabin alongside a creek. Also an old mining test pit from the late 1800’s mining boom, as well as a hand built irrigation ditch that runs through the property.

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Gunslinger Gulch Ghost Town

29 sites · RVs, Tents52 acres · Anaconda, MT

This 1880s era mining & ghost town converted lodging & event center is the perfect place to live out your cowboy/cowgirl dreams and experience the Old West. We offer all the modern amenities we have come accustomed to, yet maintain the original appearance of being transported back in time. Available for film production rental, weddings, retreats, reunions or any special event. Dry camping and horse camping available in addition to our amazing units.

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Little Country

3 sites · Lodging, RVs1 acre · Wisdom, MT

Centrally located 2 minutes from Wisdom in the heart of the Big Hole Valley River valley. Easy access to fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, or anything else an outdoor enthusiast could desire. Jackson Hot Springs Lodge is a short 20-minute drive away. Plenty of room to tie horses off. Please Note- This is a dry cabin. Currently there are no bathroom facilities available but are available close by.

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Boulder Creek Lodge

25 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents10 acres · Hall, MT

Located in a valley halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, you’ll find the “Happiest Place in Montana”: Boulder Creek Lodge. Our place is special for what surrounds it, but it’s also special for what we have right hear on the property. We’re a full-service resort offering travelers RV sites, camping sites, and ten fully furnished, clean and comfortable cabins, Tipis and Conestoga Wagon for the glamping (glamours camping) experience. In addition, we’ve got a restaurant serving locally sourced food, so our guests can fully unplug, kick back, and relax with their families in one of this country’s most beautiful locations.

The best camping near Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park guide

Overview

About

When it comes to a unique outdoor experience, camping near Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park will have you feeling grateful for the greenery you see there today. This historical landmark, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is the result of the town's industrious past, making it a compelling destination for history buffs and camping enthusiasts alike.

Following the closure of the smelter in 1980, cleanup efforts on the Superfund site commenced in the 1980s and are still ongoing. Due to public safety concerns and liability issues, the Atlantic Richfield Company limited public access to the vicinity around the stack, only granting entrance during officially sanctioned tours or events.

Despite the anticipated demolition of the smelter and surrounding buildings on Smelter Hill as part of the Superfund cleanup, local Anaconda residents refused to let the smokestack share a similar fate. A dedicated group known as "Anacondans To Preserve The Stack" was instrumental in the stack's preservation, continuing their tireless efforts to safeguard this monumental structure and make it accessible to the public.

While visitors today can only view and photograph the towering smokestack from a distance, its imposing presence remains a testament to Anaconda's rich historical and industrial heritage. An Anaconda Smoke Stack camping expedition offers a chance to connect with the region's past, providing an unmatched backdrop that combines natural beauty with historical intrigue.

When to go

The best time to visit Anaconda Smoke Stack State Park is during the milder seasons of spring and fall, when Montana's weather is most pleasant. Summer offers longer daylight hours for exploration, but be prepared for hotter conditions. Winter visits can be starkly beautiful, though chillier, with limited access due to snow.

Know before you go

Check for any restrictions or closures due to maintenance or weather conditions before planning your visit.
Remember that the park is open daily all year from daylight hours, but some amenities may be seasonal.
Montana residents can enjoy free daily entrance with the state parks fee included in their vehicle registration.
Nonresidents should be prepared to pay a day use entrance fee of $8 with a vehicle or $4 as a walk-in.
For a deeper dive into the park's history, look out for the interpretive signs near Goodman Park.