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  4. The Trailhead Basecamp

Camping at The Trailhead Basecamp near Columbia Falls

Private campground · Columbia Falls · 3 campsites

A campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

🚣 10 minutes to Blankenship Bridge and the Flathead River float

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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 30 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

0 available sites

0 open of 3 sites
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Price
Site 1XXfrom $45
Site 2XXfrom $45
Site 3XXfrom $45

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Drinking Water
  • Pets Allowed
  • Toilet
  • Trash Cans
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

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The Trailhead Basecamp: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at The Trailhead Basecamp?
No RV sites listed (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at The Trailhead Basecamp?
Reservable on Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at The Trailhead Basecamp?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing No RV sites listed
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 3 pull-through, 0 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Booking
Listing Reservable on Hipcamp
Getting there
Listing Columbia Falls, MT (map in Location below)
Hookups & power · Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Nearby

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Guides for this trip

  • Camping with dogs
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Columbia Mountain Views

0.3 mi from The Trailhead Basecamp (straight-line)
Sites $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Honey Ranch, Site 1

0.6 mi from The Trailhead Basecamp (straight-line)
Sites $100/night
$200 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

CJ’s Mountain Hideway

0.7 mi from The Trailhead Basecamp (straight-line)
Sites from $75/night
$150 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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3 individual reservable campsites from Hipcamp, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Other sites

3 sites · from $45/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip West Glacier area · 2.5 hr · from $77/person
    • Half Day Scenic Float on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River West Glacier area · 2.5 hr · from $77/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure - With Lunch! West Glacier area · 5 hr–6 hr · from $164/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 3 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 30 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

Rising Wolf 2022 Keystone Hideout
Rising Wolf 2022 Keystone Hideout

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 5 mi from campground

$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Moccasin Creek Rentals
Moccasin Creek Rentals

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 7 mi from campground

$300/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Flathead Valley 12 Passenger Van 'The Avalanche' w/Free Airport Pick Up!
Flathead Valley 12 Passenger Van 'The Avalanche' w/Free Airport Pick Up!

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 4 · 9 mi from campground

$240/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near The Trailhead Basecamp

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip
Half Day Whitewater Rafting Trip

West Glacier area · 2.5 hr · from $77/person

Half Day Scenic Float on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River
Half Day Scenic Float on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River

West Glacier area · 2.5 hr · from $77/person

Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure - With Lunch!
Full Day Glacier National Park Whitewater Rafting Adventure - With Lunch!

West Glacier area · 5 hr–6 hr · from $164/person

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Deluxe Full-Day Whitewater with Riverside Lunch
Deluxe Full-Day Whitewater with Riverside Lunch

West Glacier area · 6 hr · from $166/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Hipcamp for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

MonthOpenBookedClosed
Nov 20260%0%0%
Dec 20260%0%0%
Jan 20270%0%0%
Feb 20270%0%0%
Mar 20270%0%0%
Apr 2027100%0%0%
May 2027100%0%0%
Nature Walk in Glacier National Park
Nature Walk in Glacier National Park

West Glacier area · 4 hr · from $70/person

Half Day Whitewater Rafting with Riverside Dinner
Half Day Whitewater Rafting with Riverside Dinner

West Glacier area · 4 hr · from $113/person

Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Glacier National Park
Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour in Glacier National Park

West Glacier area · 8 hr–1 day · from $20/person

Glacier National Park - West Side Driving Tour(excludes Sun Road)
Glacier National Park - West Side Driving Tour(excludes Sun Road)

West Glacier area · 6 hr–7 hr · from $250/person

Illuminated Glass Kayak Sunset Tour//Whitefish, MT
Illuminated Glass Kayak Sunset Tour//Whitefish, MT

West Glacier area · 1.5 hr · from $175/person