Camping, Hiking and Traveling in Montana

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H=Hike   C=Camp   V=Visit     S=Ski

Livingston Area
  Elephanthead Mtn. H
 Paradise Valley
  S. Fk. Deep Creek H
  Pine Creek H,C
  George Lake H
  Passage Creek Falls H
  Crow Mountain H

Big Timber Area
  Boulder River H,C,V
  Natural Bridge Falls H,C,V
  Big Timber Creek Falls  H,C,V
  West Boulder Meadows H,C
  Twin Lakes  H,C

Bozeman Area
  Chestnut Mountain H
  Goose Creek H,S
  Mystic Lake H
  Lava Lake H

Central Montana
  Little Belt Mountains H,C,V,S
  Castle Mountains H,C
  Central MT Railroading V
  Crystal Lake H,C,V
  Judith Mountains V
  Judith Gap Wind Farm V
  Moccasin Mountains V

Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness
  Anvil Lake H,C

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Montana Camping and Hiking

     Montana offers more uncrowded hiking and camping opportunities than most of us can enjoy in a lifetime. From the plains and badlands of eastern Montana to the majestic mountains and National Parks in the west, Montana offers amazing hiking and camping opportunities for everyone. This site provides first-hand information about camping in Montana, great Montana hikes, Montana travel tips and general information about camping, hiking and enjoying Montana. 

     Montana is a huge state and there is no way I will ever be able to discuss every camping, hiking and traveling opportunity in the state. However, I will continue to add hikes and other specific information through the years. I have been hiking, camping and enjoying the outdoors in Montana since the mid 1970's and have visited a lot of places and I hope to share information about some of them.
   
If you want to learn more about hiking and camping in Montana the first thing I recommend is that you buy a copy of the excellent book Hiking Montana by Bill Schneider. This is the classic hiking guide for Montana and in 2004 the 25th anniversary edition was released.  I can't begin to tell you what a great tool this book is. It provides an excellent overview of hiking and camping in all parts of Montana. The hikes described are very representative of what you can find in an area and I consider this book to be a "must have" for anyone interested in camping and hiking in Montana . For information about purchasing this great book visit Hiking Montana: 25th Anniversary Edition.

     Besides providing "where to" information about camping, hiking and traveling in Montana, this site provides a lot of basic information about how to camp in Montana. If you are an experienced camper If you are new to camping you will find info about a lot of basic camping information. If you are an experienced camper you might find suggestions that help you to better enjoy your camping experiences so be sure to check out our section on Camping in Montana.

     Montana is an amazing place and I hope you will have many opportunities to get out and enjoy all that the state has to offer. from the first time family car camper to the veteran backpacker, Montana offers experiences of a lifetime. All you have to do is get out and enjoy them. I hope that this site helps you to do just that!
    
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