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River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone

Campsite in Bigfork

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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Bigfork, MT
  • Place, Bigfork Summer Playhouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Eagle Bend Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Echo Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone

Facing the Swan Mountains on 20 beautiful rolling acres in North West Montana
are three 20' Tipi's available for overnight stays for those looking for a more
"down to earth experience". This Tipi has a Queen size bed, linens & blankets, grass mats, small tables,
and solar lights. Enjoy the moon, and experience the wonder of being/sleeping
in an ancient conical structure!! The rest room is near by in the glass blowing studio,
which is very basic, nothing fancy....just a sink and a toilet, no shower. But due to such overwhelming interest in the tipi experience we will be adding a new solar powered shower next season! Most folks have been enjoying swimming in the near by world class Flathead Lake.
DIRECTIONS
Once turning off Hwy 35 at Saint John Paul Catholic Church it is the 3rd driveway on your left. Immediately after the Rising Mountain assisted Living. There are red streamers
Tied to a glass and metal pole! It is 0.2 of a mile from hwy 35. Siri & goggle maps takes you too far down Coverdell Rd.
*** If you are squeamish about insects.... expect a hotel type restroom...or experiencing varied weather conditions, this destination is probably not for you !!

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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    House Rules

    Check in after 4:00 PM
    Check out before 11:00 AM
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    Children

    Adults only
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    Events

    No events allowed
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    Pets

    No pets allowed
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    Smoking

    Smoking is not permitted

    Important information

    You need to know

    This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
    Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
    Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

    About the area

    Bigfork

    Bigfork is home to this campsite. Flathead Lake and North Shore State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kehoe's Agate Shop and Eva Gates Homemade Preserves. Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster and Woodland Water Park are also worth visiting.
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    Bigfork, MT

    What's nearby

    • Bigfork Summer Playhouse - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
    • Kehoe's Agate Shop - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
    • Eagle Bend Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
    • Wayfarers State Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km
    • Echo Lake - 12 min drive - 7.0 km

    Getting around

    • Kalispell, MT (FCA-Glacier Park Intl.) - 31 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Echo Lake Cafe - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪The Eatery At Bigfork - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Florence Coffee Company - ‬6 min drive
    • ‪El Topo Cantina - ‬5 min drive
    • ‪Flathead Lake Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much does it cost to stay at River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone?

    As of 30 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone on 31 Oct 2025 start from £62.24, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

    What time is check-in at River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone?

    Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is River LodgeTipi's at Stepping Stone located?

    Situated in Bigfork, this campsite is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Flathead River and 3 mi (4.9 km) from North Shore State Park. Flathead Lake and Kehoe's Agate Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

    Reviews

    9.6

    Exceptional

    9.2/10

    Cleanliness

    10/10

    Amenities

    9.6/10

    Property conditions & facilities

    9.6/10

    Eco-friendliness

    9.6/10

    Check-in

    9.6/10

    Communication

    9.8/10

    Location

    9.6/10

    Listing accuracy
    Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 77 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Jorge C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The place was amazing first time staying in actual Tipi , very nice and clean and central to many things and easy to find and get too , definitely recommend
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Chad S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Super fun experience. It's more like camping than a hotel but both my daughter and I loved the experience. Bring a light and activities and enjoy this beautiful location!
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Shari A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great Stay

    I stayed in a Tipi 2 nights. Lee was a great host and my stay was very peaceful. I typically stay in hotels or VRBO houses when traveling. This was the “different” experience I was looking for during my quick trip to Montana. I would stay here again!
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    lisa A.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Beautiful property and views. Tipi was comfortable and loved the light coming through the canvas in the morning. Lee was a perfect host. Great choice!
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Susan S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    May 2025

    Was spectacular, your property is beautiful. Spent last summer on Oregon coast. Look at photo we have!!
    Stayed 1 night in May 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Bridget N.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fun place to stay

    Nice host and cute cat.
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    John S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great stay!

    Lee was very accommodating and made the whole experience super easy and enjoyable.
    Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Tyler H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Quant and peaceful, very professional host. As advertised, this is literally just a teepee, with a partially open ceiling and sitting right on the ground. We had some grasshopper visitors inside the teepee with us. The property is great, tucked in. This is the place to stay if you're looking for an old fashioned outside/ outdoor experience without modern luxury. The bed, however, was quite comfortable :)
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Joshua

    Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
    Loved the experience
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Laura P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    The tipis are in a beautiful prairie and we enjoyed the view from chairs outside our tipi. As discussed in listing, the furnishings are basic (comfortable bed!). Open air. I always like to comment on access. Tipis require a short, level walk through tall grass (path to restroom marked with solar lights). Basic, clean half bath plus outdoor solar shower. Tipis have a small, circular entrance which requires bending and stepping in (about 4’ high).
    View from tipi
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sean D.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fantastic!

    Have stayed here many times- we love it! Sean
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Christina B.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Amazing

    To be honest we weren't sure what to expect but the property is gorgeous and the town of Big Fork is incredible. Lee is a fantastic host and the beds in the teepee's are quite comfortable also the washroom facilities are great. 10/10 would definitely stay here again! Thank you Lee!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Charles W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    My motorcycle adventure

    Staying in a tipi was a great way to end my trip through beautiful Montana. There were deer in the meadow and I could an owl hooting both nights I was there.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    McKenna L.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Unique Montana experience

    We had the absolute BEST experience here! The host, Lee was so kind and accommodating and had an adorable cat which made our stay that much better. It’s a very fun experience and the outdoor shower was a hit! Would highly recommend this spot for a cute weekend getaway. Lee is also a talented artist and we were lucky enough to watch his glass blowing
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Sarah S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Connect back to the land

    We love the tipis because they take us back to our connection with the Earth. We love looking at the stars at night and staying in simplicity. And just a hop skip and a jump away is the lake, food, etc. we absolutely this love this place and Lee is a super awesome human. His glass blowing is out of this world.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Wanda J.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great experience, awesome tipi's

    It was my first time ever, even camping. The tipi was fenomenal! The peaceful surrounding, priceless! Lee was super friendly and his artistic glass blowing was astonishing! He gave us a tour of his glass blown shop and we toured the gallery. Must see! Until I got used to it, the only downfall for me was the restroom, but after a while it was totally fine. LOVED the outside solar shower!! We wish we could have stayed longer than the two days and will surely return as soon as chance is given. Coming from Florida this was a whole new lovely experience! I'm used to conventional hotels, but will take this again in a heartbeat! It was all about the experience! Thank you Lee for sharing and for being so relaxed.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Dan W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    We were greeted by a very friendly barn cat and serenaded by owls. Fantastic!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Nicole G. S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Amazing experience! Very comfortable and the host was incredibly hospitable. Pro-tip: if there’s no sun, there’s no warm water for the shower. All was great for us and we would stay again!
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

    10/10 Excellent

    Sharon D.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

    8/10 Good

    Lucy

    Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
    It was a unique experience and I slept well. The bed was comfy, but I did keep on thinking about the grasshoppers that were also in the tipi. The view from out of the door was great and communication was great.
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

    4/10 Poor

    Kathleen T.

    Liked: Location
    Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

    Not what we expected!

    No floor in tent; tent not secure to ground; I love cats, but not when they jump on me after midnight when sleeping!!! I can do with basic amenities, such as no shower and walking to the restroom, but NO HOT WATER!?!? The toilet that was available was filthy - no attempt to have cleaned it for possibly years!! Host was there at checkin, but I asked via messages several questions after we arrived and I never heard from him again!! We paid for 2 nights, and didn’t go back after the first night!! Pictures showed tepees at night glowing, implying that there were lights of some kind inside - there were NO LIGHTS! The outside solar lights were scarce and very dim; outside furniture was old and unsafe to sit on. Very bad experience!! I’m still suffering from ptsd from the cat jumping on us in the middle of the night!! Camping should be fun, not terrifying!! On the plus side: beautiful property, the bed was comfortable (until the cat attack!) and host is an excellent glass worker and had an interesting shop.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Magical Place, Great Host

    Such a unique experience! We had an amazing stay and just loved sitting in front of the tipi gazing out at the massive mountain range and listening to the coyotes howling in the distance. Lee was a fantastic host and made us feel welcome and comfortable. I highly recommend this one!
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Karen F.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Unique experience

    Beautiful location, exactly as described! Comfortable bed, nice solar shower, overall a fun unique experience! We’re definitely stay here again 💗
    Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Zachary M.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great stay

    Polite, and great as advertized
    Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Angela Marie E.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Highly recommend to adventurer's.

    The rental process was easy. Lee was a great host who responds back timely with questions and concerns (if any). If I needed something he got it for me. The property exceeded my expectations. The teepee was huge! The bed was comfortable and came with a little night stand and small bench. Do expect crickets and few other small insects. They don’t bother you at all. Nights were nice and cool so I experienced no sweating at all. That was a concern of mine since there’s no AC. The outdoor shower works but you’ll need a small light source if showering at night. I used my phone. There’s a cat as well that slept with me my third night. Super friendly. The views were amazing with the mountains in front of you off in the distance when you exited your teepee. The bathroom was indoor and real close to the teepee if you needed to go late at night. 10/10 I’d stay again. I dig stuff like this. What an experience.
    Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

    About the host

    Hosted by Lee Proctor

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    My first summer in Montana my girlfriend and I lived in a tipi. The moon lit July nights and the horse (Nanuk) grazing up close to the edge of the lodge were a wondrous experience I will always remember. So I wanted to offer the experience of an overnight stay in a tipi to anyone with such a longing !

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