Backpacking and survival camps in and near Missoula
36 camps from 13 providers in and near Missoula.
- Ages
- 4 and uplisted for 23 of 36
- Price
- $125 to $468listed for 32 of 36
- Camp day
- Overnight 26Full day 5Varies 2Half day 2listed for 35 of 36
- Season
- Summerlisted for 34 of 36
- Last offered
- Jun 15 to Aug 14, 2026listed for 16 of 36
Big Sky Bible Camp offers backpacking trips for ages 11 to 14, with separate boys and girls groups, and advanced trips for older teens. Sussex School leads a four-day backpacking trip in the Anaconda Pintler. Day camps in Missoula teach survival skills instead, and the Missoula Family YMCA survival camps cover shelter building, fire starting and navigation.
| Camp | Ages | Price | Camp day | Dates | Sign up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-day/3-night backpacking expedition in the Anaconda-Pintler WildernessSussex SchoolThis immersive adventure takes campers through rugged peaks, alpine lakes, and wildflower-filled meadows. | – | – | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Advanced BackpackingBig Sky Bible CampThis isn't your typical summer trip. It's a six-night commitment to the kind of growth that only comes from hard miles, honest conversation, and time spent with God in one of the most remote places in America. | 15 – 18 | $425 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Alpine AdventureBig Sky Bible CampTake your backcountry skills to the next level with Alpine Adventure! | 14 – 17 | $405 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Camp MYDA 2026 Adventure CampMontana Youth Diabetes AllianceThis experience is a 1-day Adventure Camp in the woods, where campers will work together as a team, hike, fish, make their own food, and sleep in tents. | Ages 14-17 | $150 extra to any of the above tiers | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Forest SchoolLwm, IncAt Forest School, we believe that by making a deep connection with a fixed place in nature and having lots of choice and opportunities for open-ended play and learning, children will become kind, self-assured, regulated adults who find solace in nature and work to care for it. | Entering K-2 and must be potty trained | Paid | Full day | – | Sign up |
| GRM Summer CampsGo Run MissoulaOffered at various outdoor locations in Missoula, activities include strength training, leadership workshops, trail running, community service, and obstacle courses. | All incoming 3rd–9th-grade youth | – | Varies | – | – |
| Homestead CampMoon-Randolph HomesteadWhen chores involve working a hand pump, feeding livestock, or collecting eggs for a week, we can understand! | Ages 4-10 | – | Half day | – | Sign up |
| Intro To Backpacking 1: BoysBig Sky Bible CampIntro to Backpacking is the perfect opportunity for 11–14 year olds to explore Montana’s rugged trails, learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and experience God’s creation like never before. | 11 – 14 | $390 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Intro To Backpacking 1: GirlsBig Sky Bible CampIntro to Backpacking is the perfect opportunity for 11–14 year olds to explore Montana’s rugged trails, learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and experience God’s creation like never before. | 11 – 14 | $390 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Intro To Backpacking 2: BoysBig Sky Bible CampIntro to Backpacking is the perfect opportunity for 11–14 year olds to explore Montana’s rugged trails, learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and experience God’s creation like never before. | 11 – 14 | $390 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Intro To Backpacking 2: GirlsBig Sky Bible CampIntro to Backpacking is the perfect opportunity for 11–14 year olds to explore Montana’s rugged trails, learn outdoor skills, make new friends, and experience God’s creation like never before. | 11 – 14 | $390 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Junior SurvivalMissoula Family YMCADevelop your wilderness skills such as shelter building, fire starting, knots, and navigation! | Grades 2-3 | $321 | Full day | – | Sign up |
| Naturecraft CampsLwm, IncOur fully outdoor camps focus on nature awareness, character building activities, wilderness living skills and traditional crafts. | – | Paid | Full day | – | Sign up |
| Outdoor Adventure CampsBoone and Crockett ClubIt's a real Montana experience & at camp you can learn to be a conservation-minded angler! | – | Paid | Overnight | – | – |
| Overnight Backpacking TripMontana Natural Resources Youth CampThe overnight backpacking trip is offered to all return campers based on a first 10 applications basis. | – | Paid | Overnight | – | – |
| Rock Week: CoedBig Sky Bible CampRock climbing + rappelling with quality instruction, Bible study, worship, and car camping—welcoming beginners and experienced climbers. | 13 – 16 | $375 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Summer CampsCamp UtmostOur camp activities include Bible study and teaching, rafting, canoeing, swimming, archery and rifle skills and safety, water slide, challenge course, crafts, hiking, outdoor camping, times of worship and many other on-site games and activities. | – | – | – | – | Sign up |
| SurvivalMissoula Family YMCADevelop your wilderness skills such as shelter building, fire starting, knots, and navigation! | Grades 4-6 | $321 | Full day | – | Sign up |
| Trail Camp A: CoedBig Sky Bible CampTrail Camp is Big Sky Bible Camp’s most legendary wilderness experience. | 14 – 20 | $260 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Trail Camp B: CoedBig Sky Bible CampTrail Camp is Big Sky Bible Camp’s most legendary wilderness experience. | 14 – 20 | $260 | Overnight | – | Sign up |
| Adventure CampGlacier CampAdventure campers are based at our tent site where they get to experience the relaxation and beauty of outdoor living, cooking, and wilderness skills – with all the fun, friendship, and activities of camp too! | Jr; Jr High; Sr High | Paid | Overnight | Last offered Jun 28 to Jul 3, 2026 | – |
| A River Runs Through ItMissoula Parks and RecreationA prerequisite for being a Montana kid is experiencing a multi-day river trip—so let's hit it! | 8-12 | $397 fee / $345 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jun 29 to Jul 3, 2026 | – |
| Backcountry AdventuresMissoula Parks and RecreationSome of the world's most wondrous places are found right here in Montana. | 10-13 | Paid | Varies | Last offered Jun 15 to Aug 7, 2026 | – |
| Bitterroot BackpackingChrist The King ParishWe will celebrate mass each morning and dig into our rich Catholic tradition each evening while covering 5-8 miles of wilderness trail, climbing mountains, catching cutthroat trout and learning wilderness survival skills during the day. | – | Paid | Overnight | Last offered Jul 26 to 31, 2026 | – |
| Outbound CampGlacier CampOff-site adventures to experience Glacier Country & the Flathead Valley. | Jr; Jr High; Sr High | Paid | Overnight | Last offered Jul 12 to 17, 2026 | – |
| Overnight Trail RunningMissoula Parks and RecreationCampers set up a backcountry base camp, run Bitterroot peaks, and tackle challenging fitness goals. | 8-13 | $365 fee / $312 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jul 6 to 9, 2026 | – |
| RADIX AdventuresChrist The King ParishWe will celebrate mass each morning and dig into our rich Catholic tradition each evening while covering 5-8 miles of wilderness trail, climbing mountains, catching cutthroat trout and learning wilderness survival skills during the day. | – | Paid | Overnight | Last offered Jul 26 to 31, 2026 | – |
| Survival Skills—Whittle, Fire, and ArcheryMissoula Parks and RecreationA summer camp favorite! Kids will learn the basics of outdoor survival—like flint and steel (fire conditions prmitting), shelter building, water purification, paddling, and navigation. | 5-12 | $295 fee / $250 resident discount | Full day | Last offered Jun 15 to Jul 3, 2026 | – |
| Trail Running and OrienteeringMissoula Parks and RecreationCampers run local trails and learn backcountry and orienteering skills. | 7-12 | $145 fee / $125 resident discount | Half day | Last offered Jul 27 to 31, 2026 | – |
| Traveling SkateboardMissoula Parks and RecreationParticipants will spend their days skateboarding, swimming, and camping under the Big Sky with expert instructors at skate parks throughout western Montana. | 10-13 | $397 fee / $345 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Aug 10 to 14, 2026 | – |
| ZTD Big Sky or BUST!Missoula Parks and RecreationAdvanced trip for riders ready to take their skills to the next level. | 8-13 | $397 fee / $345 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jul 13 to 17, 2026 | – |
| ZTD Bikepacking Gold Creek to SeeleyMissoula Parks and RecreationCampers prepare their gear, then bike from outside Missoula to Seeley and camp along the way. | 10-13 | $468 fee / $390 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Aug 3 to 7, 2026 | – |
| ZTD Bikepacking Trail of CDA (Coeur d'Alene)Missoula Parks and RecreationMonday is our warmup and prep day for this epic adventure. | 8-13 | $397 fee / $345 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jun 22 to 26, 2026 | – |
| ZTD Girls Epic OvernightMissoula Parks and RecreationImagine this—you and a crew of amazing ladies hitting trails and camping out. | 8-13 | $365 fee / $312 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jun 29 to Jul 3, 2026 | – |
| ZTD Silver Mountain Bike and SurfMissoula Parks and RecreationCampers warm up at Marshall Mountain, ride lift-access trails at Silver Mountain, and wave surf at its indoor water park. | 8-13 | $365 fee / $312 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jul 20 to 24, 2026 | – |
| ZTD Whitefish or BUST!Missoula Parks and RecreationAdvanced trip for riders ready to take their skills to the next level. | 8-13 | $365 fee / $312 resident discount | Overnight | Last offered Jul 6 to 10, 2026 | – |