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holstein13
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Dec 31, 2014

Where can I camp next to a beautiful lake or river?

I often see photos of people camping within 40 feet of a beautiful fishing lake nestled in the mountains or a gentle stream running a dozen yards from their front doors, but I don't know where to actu...
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exgman
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Dec 31, 2014
We've been going to Hebgen Lake in West Yellowstone MT for years. Used to stay at Madison Arm Resort until we got the 45'er this year. We had to move around the lake to Yellowstone Holiday which has big enough sites. 50a FHU and a marina. The Madison River between Hebgen and Ennis has some great catch and release trout fishing. Beautiful area. By the way, we go in September when the crowds are less. It get very crowded in the summer months.

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