Montana Gravel – Summer Camp

Ready for an epic backcountry gravel adventure with fun “summer camp” vibes? Join us in Montana, where we’ll show you our favorite routes based on 20 years of pedaling around Big Sky Country.

Our home base for the week is Camp Paxson in Seeley Lake, just an hour from downtown Missoula. Camp Paxson was originally a Boy Scout camp, and the beautiful property sits on the shores of Seeley Lake.

Guests will enjoy rustic cabins—you can bring your sleeping bag or use a high-quality Big Agnes sleeping bag provided by The Cycling House. A good night’s sleep is important, and we will provide full-sized pillows, sheets, and Big Agnes Captain Comfort deluxe 5″ sleeping pads to ensure the best night’s sleep. Each cabin has two beds or more and can be shared with friends, or we can get you a single cabin. Would you prefer to bring your camper van or sleep in a tent? Ask us about these options.

Bathrooms are a short walk from the cabins. The bathrooms have shower stalls and toilets; men’s and women’s facilities are separate. The bathrooms will be stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and sunscreen, and The Cycling House will provide towels.

The best part—in typical Cycling House fashion, our chefs will prepare delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all served in the beautiful main lodge at Camp Paxson.

We’ll ride on primarily double-track dirt roads, plunge fun mountain descents, and climb challenging climbs. This camp includes riding sections of The Great Divide, an over-3,000-mile route that stretches from Canada to Mexico. Expect stunning scenery, serene roads, and perfectly excellent riding conditions. After the rides, enjoy beautiful Seeley Lake. The camp has canoes and a beautiful place to relax and swim post-ride.

Read more about the Montana Gravel summer camp experience here.

If you are looking for upscale accommodations, check out the Montana Gravel trips based at The Cliff Ranch.