Solo Fall Camping in Montana During a Rainstorm

In this adventure, Odi and I set out for a fall truck camping trip beside a Montana lake, surrounded by golden larches, fresh rain, and the colors of fall. The air is cool and crisp, the sound of rain hits the truck awning, and the forest glows with that unmistakable autumn warmth.

As the evening sets in, we cook up a New York steak in the cast iron from a local butcher in Columbia Falls, paired with fresh butternut squash — a simple, hearty meal that fits the season perfectly. For desert, we try the new Omnia Oven that I purchased to make some cinnamon rolls to cap of the evening.

If you love Montana truck camping, cozy fall adventures, golden larch season, and campfire cooking with your dog, you’re in the right place.