Custer Gallatin NF | R1-21-15 | May 2021
COVID -19 INFORMATION • Avoid visiting the Forest if you are sick and/or experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. • Before and during your visit, follow the CDC guidance on personal hygiene, social distancing and tips for preventing the illness, available at: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention.html. • Be aware that State and local directives may also apply. Those are available at https://covid19.mt.gov for Montana, and https://covid.sd.gov/ for South Dakota.
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Welcome to the Custer Gallatin National Forest To ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit, please remember:
Dispose of garbage appropriately.
Camping is limited to 16 days Keep our waters clean by disposing
in any one campground or location of dishwater far away from any 14-day limit in the South Dakota units of ( water source. the Sioux District) Recycle your recyclables.
Keep a clean camp. Store all food and wildlife attractants properly. The CAR CAMPING OUTSIDE OF DEVELOPED Food Storage Order is in effect CAMPGROUNDS -“dispersed” car camping in locations with no facilities is allowed ONLY except Forest-wide March 1-Dec 1 ( as specified in the Custer Gallatin National in the Ashland and Sioux Ranger Districts). Forest Motor Vehicle Use Maps. Where car Your safety and the safety of others camping is limited to designated campsites depends upon you. only, all legal car campsites are marked.
Camping with stock is not allowed in most developed campgrounds. Call the local ranger districts for more information, or check our web site for stock facilities.
Be aware that natural hazards exist,
even in developed campgrounds and
recreation sites.
Federal Recreation Passes are accepted at all fee campgrounds and apply only to the basic campsite fee.
For more information, visit our website http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/custergallatin
ASHLAND RANGER DISTRICT, PO Box 168, 2378 US HWY 212, Ashland, Montana 59003, (406) 784-2344 Along with multi-colored buttes and wildlife galore, Ashland District’s topography contrasts from rolling grasslands to steep rock outcroppings. It offers wonderful opportunities for exploration along with a good dose of solitude. Three large non-motorized areas appeal to those looking for rolling Ponderosa pine woodlands and open meadows, studded with interesting cliffs and rocky formations for cross-country hiking, riding and hunting.
Ashland Ranger District DATES OPEN POTABLE Campgrounds and Picnic Areas All are weather- # OF SITES WATER ACCESSIBLE dependent There is no fee at any of these Ashland District campgrounds and picnic areas. FACILITIES
Blacks Pond CG – road access is weather dependent. About 25 miles south of Ashland. From All Year Weather Ashland, go 5 miles east on Hwy 12, go south about 19 miles on Hwy 484, then west on Cow Creek Rd No Toilet, tables, fishing 2 Dependent for about 5 miles. Go north on Odell Rd. for 3 miles. . Cow Creek Campground and Picnic Area – access is weather dependent. About 25 miles south of All Year Weather Toilet, Ashland. From Ashland, go 5 miles east on Hwy 12, go south about 19 miles on Hwy 484, then west No 5 Dependent Tables on Cow Creek Rd for 4 miles. Holiday Springs CG: road access is weather dependent. About 15 miles north of Ashland. From All Year Ashland, go east on Hwy 212 for 6 miles. Go northeast on E. Fork of Otter Creek Rd for about 10 No Toilet 3 Weather Dependent miles. . Poker Jim Picnic Area: about 25 miles south of Ashland. From Ashland, go 5 miles east on Hwy 12, Toilet, tables go south about 19 miles on Hwy 484, go west on Cow Creek for about 11 miles. No overnight camping. All Year No Open parking Excellent vistas in all directions. Weather Dependent No Camping
Red Shale GC: from Ashland, MT go 6 miles east on US 212. Campground will be on your left. 4/1 – 12/01 No toilets, tables 14
Poker Jim Lookout BEARTOOTH RANGER DISTRICT, 6811 US Hwy 212, Red Lodge, MT 59068, (406)- 446-2103 Encompassing the Pryor Mountains with its unusual mix of pine forests and limestone canyons and the eastern side of the Beartooth Mountains where the glaciated valleys and granite walls awe visitors, the Beartooth District abounds with recreational opportunities. Camping facilities and picnic areas on the district provide for a pleasant afternoon by a river or a longer stay that allows more in-depth exploration of this spectacular area. FEE for Beartooth Ranger District 1st non-towed TRAILER / RV vehicle ACCESSIBLE SITES FIREWOOD Campgrounds and Picnic Areas DATES OPEN POTABLE # OF --- FACILITIES AVERAGE FOR sites available for reservation approximate WATER SITES FEE for 2nd PARKING PURCHASE www.recreation.gov non-towed SPUR (877)444-6777 vehicle
Basin CG [Red Lodge Area]- 7 mi E of Red Lodge, on the West Toilet 5/13 - 9/20 $18 / $9 Yes 30 40’ long $6 Fork Rock Creek Rd. 3 sites
Big Ice Cave Picnic Area [Pryor Mountains] – 37 mi E of 5/28 – 9/6 None - Toilet 5 Open Parking No Bridger, MT, along Pryor Mtn. Rd. Day use only.
Cascade CG [Red Lodge Area] – 10 mi W of Red Lodge, along 6/3 – 9/7 $15 / $8 Yes Toilet 30 40’ long $6 the West Fork Rock Creek Rd.
5/28 – 9/6 Full Services; East Rosebud CG [East Rosebud] – 20 mi W of Red Lodge on Reduced services in $15 / $5 Yes Toilet 14 20’ long No Hwy 78, 13 mi S of Roscoe, MT on East Rosebud Rd. shoulder months 5/28 – 9/6 Full Services; Emerald Lake CG [West Rosebud] – 34 mi W of Red Lodge on Reduced services in $15 / $5 Yes Toilet 32 30’ long No Hwys 78 and 419, 19 mi S of Fishtail, MT on West Rosebud Rd. shoulder months Greenough Lake CG [Red Lodge Area – Beartooth Scenic Closed for Toilets Byway] – 11 mi S of Red Lodge on Hwy 212, 0.5 mi W on Main $18 / $9 Yes 18 60’ long $6 reconstruction 2 sites Fork Rd. 5/28 – 9/6 full services; Initial Creek CG [Stillwater River Area] – 55 mi W of Red Reduced services in None - Toilet 6 20’ long No Lodge on MT 419, 8 mi W. on West Fork Stillwater Rd. shoulder months
Jimmy Joe CG [East Rosebud] – 20 mi W of Red Lodge on MT 5/28 – 9/6 None - Toilet 10 30’ long No 78, 9 mi S of Roscoe, MT on East Rosebud Rd.
Limber Pine CG [Red Lodge Area-Beartooth Scenic Byway] - 11 mi S of Red Lodge on Hwy 212, 0.5 mi W on Main Fork Rd. 5/6 – 9/27 $18 / $9 Yes Toilet 13 60’ Long $6 M-K CG [Red Lodge Area- Beartooth Scenic Byway] – 11 mi S 5/28 – 9/6 Full Service; of Red Lodge on US 212, 3 mi S. on Main Fork Rock Creek Rd. limited service rest of None - Toilet 10 20’ Long No Access is snow dependent. year Old Nye Picnic Area [Stillwater River Area] – 30 W of Red 5/28 – 9/6 Reduced Toilet, parking, None - 6 Open Parking No Lodge on MT 78, 24 mi W. on MT 419. Day use only. service rest of year table Palisades CG – 1 mi W of Red Lodge on West Fork Rock Creek 5/28 – 9/6 None - Toilet 6 16’ long No Rd, 1.5 mi W. on Palisades Campground Rd. Parkside CG [Red Lodge Area-Beartooth Scenic Byway] – 11 5/6 – 9/27 Full Service; Toilet mi S of Red Lodge on US 212, 0.5 mi S. on Main Fork Rock Reduced service in $18 / $9 Yes 28 55’ long $6 3 sites Creek Rd. shoulder seasons Pine Grove CG [West Rosebud] - 34 mi W of Red Lodge on 5/28 – 9/6 $15 / $5 Yes Toilet 46 30’ long No Hwy 78 and 419, 9 mi S of Fishtail, MT on West Rosebud Rd. 5/6 – 9/27 full service; 20’ long, small Rattin CG [Red Lodge Area] – 7 mi S of Red Lodge on US 212, Reduced service in $17 / $9 Yes Toilet 7 trailers or RVs, $6 0.3 mi E on East Side Rd. shoulder season no turnaround 5/28 – 9/6 full service. Sage Creek CG [Pryor Mountains] – 3 mi S of Bridger, MT, 22 Reduced service in $10 / $5 Yes Toilet 12 30’ long No mi E on Pryor Mountain Rd. shoulder season. Sand Dunes Picnic Area [East Rosebud] – 20 mi W of Red Lodge on MT 78, 8 mi S of Roscoe, MT on East Rosebud Rd. 5/28 – 9/6 None - Toilet 10 Open Parking No Day use only. Sheridan CG [Red Lodge Area] – 4 mi S of Red Lodge on US Toilet 5/13 – 9/7 $17/ $9 Yes 9 30’ long $6 212, 0.5 mi S. on East Side Rd. 1 site 5/28 – 9/6 Wild Bill Lake Picnic Area [Red Lodge Area] – 6 mi W of Red Full service; Reduced None - Toilet 4 Open Parking No Lodge on West Fork Rock Creek Rd. Day use only. service during shoulder season.
Woodbine CG [Stillwater River Area] – 30 W of Red Lodge on Toilet 5/6 – 9/20 $19/ $9 Yes 44 90’ long $6 MT 78, 29 mi W of Fishtail on MT 419 5 sites
BOZEMAN RANGER DISTRICT, 3710 W. Fallon St. Suite C, Bozeman, Montana 59718, (406) 522-2520
Spanning a number of beautiful and distinct mountain ranges, including the Bridgers, Bangtails, part of the Madisons and the northern portion of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness, the Bozeman District also includes part of the Gallatin Mountains with its very popular Hyalite Canyon and Gallatin Canyon. With easy access from Bozeman and Big Sky, this district offers an immense variety of recreation opportunities from its forested landscapes up to its rocky, windswept mountain tops.
# OF FEE covers 1st Bozeman Ranger District SITES camping vehicle + TRAILER / Campgrounds and Picnic Areas WITH extra car / truck RV SITES FIREWOOD DATES OPEN POTABLE # OF ELECTRIC Sites available for reservation -- AVERAGE FOR approximate WATER ACCESSIBLE SITES HOOKUPS www.recreation.gov 3rd car / truck PARKING PURCHASE FACILITIES (877)444-6777 (if space is SPUR EXTRA sufficient) FEE
Battle Ridge CG [Bridger Mountains] – 22 mi N of All Year None No None 13 12’ x 30’ No Bozeman on MT 86 Weather Dependent --
Closed for the Blackmore Camp [Hyalite Canyon] – 17 mi S of season due to None No None 11 - 14’ x 40’ No Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62 open 5/16-3/31 construction in area 5/16 - 9/19 Chisholm CG [Hyalite Canyon] – 18 mi S of $20 Closed for 14’ x 60’ Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62 open 5/16-3/31. -- Yes Toilet 10 -- $6 construction 28’ x 35’ $8 August 19-27 Fairy Lake CG, Picnic Area and accessible trail [Bridger Mountains] – 22.5 mi N of Bozeman on MT Yes 6/16 – 12/1 86, 5 mi W on Fairy Lake Rd – Road slippery when None Summer Toilet 9 --- 12’ x 32’ No Weather Dependent wet – not suitable for RV or towed unit travel – High Only clearance vehicle recommended. 5/6-9/18 full service $20 Greek Creek CG [Gallatin Canyon] – 31 mi S of Toilets -- Yes 14 --- 30’ x 60’ $6 Bozeman on US 191 Limited Service 7 Sites $8 9/19/-12/1 5/16 - 9/19 Hood Creek CG [Hyalite Reservoir] – 17 mi S of $20 Closed for road Toilet Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62 open 5/16- -- Yes 25 --- 16’ x 50’ $6 construction 2 Sites 3/31. $8 Aug 19-27 5/16 - 9/19 Hood Creek Group CG [Hyalite Reservoir] – 17 mi $75 - $225 Closed for road Toilet Open S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62 open 5/16- to reserve entire Yes 1 --- $6 construction 1 Site parking 3/31 site Aug 19-27
Hood Creek Day-Use Picnic Area [Hyalite 5/16 - 9/19 Reservoir] – 17 mi S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Closed for road None Toilet Open Yes 3 -- $6 Rd. construction 3 Site parking Aug 19-27 Hyalite Picnic Area and Boat Launch [Hyalite Yes Toilets Open Reservoir] – 16 mi S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon 5/16 - 9/15 None Summer 8 - No 8 Sites parking Rd #62 Only
Hyalite Canyon designated campsites with no facilities – S of Bozeman in Hyalite Canyon. Open 5/16 – 3/31. Camping along the Hyalite Rd is allowed ONLY in developed campgrounds or designated & signed campsites. No camping is allowed except in SIGNED campsites.. No facilities at designated campsites outside of developed campgrounds. No fee. No facilities.. ---- Hyalite Picnic Pavilion [Hyalite Reservoir] Available
When not reserved, pavilion is available 1st- reservable 5/16 – 9/21 Day Use from Host at $100 - $150 Yes Toilet 1 come, 1st-served for free (no fee) Weather Dependent Only Hood Creek to reserve entire site No overnight camping – day use only. Campground --- Langohr CG [Hyalite Canyon] – 11 mi S of 5/16-9/19 Fishing $20 Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62 open 5/16- -- Toilet -- Yes 19 22’ x 60’ $6 3/31. Limited Service Trail $8 9/20 - 12/1 2 sites Langohr Group Picnic Area [Hyalite Canyon]-11mi --- S of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62 open 5/16- 5/16 - 9/19
3/31 When not reserved, use is free for walk- -- Toilet $45 to reserve Yes 1 16’ x 20’ $6 in. Limited Service 1 site entire site 9/20 - 12/1 Day use only – no overnight camping. --- Lower Hyalite Group Site (Hyalite Canyon) 5/16 – 9/19 Toilet, picnic Open $75 - $225 No 1 $6 (use with reservation only) Weather Dependent shelter parking
--- 5/06 - 9/18 $20 Fishing Moose Creek Flat CG [Gallatin Canyon] – 32 mi S 12 Limited Service rest of -- Yes Toilets 20’ x 60’ $6 of Bozeman on US 191 year $8 4 Sites
# OF Bozeman Ranger District FEE covers 1st SITES TRAILER / Campgrounds and Picnic Areas camping vehicle + WITH RV SITES FIREWOOD DATES OPEN extra car / truck POTABLE # OF Sites available for reservation ELECTRIC AVERAGE FOR approximate -- WATER ACCESSIBLE SITES www.recreation.gov HOOKUPS PARKING PURCHASE 3rd car / truck (if FACILITIES (877)444-6777 SPUR space is sufficient)
Moose Creek Flat Group Picnic Area [Gallatin --- Canyon] – 32 mi S of Bozeman on US 191. Adjacent 5/06 - 9/18 Free, or Fishing to the campground along the Gallatin River. Limited service rest of $45 to reserve entire Yes Tables 3 16’ x 20’ No year site Toilet No overnight camping in picnic area. --- Moose Creek Group Camp-Picnic Site [Gallatin 5/06 – 9/18 By reservation only Canyon] – 32 mi S of Bozeman on US 191, on east No None 1 16’ x 60’ $6 Weather Dependent $60 - $150 side of Highway 191 Use by reservation only.
--- Palisade Falls Picnic Area [Hyalite Canyon] -20 mi S of Bozeman: south on Hyalite Canyon Rd, 1 mi 5/16 – 12/31 Toilet Open None No 3 No W on FS Rd. 6280 (road open 5/16-12/31). Weather Dependent 1 Site Parking No overnight camping.
$20 Red Cliff CG [Gallatin Canyon] – 48 mi S of $28 site with Tables 26 5/12 – 9/21 Bozeman on US 191 (Federal Recreation Passes not electricity Yes Toilets 67 electric 18’ x 50’ $6 Weather Dependent applicable toward electric.) --- Water sites $8
Red Cliff Picnic Area [Gallatin Canyon] – 48 mi S of Bozeman on US 191 (Picnic area is adjacent to 5/12 – 9/21 ---- Open Highway 191, on the west side of the Gallatin River) Limited service rest of None Yes ---- 4 $6 Parking year No overnight camping in picnic area. . ---- Spanish Creek Picnic Area [Gallatin Canyon] – 19 5/16 – 9/15 Open mi S of Bozeman on US 191, 8 mi SE on Spanish None Yes Toilet 4 No Weather Dependent parking Creek Rd
Spire Rock CG [Gallatin Canyon] – 23 mi S $16 5/16 – 9/15 of Bozeman on US 191,2 mi E on Storm Castle -- No Toilet 17 --- 25’ x 50’ $6 Weather Dependent Creek Rd. Road open 5/16 – 12/31. $8
Spire Rock Group CG [Gallatin Canyon] – 5/16 – 9/15 $30 – $60 for 23 mi S of Bozeman on US 191, then 2 mi E on No Toilet 2 ---- 20’ x 40’ $6 Weather Dependent entire site Storm Castle Creek Rd. Road open 5/16 – 12/31.
Swan Creek CG [Gallatin Canyon] – 30 mi 5/16 – 9/18 $20 Toilet S of Bozeman on US 191, 1 mi E on Swan Creek Rd. Weather Dependent -- Yes 13 16’ x 45’ $6 7 sites Road opens 5/16 – 12/1. Limited service rest of year $8 ---
GARDINER RANGER DISTRICT, P.O. Box 5, 805 Scott Street, Gardiner, MT 59030, (406) 848-7375 From the area around the town of Gardiner to the eastern high country near Cooke City, the Gardiner District landscape ranges from the banks of the Yellowstone River and the rock formations of the Petrified Forest of the east Gallatin Mountains, up to the tundra of the Beartooth Mountains within the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. Much of the Gardiner District wraps along the north side of Yellowstone National Park and is adjacent to the North and Northeast Entrances of the Park.
FEE covers 1st camping vehicle TRAILER / + extra car / Gardiner Ranger District DATES RV SITES FIREWOOD truck POTABLE # OF OPEN ACCESSIBLE AVERAGE FOR Campgrounds and Picnic Areas -- WATER SITES approximate FACILITIES PARKING PURCHASE 3rd car / truck (if SPUR space is sufficient) Bear Creek CG [west Absaroka Mountains, Gardiner area] 6/1 – 10/31 5 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 5.5 mi on Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rd Open Weather None No None 4 No 493) Campground road not suitable for long or towed vehicles. parking, dependent There is NO TURNAROUND for long vehicles. $10 Fire grates Canyon CG [Yellowstone River] – 15 mi N of Gardiner on US 89. All year -- No Tables 15 12’ x 50’ No Campground roads not suitable for vehicles longer than 48’ $5 Toilet
Cinnabar Picnic Area [Yellowstone River] – 7.5 mi N of Gardiner on Table Open All year None No 2 tables No US 89, cross bridge, 1/4 mi S. Day use only. Toilet parking
Fishing Clarks Fork Picnic Area, Trailhead and Interpretive Trail [Cooke City 6/1 – 11/1 Toilet, Interpretive Open & Beartooth Scenic Byway] – 4 mi E of Cooke City on US 212. Weather None No 3 No Trail, Parking, parking Day use only. dependent Picnic site Colter CG [NE Entrance Yellowstone National Park & Cooke City Fire grates area: Beartooth Scenic Byway & Nez Perce National Historic Trail - Food boxes Auto Tour Route] – 2 mi E of Cooke City on US 212. Campground 7/1 – 9/7 $20 Tables, Tent pads road not suitable for vehicles longer than 48ft. Weather -- Yes 18 22’ x 66’ No Trash cans dependent $5 Toilets, Water, HARD SIDED VEHICLES ONLY - NO TENT CAMPING parking
Eagle Creek CG -[Gardiner area] 2 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, Horse corrals adjacent to campground. Adjacent to Yellowstone River Trailhead. $15 17 Campground road not suitable for vehicles longer than 48ft. All year -- No Toilets 12’ x 40’ No
$5 NOTE: Dispersed camping is prohibited along the Jardine Rd downhill of Eagle Creek Campground, Jardine Rd for 1 ½ miles past Eagle Creek Campground, and the first 1 ½ miles of Eagle Creek Rd. La Duke Picnic Area [Yellowstone River] – 6.5 mi N of Gardiner on Open All year None No Toilet, parking 3 tables No US 89. Day use only. parking
Fire rings, Soda Butte CG [NE Entrance Yellowstone National Park & Cooke Food boxes City area, Beartooth Scenic Byway & Nez Perce National Historic 7/1 – 9/7 $20 Tables, Tent pads, Trail - Auto Tour Route] 1 mi E of Cooke City on US 212 Weather -- Yes 27 22’ x 60’ No Toilets dependent $5 Trash cans HARD SIDED VEHICLES ONLY - NO TENT CAMPING Water, parking
Timber Camp CG -[West Absaroka Mountains, Gardiner area] 6/1 – 10/31 5 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 4 mi NE on Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rd Open Weather None No None No 493). parking dependent 3 Two horse corrals available past campground. Tom Miner CG [east side Gallatin Mountains] 17 mi NW of Gardiner 6/1 – 10/31 $12 11 on US 89, 12 mi SW on Tom Miner Rd. Campground road not suitable for Toilets, tables, Weather -- Yes + 1 12’ x 40’ No vehicles longer than 40ft. Horse corrals and trailhead for the Gallatin parking dependent $5 Group Petrified Forest Trail are adjacent to campground at upper end. Yankee Jim Interpretive Picnic Area - Sphinx Creek Trailhead [Yellowstone River] From Gardiner, go north 7.5 miles on US 89, cross Toilet, parking Open over the Yellowstone River at Corwin Springs, then go 6 miles north on All year None No table, interpretive 2 tables No parking the Old Yellowstone Trail. Interpretive trail and area history info. trail Day use only. Yankee Jim Picnic Area and Boat Launch [Yellowstone River] Open From Gardiner, go 13 miles north on Hwy 89 All year None No Toilet, parking 3 tables No parking Day use only.
HEBGEN LAKE RANGER DISTRICT, PO Box 520, West Yellowstone, Montana 59758, (406) 823-6961 With Hebgen Lake at its center, Hebgen District offers a multitude of steep mountains, blue ribbon trout streams, a wealth of wildlife, fishing, boating and the eerily beautiful Quake Lake and the Earthquake Lake Visitor Center. The southern portions of the Madison and Gallatin Mountains make up part of this District, including the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and lies adjacent to the west side of Yellowstone National Park. Snow drifts remaining in early summer may make some seasonal roads impassable – check at the District Office for road conditions.
FEE covers 1st # OF Hebgen Lake Ranger District camping vehicle SITES TRAILER / Campgrounds and Picnic Areas + extra car / WITH DATES ACCESSIBLE RV SITES FIREWOOD truck POTABLE # OF ELECTRIC Sites available for reservation OPEN FACILITIES AVERAGE FOR -- WATER SITES HOOKUPS www.recreation.gov approximate PARKING PURCHASE 3rd car / truck (if (877)444-6777 SPUR space is sufficient) $20 for non- electric 33 electric Baker’s Hole CG [Madison River] – 3 mi N of West Yellowstone 5/01 – 9/30 73 + 1 $28 site with Toilet sites $6 on US 191 (Federal Recreation Passes not applicable toward Weather Yes picnic 25’ x 75’ electricity (2-sites) electric) dependent site -- $8 5/21 – 9/15 $20 Toilet Beaver Creek CG (Madison River] – 8 mi N of West Yellowstone $6 Weather -- Yes (2 Sites – C 67 ---- 22’ x 30’ on US 191, then16 mi W. on US 287 dependent $8 / extra vehicle Loop)
Beaver Creek Road designated primitive car campsites - no facilities (FS Road 985) – 8 miles N of West Yellowstone on US Hwy 191, then 14.5 mi on US 287. Primitive sites located along Beaver Creek Road for 4 miles; Camping in designated (graveled) sites ONLY. Grizzly bear area – all attractants must be properly stored.
Fire grates 5/21 – 9/15 $20 Cabin Creek CG [Madison River] – 8 mi N of West Yellowstone Tables Weather -- Yes 15 22’ x 30’ $6 on US 191, then 14 mi W. on US 287) Toilet ---- dependent $8 1 Site Cherry Creek CG [Hebgen Lake] – 8 mi W of West Yellowstone 5/20 – 9/20 $16 on US 20, then 6 mi N on Denny Creek Rd (Hebgen Lake Rd- Weather - ---- No --- 9 ---- 26’ long $6 Forest Service Rd 167) dependent $8 Toilet, tables, Earthquake Lake Visitor Center (Madison River) – along Memorial Day interp. Panels, ------Open Highway 287, about 19 miles west of Highway 191, picnic sites - None At VC 2 no – 9/15 parking, visitor parking interpretive trails and exhibits DAY USE ONLY center Fisherman’s Point – Hebgen Lake south shore- 8 mi W of West Toilet, trail, Weather - Open Yellowstone on US 20, then 8 mi north and west on Denny Creek None no table, fishing Open ------no dependent parking Rd. DAY USE ONLY – NO CAMPING. platform Ghost Village Picnic Area (FS Road 989 Madison River) – 8 mi All Year Open- N of West Yellowstone on US 191, then W 14 mi on US 287, turn Toilet and Open Weather - None No day ----- No left, then immediate right onto FS Road 989. – fishing, boating, Table Parking dependent use interpretive trail. DAY USE ONLY. Hebgen Dam Picnic Area – (Madison River) 8 mi N of West All Year Toilet, fishing Open- Open Yellowstone on US 191, then W 13 mi on US 287. –accessible Weather - None No pier, parking, day ----- No Parking fishing, interpretation, picnic. DAY USE ONLY dependent table use Hebgen Lake West Shore and Spring Creek Extension- Designated primitive car campsites - no facilities, available 5/1-12/01. Drive approximately 7 miles west of West Yellowstone on US 20, then go north on the Denny Creek Rd. The designated, marked car campsites are between miles 6 and 10 and also beyond the Spring Creek Campground. Car camping is only allowed in marked sites. Limited RV access due to campsite sizes and unmaintained access road conditions. No fee. No facilities. Grizzly bear area – all attractants must be properly stored. $20 Boat ramp Lonesomehurst CG [Hebgen Lake] – 8 mi W of West 5/10 – 9/20 $28 site with Dock $6 Yellowstone on US 20, then 4 mi N on Denny Creek Rd. Federal Weather - electricity Yes Fire grates 26 4 electric 30’ x 45’
Recreation Passes not applicable toward electric) dependent ---- Fishing, Toilet sites $8 (1 site) $20 Boat ramp Rainbow Point CG [Hebgen Lake] – 5 mi N of West 5/10 – 9/20 $28 site with Dock Yellowstone on US 191, 3 mi W on Rainbow Pt Rd (Forest Rd Weather - $6 electricity Yes Fire grates 83 46 electric 30’ x 40’ 6954), 2 mi N on Rainbow Pt Rd after intersection. (Federal dependent --- Fishing, Toilet sites Recreation Passes not applicable toward electric) $8 (1 site – A Loop) Spring Creek CG [Hebgen Lake] – 8 mi W of West Yellowstone 5/20 – 9/20 $16 Toilet, a few on US 20, 10 mi N on Denny Creek Rd. Weather - ---- No 15 none 40’ x 16’ $6 campsites dependent $8 Taylor Fork - Designated Primitive car camping sites – no facilities (FS Road 134) - 33 mi N of West Yellowstone on US HWY 191. Car camping along the Taylor Fork Rd (along approximately 11 miles of road) is allowed ONLY at designated, marked sites. Road open all year – weather dependent. No fee. Grizzly bear area – all attractants must be properly stored. Fishing, ATV’ing, mountain biking, horseback riding.
SIOUX RANGER DISTRICT, P.O. Box 37, 101 SE First Street, Camp Crook, SD 57724, (605) 797-4432 Encompassing eight separate land units in southeast Montana and northwest South Dakota, the Sioux Ranger District rises with cliff-edged mesas of ponderosa pine savannas, two National Natural Landmarks of massive sandstone outcroppings and remnants of volcanic ash, and stretches out into the rolling grasslands. Rich in archeological, paleontological and cultural resources, the District is renowned for its excellent hunting and a variety of other recreation opportunities.
TRAILER / Sioux Ranger District ACCESSIBLE RV SITES DATES OPEN WATER FACILITIES # OF SITES AVERAGE Campgrounds and Picnic Areas approximate PARKING There is no fee at any of these Sioux District campgrounds and picnic areas. SPUR Chalk Buttes- -no facilities. South of Ekalaka. Open year-round, weather-dependent. Dispersed primitive camping among timbered white buttes. Ask at Sioux Ranger District. No fee. Ekalaka Park Campground [Ekalaka Hills Unit] All Year Spring, 6 Small 8 miles off HWY 323 from Ekalaka, MT. Scenic cliff drop-offs and cliff-edge views over the Toilet, Weather Dependent Non-potable 1 group site trailer surrounding prairie, from Ponderosa pine savanna uplands. spring, Lantis Spring Campground [Long Pines Unit] All Year 4, 2 group Open Non-potable Toilet, 5 miles N off the Tie Creek Road Weather Dependent sites parking water MacNab Pond Picnic Ground [Ekalaka Hills Unit] All Year Open No Toilet 2 7 miles SE of Ekalaka, MT Weather Dependent parking Picnic Springs Campground [North Cave Hills Unit] All Year Spring, 9, 2 group Toilets, 50’ 8 miles W and N of Ludlow, adjacent to beautiful woods and rocky, cliff-edged canyon Weather Dependent Non-potable sites
Toilets, fire Reva Gap Campground and the Castles National Natural Landmark [Slim Buttes Unit] All Year 6, 3 group Open No rings, tables, Directly off of HWY 20, 20 miles S and E of Buffalo. Spectacularly eroded steep-walled buttes. Weather Dependent sites parking parking South Cave Hills, E & W Short Pines Units – no facilities Open year-round, weather-dependent. Open dispersed primitive camping. Pine savanna edged with dramatic cliff drop-offs. No fee Very small Wickham Gulch Campground [Long Pines Unit] – All Year Spring, 3, 2 group Toilet, fire rings trailer, 6 miles NW of Camp Crook, SD Weather Dependent Non-potable sites small spurs
YELLOWSTONE RANGER DISTRICT, 5242 Highway 89 S, Livingston, MT 59047, (406) 222-1892 Located mostly south and east of Livingston and Big Timber, Montana, the Yellowstone District spans the east side of the Gallatin Mountains, then east across the western part of the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. Northwest of Big Timber, the isolated, sharp-peaked and ridged Crazy Mountains rise thousands of feet above the surrounding open plains.
FEE covers Yellowstone Ranger District 1st camping TRAILER / Campgrounds and Picnic Areas vehicle + extra ACCESSIBLE RV SITES FIREWOOD DATES OPEN car / truck POTABLE # OF Sites available for reservation FACILITIES AVERAGE FOR approximate -- WATER SITES www.recreation.gov PARKING PURCHASE 3rd car / truck (877)444-6777 SPUR (if space is sufficient) Aspen CG [Main Boulder] $12 Memorial Toilet, tables, 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 8.5 mi S on Main Boulder Rd (Cty Rd 212) All year --- Day to firerings, 8 20’ x 32’ No Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32ft. $5 Labor Day parking Big Beaver CG [Main Boulder] 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 8 mi S on Main Boulder Rd (Cty Rd 212) All year None No Toilet 5 27’ x 32’ No Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32ft. Big Timber Canyon Picnic Area [East Crazy Mountains] Open All year None No Toilet, parking No 11 mi N of Big Timber on US 191, 8 mi W on Big Timber Canyon Rd. parking
Memorial Toilets Chippy Park CG [Main Boulder] $12 Day Tables 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 9.5 mi S on Main Boulder Rd (County Rd All Year --- 7 12’ x32’ No thru Firerings, 212)/ Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32ft. $5 Labor Day parking East Boulder CG [Main Boulder area] All year None No Toilet 2 No 19 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 6 mi E on East Boulder Rd (County Rd 205) No RVs Open Memorial Falls Creek CG [Main Boulder] parking Day 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 5 mi S on Main Boulder Rd (County Rd All year None Toilet, parking 8 Tent No thru 212) (no turnaround for long vehicles) camping Labor Day only Memorial Toilets, Halfmoon CG [East Crazy Mountains] $12 Day parking, tables, 11 mi N of Big Timber on US 191,12 mi W on Big Timber Canyon Rd All year --- 12 24’ x 60’ No thru firerings $5 Labor Day Memorial Firerings, Halfmoon Picnic Area [East Crazy Mountains] Day parking All year None 3 16’ x 20’ No 11 mi N of Big Timber on US 191,12 mi W on Big Timber Canyon Rd thru Tables Labor Day toilet FEE covers Yellowstone Ranger District 1st camping TRAILER / Campgrounds and Picnic Areas vehicle + extra ACCESSIBLE RV SITES FIREWOOD DATES OPEN car / truck # OF Sites available for reservation WATER FACILITIES AVERAGE FOR approximate -- SITES www.recreation.gov PARKING PURCHASE 3rd car / truck (877)444-6777 SPUR (if space is sufficient)
Hells Canyon CG [Main Boulder] 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 15.5 mi S. on Main Boulder Rd (County Rd All year None - - 11 10’ x 25’ No 212) (Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 20’)
Hicks Park CG [Main Boulder] – 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 21 mi S. Memorial $12 Toilets, tables, on Main Boulder Rd (County Rd 212) (No turnaround. Access road not Day All year --- firerings, 16 24’ x 51’ No suitable for vehicles longer than 32’. Travel with a trailer is not recommended thru $5 parking south of Hells Canyon. Contact District Office for current road conditions. Labor Day Main Boulder Designated primitive car campsites with no facilities-– 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 8.5 mi S. on Main Boulder Rd (Co Rd 212). All designated car-campsites are marked. No car camping allowed in unmarked sites. Some sites are large enough to accommodate RVs and trailers. No fee. Camp only in designated sites. Mill Creek designated, primitive car campsites with no facilities: Available 5/1-12/1. 15 mi S of Livingston on US 89, E on Mill Creek Rd. Car camping along the Mill Creek Rd allowed only at designated, marked campsites or at Snowbank Campground. No fee. Camp only in designated sites. Tables, benches Natural Bridge Falls Picnic Area and Interpretive Trail [Main Boulder] Open All year None - Toilet, 2 No 25 mi S of Big Timber on US 298. DAY USE ONLY - no overnight camping. parking interpretive trail, parking
Pine Creek CG [West Absaroka Mountains] 5/07 – 9/25 $20 Toilet, Trail, 25 9 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 6 mi E on Pine Creek Rd. Adjacent to Weather --- Yes Water 16’ x 50’ $6 trailhead up to Pine Creek Lake in the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness dependent $8 17 sites
5/07 - 9/25 $35 - $75 Grill, Tables, Pine Creek Group CG [West Absaroka Mountains] Weather for reserving Yes Toilet, Water, 1 30’ x 70’ $6 9 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 6 mi E on Pine Creek Rd. dependent entire site 1site
5/07 – 9/25 Pine Creek Group Picnic Pavilion (site #28) [West Absaroka Mountains] Grill Tables Weather $75 9 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 6 mi E on Pine Creek Rd. Yes Toilet Water 1 1 16’ x 50’ $6 dependent for entire site Day Use Only. Site Day use only Tables, Toilet, 5/07 – 9/25 Pine Creek Picnic Area & interpretive trail [West Absaroka Mountains] Water, trail, 7 Weather None Yes 12’ x 20’ $6 9 mi S of Livingston on US 89,6 mi E on Pine Creek Rd firerings, dependent parking Shields River Campground [West Crazy Mountains] Open 6/16 – 12/1 None - Toilet 4 No 24 mi NE of Wilsall on Shields River Rd. Parking Shipping Corrals Picnic Area [Main Boulder] 25 mi south of Big Timber on Open All Year None No Toilet 2 No US 295, 10 mi south on Cty Rd 212 (Main Boulder Road) Parking 5/15 – 9/16 $20 Snowbank CG [West Absaroka Mountains] Weather Yes Toilets, tables 11 25’ x 35’ $6 15 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 12 mi E on Mill Creek Rd. dependent $8 5/15 – 9/16 $35 - $75 Snowbank Group CG [West Absaroka Mountains] 15 mi S of Open Weather for reserving Yes toilet 1 $6 Livingston on US 89, 12 mi E on Mill Creek Rd. Parking dependent entire site South Rock Campground (East side Gallatin Mountains) All year 40 mi S of Livingston on Hwy 89, then 9 mi W. on Rd 993 to its end. Weather None No - 4 - - High clearance recommended. dependent Suce Creek Picnic Area [West Absaroka Mountains] All Year Tables Open 2 mi S of Livingston on US 89, 3 mi S. on Rt 540, 3 mi E on Suce Creek Rd, at Weather None No Toilets, 3 No Parking trailhead. Dependent parking Parking, West Boulder CG [West Boulder] $12 Memorial tables, 16 mi S of Big Timber on US 298, 6.5 mi SW on County Rd 30, 8 mi SW on All year --- Day - firerings, toilet 10 14’ x 30’ No West Boulder Rd. Next to trailhead into Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness. $5 Labor Day (call for more info)
CUSTER GALLATIN NATIONAL FOREST - OFFICES
Custer Gallatin National Forest Supervisor’s Office PO Box 130, 10 E Babcock, Bozeman, MT (406) 587-6701
Ashland Ranger District PO Box 168, 2378 Hwy 212, Ashland, MT 59003 (406) 784-2344
Beartooth Ranger District 6811 Hwy 212, Red Lodge, MT 59068 (406) 446-2103
Billings Office 5001 Southgate Drive, Suite 2, Billings, MT 59101, (406) 255-1400
Bozeman Ranger District 3710 Fallon Street, Suite C, Bozeman, MT 59718, (406) 522-2520
Gardiner Ranger District P.O. Box 5, 805 Scott Street, Gardiner, MT 59030, (406) 848-7375
Hebgen Lake Ranger District P.O. Box 520, 330 Gallatin Road West Yellowstone, MT 59758, (406) 823-6961
Sioux Ranger District P.O. Box 37, 101 SE First Street, Camp Crook, SD 57724, (605) 797-4432
Yellowstone Ranger District 5242 Highway 89 South, Livingston, MT 59047, (406) 222-1892
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