Summary
Camping is first-come, first-served—no reservations or permits required. A small fee is charged. Amenities are minimal: vault toilets are available, but there’s no potable water, picnic tables, fire rings, or RV hookups (though RVs can access the site). The area is open and grassy with river views, ideal for anglers and solitude seekers. Popular nearby attractions include Missouri Headwaters State Park and local hiking trails. Best visited late spring through early fall for mild weather and river access. Quiet, rustic, and remote.
15-Day Long Term Forecast
Nearby Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations |
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Fairweather FAS
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Toston Dam
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LOWER TOSTON
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Missouri Headwaters State Park
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Yorks Islands FAS
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Deepdale FAS
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5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Missouri River At Toston Mt
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3100cfs |
Gallatin River At Logan Mt
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593cfs |
Jefferson River Near Three Forks Mt
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1330cfs |
Willow Creek Near Harrison Mt
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15cfs |
Boulder River Near Boulder Mt
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160cfs |
Hyalite C At Hyalite R S Nr Bozeman Mt
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25cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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BOZEMAN GALLATIN FIELD AIRPORT
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1" |
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NOHRSC BRACKETT CREEK
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20" |
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BRACKETT CREEK
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20" |
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SACAJAWEA
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0" |
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SACAJAWEA
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0" |
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NOHRSC TIZER BASIN
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0" |
River Runs
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Schafer Meadows to Bear Creek (Upper)
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Headwaters, Sec. 34, T28N, R11W To Swift Reservoir
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Fool Creek, Sec. 24, T25N, R11W To Wilderness Boundary
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Pool Creek, Sec. 7, T28N, R12W To Falls, Sec. 25, T29N, R12W
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Headwaters, Sec. 4, T18N, R10W To North Fork Sun River, Sec. 26, T22N, R10W
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Wilderness Boundary To South Fork Sun River, Sec. 26, T22N, R10W
Helena National Forest
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Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park
Elkhorn State Park
Big Salmon Creek
Big Salmon Lake
Big Hawk Lake
Almeda Lake
Birch Lake
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