Summary
A backcountry permit is required (no reservations; first-come, first-served), with no fees beyond the standard park entrance. There are no toilets, water, fire rings, picnic tables, or RV access—this is primitive camping. The area features lush meadows, forested hills, and is prized for solitude, fly-fishing, and wildlife viewing. Accessed via trails like the Bighorn Pass Trail, it’s ideal for experienced backpackers. Summer and early fall offer the best weather and trail conditions in this remote, scenic high country zone.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Gardner’s Hole
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1G5
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Soldier’s Corral
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Fawn Creek
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Fawn Lake
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Gardner River
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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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TOWER FALLS RS - COOP
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0" |
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CANYON
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1" |
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NOHRSC CANYON SNOTEL
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1" |
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CARROT BASIN
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17" |
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WEST YELLOWSTONE
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0" |
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CARROT BASIN
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17" |
The Headwaters, In The Gallatin Range To Ends Downstream Of Osprey Falls
Begins Downstream Of Osprey Falls To Confluence With Yellowstone River, At The Northern Park Boundary
Gardiner Town Run
The Headwaters In The Gallatin Range To Ends Where The River Parallels A Two-Lane Highway