Red Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Write a Review FR 681 West Yellowstone, MT 59758 406-832-6961 406-587-6701 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.8406, -111.2044
Overview of Red Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping
This dispersed campsite is also a trailhead for Red Canyon Creek trail. Please be respectful of day users and follow Custer Gallatin National Forest dispersed camping guidelines.
This is bear country! Please follow bear safety and food storage requirements.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
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Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by camper-841686 on 7/4/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by Dontmakemepullover on 6/29/2022
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 7,020 ft / 2,139 m
Max Stay 16
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Red Canyon Creek Dispersed Camping 7 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 2 Users
Last reported 5/20/2023
“Descent Place”
Reviewed 7/4/2024
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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There is a small outhouse up north of the road. A couple campsites in between. Fireplaces are available.
The bad thing is the small creek. Alot of mosquitos, especially fruit flys.
camper-841686 would stay here again
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“Most sites aren't accessible ”
Reviewed 5/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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The culdesac area that the coordinates go to is about 2 miles in from the main road, but at about a mile in, there was a section of road that was washed out and super rutted by logging trucks. There were a couple sites right after the gate that were accessible, but were taken so we had to turn around and try elsewhere.
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Bergmjs would stay here again
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“Peaceful weekend”
Reviewed 8/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | NA |
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Spent a week exploring the West Yellowstone area of Montana and stayed here three nights. The creek was thirty paces from camp and was delightful. Not a lot of annoying bugs to contend with in mid August. Saw lots of wildflowers and butterflies. Peaceful weekend. Would stay again. I parked ~2.4 miles in from the main road. Right sid... more
Spent a week exploring the West Yellowstone area of Montana and stayed here three nights. The creek was thirty paces from camp and was delightful. Not a lot of annoying bugs to contend with in mid August. Saw lots of wildflowers and butterflies. Peaceful weekend. Would stay again.
I parked ~2.4 miles in from the main road. Right side, next to the creek. Tip: tents, vehicles and fires must be 30ft+ away from the creek.
Note: another reviewer lists this as closed. It is not closed. Yes, there is a logging activity sign but I saw others coming up for day-use and overnight.
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RemotelyNomadic would stay here again
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“Closed for the foreseeable future”
Reviewed 6/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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It's been closed since 2021 for a lumber company to cut down trees. 😭
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“Peaceful ”
Reviewed 9/20/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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Peaceful. We came on a Sat night and almost all spots taken but we found a small area to park with out trailer. Lots of hunters. We didn’t see any wildlife either but there are lots of signs for bear safety. Bumpy ride in, but go slow you’ll be fine. No cell service for us. Creek runs along this area very cute.
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Monila would stay here again
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“Great, free spot for dry camping!”
Reviewed 9/10/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | End of road in culdesac |
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Great spot with several tent camping areas and a few spots large enough to accommodate an RV or travel trailer. We have a 33ft travel trailer and had no problem with the spot at the end of the road in the culdesac. There was also another site next to us big enough for any size rig. I counted at least 10 tent camping areas along this... more
Great spot with several tent camping areas and a few spots large enough to accommodate an RV or travel trailer. We have a 33ft travel trailer and had no problem with the spot at the end of the road in the culdesac. There was also another site next to us big enough for any size rig. I counted at least 10 tent camping areas along this road and about 5 for an RV depending on size (4 sites would have worked for our rig size). Very cool creek and hiking area right next to our site. It was opening day for bow hunting AND Labor Day weekend so we met several friendly, local hunters and felt completely comfortable in this area. We did not see any wildlife, though. We did hike the trail and it was marvelous! PLEASE take bear spray. The ONLY downfall to this dry camping scenario was the road coming in. It’s dirt/gravel and rough in some areas so go slowly and check for things moving around in your rig before you let any slides out. We were able to use our generator without disturbing anyone, and everyone (hikers, hunters, dirt bikers) was friendly!
This site was about 10-15 minutes to the West entrance of Yellowstone, depending on traffic. It was super quiet here and the stars were bright and highly visible. Our kids (boys, 6 and 8) LOVED this site.
Cell reception for Verizon NOT good enough for full internet browsing, but you can call/text with no problem.
DavindT would stay here again
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“Spectacular ”
Reviewed 8/3/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Toy Hauler Travel Trailer) |
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Red Canyon Rd is approximately 12 miles from West Yellowstone Montana. The road in was in good shape only a couple of small ruts. If it were raining I could see the road getting bad. We stayed in what I call site #3. It is also the trail head for the Hebgen Trail so we had a little more traffic than some of the other sites. There are a... more
Red Canyon Rd is approximately 12 miles from West Yellowstone Montana. The road in was in good shape only a couple of small ruts. If it were raining I could see the road getting bad. We stayed in what I call site #3. It is also the trail head for the Hebgen Trail so we had a little more traffic than some of the other sites. There are a total of 5 sites with 3 being on the water (ours was not). Site 5 is at the dead end and there is a circle drive so very easy to turn around. From pavement to end of road is about 5 miles.
Team Taylor Adventures would stay here again
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Amenities
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- dry camping
- Dispersed Camping
Recreation
- recreation trail
Facilities
- restrooms: vault
Pets
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