West Fork Denny Creek Dispersed Camping
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Write a Review W. Denny Creek Rd. (FR-1735) West Yellowstone, MT 59758 406-823-6961 Official WebsiteGPS: 44.694, -111.2641
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Overview of West Fork Denny Creek Dispersed Camping
This is bear country! Please follow bear safety and food storage requirements.
Please follow Custer Gallatin National Forest dispersed camping guidelines.
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by Salty Turtle on 9/24/2023
Longest RV Reported: 44 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Courtney on 7/31/2022
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally Yes
Elevation 6,791 ft / 2,069 m
Max Stay 16
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 406-823-6961
Allison asked on 6/6/2021
This is a general question for anyone who’s ever camped in bear country... do you put all your food, cooking stuff, c...
Reviews of West Fork Denny Creek Dispersed Camping 18 people have reviewed this location.
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Confirmed by 7 Users
Last reported 8/30/2022
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Last reported 7/31/2022
Confirmed by 1 User
Last reported 7/1/2021
“By the creek”
Reviewed 9/24/2023
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 2 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
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The road in is 100's of potholes, but less than a mile, so take it slow and you'll be ok unless you're in a VW bug. There are 3 designated sites that are very close together, so not much privacy. One site is small and 2 are for any size rig. All are fairly level. This location is ok, but not one of our favorites by any stretch. We ... more
The road in is 100's of potholes, but less than a mile, so take it slow and you'll be ok unless you're in a VW bug. There are 3 designated sites that are very close together, so not much privacy. One site is small and 2 are for any size rig. All are fairly level. This location is ok, but not one of our favorites by any stretch. We like more remote, private sites. We were the only ones there so we got lucky. Didn't try cell service as we use Starlink.
Salty Turtle would stay here again
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“Beautiful location by the stream ”
Reviewed 8/20/2023
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| RV Length: | 44' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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The road leading in has a ton of deep potholes, so you have to take it slow, but plenty of room for our 43' fifth wheel. The creek was very pretty, there were fire pits at each site, but the mosquitoes were horrible! Our reception was fine for remote work.
camper-843479 would stay here again
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“Relaxing by the stream”
Reviewed 8/30/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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When I arrived I had to wait for a moose to get off of the road. It is very relaxing with a great view of the sky. Bear spray in hand whenever I go outside. Did not see any bears. My only complaint is people arriving after dark, using spot lights and setting up 10 feet from my back bumper. It they came in the daytime perhaps they could... more
When I arrived I had to wait for a moose to get off of the road. It is very relaxing with a great view of the sky. Bear spray in hand whenever I go outside. Did not see any bears. My only complaint is people arriving after dark, using spot lights and setting up 10 feet from my back bumper. It they came in the daytime perhaps they could’ve found a spot instead of sharing mine.
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camper-678440 would stay here again
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“Great spot by the creek”
Reviewed 8/2/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 42' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Great spot by the creek. We were in a tent, not our toy hauler. Some spots require you to be 30 ft off the creek, others have no signage and there were actively used firepits so... Squitos are fierce! It's bear country to bring spray and user proper storage for you food and your smell goods, toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, etc.
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Jesse would stay here again
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“Small”
Reviewed 7/31/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | ? |
| RV Length: | 44' (Fifth Wheel) |
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There wasn’t a lot of information on this location, so we decided to chance it anyway. I went off of the pictures, but of course that can be very deceiving. This is NOT big rig friendly. If my husband wasn’t a licensed professional with a CDL then we would have been up shits creek without a paddle. There are very limited “spots” and th... more
There wasn’t a lot of information on this location, so we decided to chance it anyway. I went off of the pictures, but of course that can be very deceiving. This is NOT big rig friendly. If my husband wasn’t a licensed professional with a CDL then we would have been up shits creek without a paddle. There are very limited “spots” and the BML manager checks every Friday to keep track of how long you stay. The limit is 16 I believe. So if you have a small rig, or van this spot is perfect. It’s very close to Yellowstone.
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“Beautiful but crowded”
Reviewed 6/29/2022
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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This area really is beautiful. There's a nice creek and lots of shade. However it is crowded! We arrived on a Wednesday afternoon and it's totally packed, so we just pulled to the right side off near the fork in the road. We saw a makeshift fire pit, so we're hoping it was allowed.
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Dontmakemepullover would stay here again
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“Nice small spot very close to Yellowstone”
Reviewed 7/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | Unknown |
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There are not many spots here so come early. There is a small creek which brings some bugs but in July it was not bad. The location is great for easy access to Yellowstone.
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winscott would stay here again
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“Great spot if you can get it”
Reviewed 7/1/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 16 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Class A) |
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We got spot #1 as prior occupants were leaving. Probably 5-6 numbered spots by the creek. There are tall trees beside a stream. Correction to listing: this is "Designated Dispersed" and it is a 16 day limit (not 14). Ranger checks on Sunday. There are a couple unnumbered sites up the mountain, however the road past the creek is deeply... more
We got spot #1 as prior occupants were leaving. Probably 5-6 numbered spots by the creek. There are tall trees beside a stream. Correction to listing: this is "Designated Dispersed" and it is a 16 day limit (not 14). Ranger checks on Sunday. There are a couple unnumbered sites up the mountain, however the road past the creek is deeply rutted and I wouldn't take my big rig up there. Great access to West entrance of park. Located right beside a crowded KOA. Note that road is barely wide enough for 2 cars to squeeze past each other. If you encounter an RV someone will have to back up.
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Bruce would stay here again
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“8 miles to West Yellowstone!”
Reviewed 6/24/2021
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 4 |
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#4 is a great spot, nestled in some trees and the prettiest, most secluded, creekside site (although most are creekside). Follow the “main” dirt road (mostly decent, a few large potholes) to the creek. Once you are at the creek, pick a site. Don’t go up the hill to the right or left if you are a big rig or towing. Narrow, severely rutt... more
#4 is a great spot, nestled in some trees and the prettiest, most secluded, creekside site (although most are creekside). Follow the “main” dirt road (mostly decent, a few large potholes) to the creek. Once you are at the creek, pick a site. Don’t go up the hill to the right or left if you are a big rig or towing. Narrow, severely rutted road with no way to turn around for a long time. We did see some tents up there though. There are “4” sites, 2 of which will handle larger rigs; however, we found more than 4 camping set ups because the sites were quite large and people were willing to share as folks came in later in the day looking for a place to stay. This is especially true if you have a tent or small unit like a camper can. Take note: sites are not very level. The best part, it was so close to Yellowstone yet seemed so far away from the crowds. Best of both worlds.
Lisa would stay here again
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“Beautiful camping spot ”
Reviewed 6/6/2021
| Days stayed: | 5 |
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| Site Number: | 3-4 |
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This was a great spot with the creek right next to us! Very few bugs lots of wildlife up the mountain with some of the most amazing views you’ll ever see especially all the way to the end of the road next to the camp site!( if you have a 4x4) I guess my only complaint would be it got crowded quickly people without a camp site would set... more
This was a great spot with the creek right next to us! Very few bugs lots of wildlife up the mountain with some of the most amazing views you’ll ever see especially all the way to the end of the road next to the camp site!( if you have a 4x4) I guess my only complaint would be it got crowded quickly people without a camp site would set up camp on the road right in front of others. But driving up the mountain road next to the camp we saw all kinds of wildlife elk,deer,coyote, and even a grizzly. Would definitely come back again. I have an iPhone with AT&T but did not have very good service at all my cousin had an android phone with AT&T and he had excellent service we were close to town for anything that we needed excellent camping spot for free
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shane would stay here again
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