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East Boulder Campground

8 Reviews

About

National Forest

This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. Accessible - yes (toilet as well)

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Location

East Boulder Campground is located in Montana

Directions

19 mi south of Big Timber on US 298, 6 mi east on East Boulder Rd (County Rd 205).

Coordinates

45.53500055 N
110.14900075 W

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Access

Drive-In
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WiFi
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AT&T
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Site Types

Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Picnic Table
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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General Info

Mitchell W.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 4, 2023

Just hanging around but kind of interesting

Staying at this campground was kind of different than others first things first. I’m from Michigan. I ran into a couple out here that’s camping and I can say they are the true Montana experience. They gave me advice and recommendations that you just can’t get on the Internet, I plan on STAN at campgrounds most days until January 1, 2024 and it’s interactions like this that makes me want to move to Montana

Month of VisitOctober

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Alyson M.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2023

Great Spot

There are just 2 sites here but they are spacious and private! There is a toilet, fire ring, and picnic table. The river is beautiful and loved hearing it at night. Both spots were filled on a Sunday night, so try to get there early or on a non weekend. Lots of deer in the area!

Month of VisitAugust

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Issa F.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 3, 2023

Roaring River

I loved this spot nestled in the forest. Quit, secluded, no cell service. Campsites about 5 miles down a maintained dirt road. I was the only one here— but didn’t feel like it with all the mining trucks and miner buses coming down the road. Aside from that, there was a vault toilet and a picnic table. Stayed early June. No frills, easy camping by the roaring river.

Month of VisitJuly

N I.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 1, 2021

Country Time

Site: 2

RESERVATIONS NO

FCFS

FEES: NONE

Open all year

No water Picnic table, fire ring, pit toilet

This campground is located right off East Boulder Road. It could be tent sites or very small RV, van, trailer. One site is right along side the creek which is the best site. The second site has a path to the creek. The toilet is located between the two sites. Needed fly spray for the toilet. Toilet didn't smell the flies were just so BAD. The site next to the creek is totally open, great for solar. The other site is wooded and shady. With so many of the sites in Montana you will have amazing mountain views.

Directions: 19 miles S of Big Timber on US 298, then 6 miles East on East Boulder Road County R 205.

Month of VisitOctober

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Michael M.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 30, 2021

Could camp here for days.

I came in from the North so I traveled MILES on stone/dirt roads through gorgeous Montana back country. I had the site to myself, sometimes one of the many road construction crews would stop to you the facilities. Awesome campsite if you can forgive the occasional semi or dump truck.

SiteNo numbered sites but maybe 1 of 4...?

Month of VisitAugust

Sasha P.

Scout

Reviewed Oct. 11, 2020

Nice campground with limited number of sites

Seven miles down a gravel road. Nice camp site along the Boulder river. Just two camp sites, first come first serve. Both were full when I arrived (one family spread across both sites), though I made do.

Rob F.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2018

Tiny, but beautiful and close to good hiking

There are only two campsites in this no cost Forest Service campground. There's no water, except from the stream, but there are good picnic tables and a well-maintained vault toilet. There's good fishing and the trailhead for the Green Mountain Trail, a very nice 6 mile hike to the Natural Bridge, is across the road.

SiteThe one by the river

Month of VisitAugust

Clinton W.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2018

Wonderful fishing access and equal amounts of shaded and sunny areas.

This campground is listed as 'Dispersed Camping', i.e. that you can camp anywhere 100 ft from a roadway, stream, or existing campground. When we arrived there appeared to be two designated sites each with picnic table and fire pit with cooking grate; there is also a centrally located vault toilet. So while you can choose to hike into the woods and make your own site you can also use either of the two existing sites, which is what we chose to do.

The northern site (which is what we chose) is spacious and a large portion of it is very flat for tent placement. There are plenty of trees on the western side which provide ample shade and many are close enough to hang a hammock, if desired. This site has wonderful river access. We camped here in early-mid June when the rivers and streams are still high due to snowmelt and this certainly was the case. From provided maps it appears the river normally takes a different path, but even still there will be easy and close access. There was a modest shallow portion

Month of VisitJuly

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