Acton Recreation Area
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2022

Middle of nowhere oasis

We needed a quick place for the night on our cross country travels. We came across this spot on the Dyrt . Best part ? Free!! Let’s talk about the way there. We went thru Billings & it’s about 20 miles outside of the city. It’s mostly smooth sailing until you get to the gravel roads . Yikes ! We were towing a travel trailer & we were a shake, rattlin & rollin! Boy oh boy! I was a little worried. But once we got there, my nerves were put to rest . As you travel thru miles & miles off flat , farmland- it does not look like this place would be anywhere out here but boom! It suddenly appears & the landscape shifts . It’s a ways off the beaten path for sure ! And that’s fabulous! There are some spots right as you roll in but we went a touch further & found a primo spot nestled in the trees. There were some other campers but not anywhere close enough to feel like you have company. Some sites have trees & some are a touch more open . The sites are huge , well kept & most have a fire pit/ring & a picnic table. There are pretty decent bathrooms as you’re entering the grounds too. Be aware that At one point the gravel road thru the grounds ends and turns to a dirt road. A very very narrow one. If you’re tempted to go further down this road, don’t bother . There aren’t really any sites, just a few that might be & the road is anxiety inducing if you’re towing anything! If your mountain biking though, it’s pretty primo territory! The winds got pretty gnarly at night but it made for a cozy night in the camper. It’s quiet as can be out here & the stars are plenty. The views are spectacular too ! Pull up a rock , have a seat & sip a hot morning beverage under a beautiful blue sky . Just do it - it’s worth the voyage !

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Acton Recreation Area by PJ F., August 22, 2022