Fishing enthusiasts can try their luck at the stocked pond, though one camper reported limited success with trout. Blacks Pond Campground sits within Custer Gallatin National Forest near Colstrip, managed by the USDA Forest Service with a no-pets policy. The site features several level camping spots in a remote location well away from crowds.
Campers can access nearby trails for riding or hiking around the pond area, which functions more as a swimming hole than a prime fishing destination. For additional options in the region, consider places to camp around Custer Gallatin National Forest. Closer alternatives include O'dell Creek for those seeking different amenities.
Description
A campground on the Ashland Ranger District.__Camp sites: 2Accessible Facilities:Toilet__Trash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis.Information:Ashland District OfficeBox 168, Hwy 212Ashland, MT 59003(406) 784-2344
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Location
Public CampgroundBlacks Pond Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Ashland, MT travel east on Hwy 212 0.75 miles to Birney Turnoff (Tongue River Road). Turn right and travel 8 miles south to the O'Dell Creek Turnoff. Turn left on O'Dell Creek Road and travel 7 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 4021 and Forest Road 4131. Turn right on Forest Road 4021 and travel 0.5 miles to Blacks Pond.
Coordinates
45.34916667 N
106.28625 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 45 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 53 min from Rapid City, SD
- 4 hrs 17 min from Casper, WY
- 4 hrs 34 min from Bozeman, MT






