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South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

Description

USDA Forest Service

Many people enjoy the solitude and primitive experience of camping away from developed campgrounds and other campers. Dispersed camping is the term used for camping anywhere in the National Forest OUTSIDE of a designated campground. Dispersed camping means no services (such as trash removal), and little or no facilities (such as tables and fire pits) are provided.

Rules for dispersed camping Groups over 75 people are not allowed. Dispersed camping is NOT allowed in the vicinity of developed recreation areas. You need to be self-contained. No amenities are provided; such as water, restrooms or trash cans. Please pack out all your trash. You may camp in a dispersed area for up to 16 days. After 16 days, you must move at least 5 road miles for camping in another dispersed area and you can not return to your original campsite for 7 days. Please use existing fire rings and avoid creating new fire rings. Contact your local district office for information on fire restrictions. It is your responsibility to know if fire restrictions are in effect before you go camping. Be bear aware and know the food storage regulations before camping. These regulations are strictly enforced. Where can I disperse camp? To find out where you are allowed to disperse camp, please refer to each district's Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). These maps will show which roadways allow disperse camping and it tells you the distance you are allowed to drive off the road to camp. Please note that some roads have more limitations and restrictions than others. Please consult the Motor Vehicle Use Map or call the district office for more details. To see our Motor Vehicle Use Maps, click here.

Can I have a campfire? Please use existing sites and fire rings. Firewood permits are not needed if wood is used on the forest. If wood is transported home for personal use, you will need to purchase a firewood permit at the closest district office. This permit should be obtained prior to you gathering or transporting any wood.

Before you leave your campfire make sure is it completely out. You should be able to put your whole hand into the ashes without being burned; it should be cool to the touch. Stir the ashes to make sure all embers have cooled. This is very important! Many forest fires are caused by abandoned campfires that were not completely out.

The National Forest has wildfires each year. Many of these are human caused from escaped campfires in dispersed sites. Campfires are allowed unless there are fire restrictions in effect due to high fire danger conditions. It is your responsibility to know if fire restrictions are in effect before you go camping. You can learn about any fire restrictions by contacting the nearest Forest Service office.

Dispersed camping means no bathrooms and no outhouses. That means extra care has to be taken in disposing of human waste. To dispose of feces, dig a hole six to eight (6-8) inches deep at least 200 feet away from any water source. When you are done, fill the hole with the dirt you dug up and take your toilet paper with you to dispose of in a proper waste container. Never defecate or leave toilet paper on top of the ground. Do not simply cover it with a rock. It could easily get into the local water source and contaminate it.

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Location

South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site is located in Montana

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

45.84651808078133 N
110.89195071931584 W

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Features

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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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4 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 1, 2024

2 peaceful nights

We were looking for an easy dispersed site to stay at while visiting a friend in Bozeman. This was an easy option for us with a 20ft camper. We stayed at the first pull off a few minutes off the main road. This site was easily accessible, right off the main road, close to town and close to some hikes.

Sitefirst pull off
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 24, 2024

Ok stay

This was an ok stay outside of Bozeman. The coordinates took me to a spot which was occupied but looked like the only spot on that stretch of road. It began to get extremely rutted and I didn’t want to push any farther after that spot. I camped in what looked to be a dispersed campsite that they closed off

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Bobby J., July 24, 2024
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Bobby J., July 24, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 14, 2024

Beautiful secluded Mountain views

Gorgeous campsite only 20ish min from the outskirts of Bozeman. Stopped in for 1 night passing through on a bigger road trip and couldn’t be luckier with this location. Fire rings at all campsites. Very quite road. Level ground for car camping. Would 100% come back just for this gem.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Jenna B., July 14, 2024
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Jenna B., July 14, 2024
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Jenna B., July 14, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 2, 2022

Gorgeous mountain views

I went a little further up the mountain than the coordinates (about 5 miles) and found a spot off the road (4wd highly recommended, no big rigs). The mountains were pink and purple at sunrise, awesome views! I went for a little walk in the woods and saw a black bear (keep your food and trash stored safe!) No amenities of course but most sites have a fire ring already there. It's about 20-30 minutes outside of Bozeman, MT. Happy camping!

SiteOff road
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Kimberly L., August 2, 2022
  • Review photo of South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site by Kimberly L., August 2, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.