Free and no-frills, Macnab Pond sits within Custer National Forest outside Ekalaka, Montana, drawing campers who want a drive-in site without a fee. The campground has toilets on-site. No other amenities are confirmed. A pond is nearby, which gives the site a draw beyond basic overnight use. Campers wanting a developed alternative can check Ekalaka Park Campground a few miles southwest.
Description
Family Picnic and day use fishing pond on the Ekalaka Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District. Camp sites: Dispersed Camping Accessible Facilities: Toilet Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No Information: Sioux District Office Box 37, Main & First Camp Crook, SD 57724 (605) 797-4432
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMacnab Pond is located in Montana near Ekalaka
Public CampgroundDirections
From Ekalaka, MT go 7 miles southeast on MT-323. Turn left on Forest Road 402 (Prairiedale Road) and go approximately 0.5 mile north. Turn left on MacNab Pond Road and follow to campground.
Coordinates
45.83600038 N
104.43300055 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/12/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 9/12/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 23 min from Rapid City, SD
- 3 hrs 37 min from Bismarck, ND
- 3 hrs 47 min from Billings, MT
- 4 hrs 55 min from Minot, ND
