Hikers and anglers find access to trails and creek fishing at Montana Gulch, a 10-site Bureau of Land Management campground located in the Little Rocky Mountains near Malta. The campground sits alongside a creek that runs through the area, providing water access and fishing opportunities that several visitors highlight in their reviews.
Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with larger spaces that can accommodate multiple tents and a vehicle. Trees and shrubs separate the sites, creating natural privacy between camping areas. The single restroom facility serves all campers, and reviewers consistently note it stays clean and well-stocked. Thomas F. found the "bathroom was clean and nice tables by fire rings."
No potable water is available on-site, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations accepted. Sites cost $8-9 per night and fill up during peak summer months. Road access receives positive mentions from visitors, with clear signage directing drivers to the campground entrance.
Rangers provide information about nearby hiking trails, some requiring drives of up to an hour from the campground. Wildlife sightings, including bears, occur in the surrounding mountains. The campground prohibits pets and operates year-round, offering basic amenities for tent camping in a mountain setting near Zortman.
Description
Located in the scenic Little Rockies near the small town of Landusky, the Montana Gulch Campground offers a quiet, stream-side setting with lots of shade. It lies within a 30-minute drive of the Camp Creek Recreation Area and several small bass and trout fisheries. T here are no amenities in Landusky.
Facilities/Services:
10 camping units, restroom, tables and fire-rings, garbage collection, day-use picnic area
Fees:
No fees for day use and parking, $8/night for camping, no reservations. All campground fees are used to supplement the maintenance costs for the site.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMontana Gulch is located in Montana near Zortman
Directions
From U.S. Hwy 2, turn south on U.S. Hwy 66 and travel 45 miles to the Landusky turnoff. The entrance to the campground is just south of the town. From U.S. Hwy 191 south of Malta, turn north on U.S. Hwy 66 and travel 5 miles to the Landusky turnoff. Signs mark the turn off Hwy 66.
Address
Malta Field Office
501 S. 2nd Street East
Malta, MT 59538
Coordinates
47.89694444 N
108.62777778 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 28 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 1 min from Great Falls, MT
- 3 hrs 43 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 11 min from Helena, MT
