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  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
    Oct. 7, 2024

    Henry Flats Dispersed Spot

    Beautiful open space

    This is a beautiful spot. A little difficult to find. The road leading down to the lake looks like it’s someone’s driveway adjacent. I drove by it a few times before actually finding it. Once I got there though definitely worth it. It looks like a gravel parking lot. There were 2 small RVs already there when I got there; and a truck had pulled in sometime overnight when I woke up. The lake is gorgeous. It’s quiet and dark and very peaceful!!

  • bThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Targhee Creek
    Oct. 5, 2024

    Targhee Creek

    Nice place with cell service close to West Yellowstone

    I enjoyed boondocking here in my tent. I had good cell service with Google FI wireless. Also I was able to get by the road and make it in my Honda Accord. Nice place even had a bear box for food storage.

  • Justin M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Yellowstone Dispersed
    Sep. 23, 2024

    West Yellowstone Dispersed

    Great spot way up in the woods

    Large open meadow at 7270 ft. elevation. Very open with several good level areas for RVs or tents. Wide open skies and a fire ring. Great spot if it’s available.

  • Tristan S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
    Sep. 20, 2024

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Easy Access Campground

    This is a fantastic campground with lots of empty sites along Taylor Creek. The site I stayed at had a fire pit with lots of room to setup a tent or camper if you’re interested. Lots of distance between each campsite and again, a pretty valley view with a beautiful creek.

  • BobT The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Close to town and Yellowstone

    This is a nice place to boondock. There are a few level spots up here, but the road is pretty rough and pretty steep. The view into Yellowstone is gorgeous.

  • Gabriela R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Creek Road
    Sep. 12, 2024

    Beaver Creek Road

    Beautiful! Slightly Trafficked...

    We drove up this road early on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend and of the first 8 designated spots only about 3 were full. We took the last one (just after 2ish miles from the entrance at the road) and it was absolutely gorgeous. Our little site sat on small ridge with a somewhat steep but short trail down to the creek. No picnic tables, but there was a really cute fire ring. The trails up the road are popular, and over the course of the weekend there were pretty frequent cars and even a few folks walking. We didn't mind too much, but the site is right off the road so you're not secluded or especially private. The trade off feels worth it for the beautiful site and proximity to the creek. 

    Please be bear aware! There are bears in the area, so make sure to lock your food and other consumables in your truck's cab or in your car.

  • Devin B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
    Sep. 10, 2024

    Henry Flats Dispersed Spot

    So worth it !!

    This camp was so beautiful. It’s nestled right on the lake and the sunset is just stunning. The bathrooms were so clean and there was even a mural painted on the walls. There are several places to camp along the red rocks pass road if you don’t want to drive all the way down to the lake. The lake sites are so beautiful that if you opt out you’re definitely going to miss out.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bootjack - Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Bootjack - Dispersed Camping

    Bootjack Dr.

    A good amount of dispersed areas here. All the areas in the open meadow area closer by the road was occupied. We choose a dead end road and had the area all to ourselves. Had to back up the road about 200 feet because there was no turn around for the size of our rig (36 foot 5th wheel). But it is doable.

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Bootjack - Dispersed Camping
    Sep. 9, 2024

    Bootjack - Dispersed Camping

    BOOTJACK RD

    A lot of boondocking opportunities in that area. Must of the spots in the open meadow area were full. Therefore, we went with this spot up a dead end road. With the size of r rig 36 foot Solltude I had to back up the road about 200 feet. Road in was a little rough but we managed.

  • TexasRe D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site
    Sep. 1, 2024

    South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

    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.

  • Alyessa L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
    Aug. 28, 2024

    Henry Flats Dispersed Spot

    Amazing view!

    Super awesome spot! Water was close and incredible. No real fire ring but there was a ring from rocks made. Happy to see some people nearby

    Really windy, thankful for stakes lol

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Not supposed to camp here

    Based on the dispersed camping guide provided by the Forest Service office in Gardiner, you’re not supposed to camp in the spot listed on this site. Take a left off Traveltine road, go past the rock quarry to find good sites

  • VThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Trail Creek Road - Dispersed Site
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Little Trail Creek Road - Dispersed Site

    Good place to stay outside of Yellowstone

    Quiet, secluded dispersed sites about 15 minutes outside of Gardiner. No trees so it gets pretty hot without shade. There are random animal bones scattered around the sites from what I assume previous hunting trips, which is a bit eerie. 

    I’d certainly stay here again for a couple nights!

  • Elizabeth F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
    Aug. 18, 2024

    Henry Flats Dispersed Spot

    One of my favorites free camping spots

    I highly recommend staying here if you’re around Yellowstone National Park. I’ve been on a 2 month road trip around the West and this has been one of my favorite dispersed camping sites. I planned on just crashing here for a night but ended up staying for a couple days because of how beautiful this spot is. If you go, drive all the way down the gravel road and there is a nice place for people to camp out right at the level of the lake. It’s clean and a good place for families to camp out!

  • Erik W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Olson Creek Dispersed
    Aug. 8, 2024

    Olson Creek Dispersed

    No trespassing signs everywhere

    Not to mention the single-lane cobblestone road, I have a truck and was bouncing up and down the whole way! I didn't find one area big enough to set up camp. I definitely would NOT recommend this spot

  • Cody K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Taylor Fork Road Dispersed
    Aug. 7, 2024

    Taylor Fork Road Dispersed

    Beautiful Site

    We stayed one night on our way back from Yellowstone. My RTT was perfect for this. There was a small corral for horses and plenty of room for a horse trailer and truck.

  • Voyager D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone

    Stunning veiws

    There's about three good spots up on the hill, the two out on the edge have reliable service. But as soon as you go back up a bit, it vanishes.

    Stunning views of Yellowstone and the mountains. Be aware, there are NO trees, so it will get stiflingly hot with no clouds. But, close to town, and the road isn't the worst. For sure go slow, but even low clearance should be able to pick out a path.

  • Voyager D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed
    Jul. 30, 2024

    Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed

    Very good, one tiny issue

    Wonderful spot. Forested & shady, but with some meadows too. Several trails for ATVs & hiking. Rather warm, but not bad for July.

    Only real issue is that it seems to be ONLY used by ATVers and large trailer campers. Can be loud, as everyone drives around, but otherwise not bad.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fairy Lake Dispersed Camping
    Jul. 29, 2024

    Fairy Lake Dispersed Camping

    Amazing camp site with tree cover and fire ring

    This is an amazing camp spot that is almost almost to the top of the trail to fairy Lake campground. There’s an established firing, and there’s room for multiple vehicles.

  • John H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from West Yellowstone Dispersed
    Jul. 28, 2024

    West Yellowstone Dispersed

    West Yellowstone Camping just outside the gate

    There is an established firing at this location as well as a small field that is open and the camp is surrounded by trees. Next to the firing is a fairly level ground for tent, camping or vehicle camping.

  • christian L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046
    Jul. 27, 2024

    Hyalite Canyon Dispersed - FS 1046

    Bozeman visit

    We stayed here for a few days off one of the main trail head. There are not many sites off the main trail head and we’re all full when we arrived.

    We have a 25ft off road travel trailer and attempted to go down two side trail heads. The further one was so bad we had to back all the way out. The closest side trail head was slightly better. We made down the road. However there wasn’t many sites here as well. There was maybe 3-4 sites along this whole trail head. We needed up stay in a pull in a valley early on in this trail head

  • Bobby J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site
    Jul. 24, 2024

    South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

    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

  • Peyton P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Targhee Creek
    Jul. 23, 2024

    Targhee Creek

    Wonderful!

    Easy to find, a little rough road getting in but a great spot, relatively private. No bugs when we were there. It’s just the campsite and a fire pit. No bathrooms, water, electric. We pulled in a pickup just fine and saw a few campers at other sites

  • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Little Trail Creek Road - Dispersed Site
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Little Trail Creek Road - Dispersed Site

    Great dispersed site

    Drove through a few open gates but there were clearly dispersed sites in this area. Nice flat sites, road was rocky and bumpy but not bad. Quiet area until a group of teenagers started a loud party at the site next to us

  • Rachel S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Olson Creek Dispersed
    Jul. 17, 2024

    Olson Creek Dispersed

    Fine for a night but not many options

    A bit confusing with all the no trespassing and no parking on/off the road signs. Felt more comfortable once we saw another van parked, and drove past the coordinate location a few minutes to use a tiny widened part of the road. No services.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed
    Jul. 16, 2024

    Henry's Lake BLM Dispersed

    Not many spots, lake is nice

    Granted we got in late, but there really weren't any visible turnoffs or clear places to camp. We got to the far corner of the lake and found a clearing by a fence close to the lake. Lovely view and very secluded, but even on the drive out around the other half of the lake we saw no clear camping spots.



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