Top Free Dispersed Camping near Big Sky, MT

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Big Sky, MT (46)

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155 Reviews of 46 Big Sky Campgrounds


  • 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.

  • 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.

  • TexasRe D.
    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.
    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

  • V
    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

  • V
    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.
    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.
    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.

  • M
    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.

  • KThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Olson Creek Dispersed
    Jul. 15, 2024

    Olson Creek Dispersed

    Peaceful and Easy Access

    Great spot and easy to get to. Exactly where the coordinates are pull off was big enough for my sprinter 170 extended was even able to get it perfectly level a few dirt bikes on the road that stopped at sunset. It’s very quiet and beautiful views and 15° cooler than Bozeman.

  • Jenna B.
    Camper-submitted photo from South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site
    Jul. 14, 2024

    South Fork Brackett Creek Dispersed Site

    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.

  • Cierra C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Henry Flats Dispersed Spot
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Henry Flats Dispersed Spot

    Beautiful Spot

    Easy drive & great views. Plenty of space between sites. Definitely very buggy but none seemed to bite. They did stop flying around after dark and seemed to just hang out on our tent.

  • Azaali J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Targhee Creek
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Targhee Creek

    Nice stop just off the highway

    Nice little spot just off the highway. Close to Yellowstone.

    We couldn’t get a spot down by the water but there are plenty of spots along the road.

    Only complaint was the flies were crazy during the morning but tis the season.



Guide to Big Sky

Camping near Big Sky, Montana, offers a fantastic escape into nature with stunning views and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are several campgrounds that cater to different needs and preferences.

What to do:

  • Explore Yellowstone National Park: Just a short drive away, Yellowstone is a must-see. One camper noted, “The best part of the park to see wildlife is without a doubt the north end. We saw everything from elk to bears” at Mammoth Campground.
  • Fishing and Boating: Many campgrounds, like Rainbow Point Campground, are near Hebgen Lake, which is great for fishing and boating. A visitor mentioned, “The campground is very close to a great section of Hebgan Lake, there’s a more shallow area and places to put in your motorboats.”
  • Hiking: The area is filled with trails for all skill levels. One reviewer at Beaver Creek Campground said, “This was a nice stop outside of Yellowstone before heading to Glacier,” highlighting the beautiful scenery.

What campers like:

  • Wildlife Encounters: Campers love the chance to see wildlife up close. A visitor at Mammoth Campground shared, “Woke up in the morning to an elk in my campsite eating off some trees, very cool way to be greeted.”
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds, such as Madison Arm Resort, are praised for their cleanliness. One camper remarked, “The bathrooms were the cleanest we have experienced at camp sites.”
  • Friendly Hosts: Campground hosts often receive high marks for their hospitality. A reviewer at Lonesomehurst Campground said, “The camp hosts are lovely,” making the experience even better.

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have spotty cell service. A camper at Rainbow Point Campground noted, “Cell service was strong,” but others have found it lacking.
  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Red Cliff Campground warned, “The mosquitoes will tote you off,” so bring plenty of repellent.
  • Road Conditions: Some campgrounds are accessed via rough roads. A visitor at Spire Rock Campground mentioned, “The area is stunning, but we could not get to the campground,” due to the poor road conditions.

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for sites with amenities like clean bathrooms and picnic areas. A parent at Bozeman Hot Springs Campground appreciated the “clean facilities” and “friendly staff.”
  • Plan Activities: Make sure to have a list of activities to keep kids engaged. One camper at Hood Creek Campground said, “Perfect get away with so many different things to do. Hikes- mtb- kayaks just a wonderful place to visit.”
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids, especially around water. A reviewer at Lonesomehurst Campground mentioned the importance of being cautious around the lake.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure your chosen campground has the necessary hookups. A visitor at Madison Arm Resort noted, “Our site only had electric/water but I know there are some with full hookups.”
  • Be Prepared for Dusty Roads: Some campgrounds have gravel roads that can be rough. A camper at Beaver Creek Campground mentioned, “The campground is quite large, and this time of year, completely full every night,” indicating the need for careful driving.
  • Plan for Dump Stations: Know where the nearest dump stations are located. A reviewer at Rainbow Point Campground mentioned needing to dump in West Yellowstone, which is about 15 minutes away.

Camping near Big Sky, Montana, offers a mix of adventure and relaxation, making it a great spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Big Sky, MT?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Big Sky, MT is Travertine Road Dispersed - Yellowstone with a 4.4-star rating from 30 reviews.

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