Best Dispersed Camping near Billings, MT

A few miles off of the highway and you will find this nice camping area along the Yellowstone River. Very windy the day we were there, but the campsites were nice with fire rings and the scenery was exceptional. This is close to Pompey’s Pillar(which is currently closed for repair), and the Little Bighorn battlefield. Also not far from Billings.

Loved this campsite. A bit out of the way from the highway but worth it. About 6 spots, the first 4 are huddled in a circle but we drove further down the rough road and found a secluded spot far from the others. Some trash at the site which was sad to see, remember to leave no trace! Great quiet night except for the cows!

This campsite is awesome. The gravel road in is great except the last two miles offer quite a bit of turbulence. When you get in you are greeted with gorgeous, large campsites, for any size rig. Each campsite has a fire ring (fire permitting) and a picnic table as well as ample space to spread out. It’s truly gorgeous.

Dirt road to get to, keep going all the way back past train tracks and houses. Sites are nice, everyone dispersed pretty well. Vault toilet super clean. Right on the river, so silent.

Great spot short drive into Billing’s but in the countryside

Beautiful little spot about 25 miles north of Billings MT. Trails for biking and hiking. Fairly quiet and not to crowded. Just a bit windy at times.

Fortunately, there is good signage guiding you in here from the frontage road. If there wasn’t, one would almost feel as though they were driving onto someone’s property as opposed to public land.

I loved this place because it was close enough to I94 to feel convenient but far enough away that the noise from the freeway wasn’t bothersome although it’s so peaceful here, you can still hear the road. But you’re hearing it from a distance. It’s far from overpowering.

We were lucky enough to get the site under this truly massive tree that was likely here when captain clark was on his expedition. The pics don’t do justice to its size but use my camper for comparison. Haha

Sites are well spread apart. Fire rings and picnic tables at each. FYI, there is no place nearby to purchase firewood. Stop in Miles City or Billings on your way in depending on the direction you’re coming from if you need it.

You do have to have a MT Conservation License to stay here. They out of state variety that I had to purchase was $10 and is good for an entire year at this and any other location in the state that requires it. The good news is that the sign board at the campground has a QR code on it and I had three bars of Verizon to do it from the campsite.

No one ever came through to check if I had it, but one would have to understand that they do maintain these places to some degree and that maintenance has a cost.

We saw several geese. Heard several wild turkeys but never saw them. And we were greeted with an amazing sunrise right before we set out on our way.

Definitely recommend this place if you’re traveling I94. Would most definitely stay again.

Smokey view of sage brush. Extremely bumpy graded road to get here for over 6 miles. Couldn’t go faster then 15 mph. Campsites well kept with fire ring and picnic tables. Fine for one night . Put toilet at entrance by day use area.

Nice open campsites, but glass everywhere. We stayed at one of the first sites and found gladd scattered throughout the site. We were only staying for one night so we didn't bother looking at others. The site had amazing views. It was very quiet and peaceful.

Great place to pull off to get some rest at drive up campsites. The road right before getting to the park was washboard like (late Sept. 2024). Can drive quite a ways down but make sure your vehicle has Clearance cause the dirt road gets rough.

Jam up camp site by the river. Off the main highway and doesn’t look like too many people know about it. A small tow behind camper would fit in here. There is a boat launch too.

Went just past the vault toilets before the road turned to dirt as I knew it was supposed to rain. Lots of open campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and great views. It was super quiet and cozy. Heard some coyotes over night and saw some hunters in the morning

We needed a quick place for the night on our cross country travels. We came across this spot on the Dyrt . Best part ? Free!! Let’s talk about the way there. We went thru Billings & it’s about 20 miles outside of the city. It’s mostly smooth sailing until you get to the gravel roads . Yikes ! We were towing a travel trailer & we were a shake, rattlin & rollin! Boy oh boy! I was a little worried. But once we got there, my nerves were put to rest . As you travel thru miles & miles off flat , farmland- it does not look like this place would be anywhere out here but boom! It suddenly appears & the landscape shifts . It’s a ways off the beaten path for sure ! And that’s fabulous! There are some spots right as you roll in but we went a touch further & found a primo spot nestled in the trees. There were some other campers but not anywhere close enough to feel like you have company. Some sites have trees & some are a touch more open . The sites are huge , well kept & most have a fire pit/ring & a picnic table. There are pretty decent bathrooms as you’re entering the grounds too. Be aware that At one point the gravel road thru the grounds ends and turns to a dirt road. A very very narrow one. If you’re tempted to go further down this road, don’t bother . There aren’t really any sites, just a few that might be & the road is anxiety inducing if you’re towing anything! If your mountain biking though, it’s pretty primo territory! The winds got pretty gnarly at night but it made for a cozy night in the camper. It’s quiet as can be out here & the stars are plenty. The views are spectacular too ! Pull up a rock , have a seat & sip a hot morning beverage under a beautiful blue sky . Just do it - it’s worth the voyage !

So yes, the road leading to it is very washboard but stick with it! The views and trails are worth it. The wind does pick up at night so do stake out your tents fully!

Needed a spot to stay for the night and settled on coming here. wonderful views and relatively private spots compared to some areas. I was also pleasantly surprised to find an array of sweet mtb trails so my quick stop for the night turned into an actual noteworthy experience. Will definitely return

Was better and bigger then expected, camp up top the first 1-2 sections if not have a truck/high suspension for the dirt road further down. Excellent place too take 21 speed mountain bike too. The bathroom near entrance so camp first section if need that daily for easy walk to it. Took my 3 kids and had a great time for 2 days.

Got swarmed by mosquitoes. Made putting up and taking down the tent terrible. Bring bug spray or stay in a vehicle/ rv if camping here in June. Could be from all the flooding, but it was dry when we got there.

Pretty nice spot. A few spots were open. Need 4x4 to get down road all the way down, but few spots before it gets rough. Got there late and there was a few spots left. Overlooks a ridge line. Spots have firepits and picnic tables. Bring wood. Awesome spot and definitely recommend.