Free dispersed camping in Gallatin National Forest, Watkins Creek sits within US Forest Service land outside West Yellowstone with no reservation required. No developed facilities are present. Campers self-select sites and follow Leave No Trace principles. Nearby dispersed options include Free and Dispersed Lake Acess, roughly a mile to the east. This area tends to work best for self-sufficient campers comfortable without water, restrooms, or hookups.
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Map & DirectionsWatkins Creek Dispersed Camping is located in Montana near West Yellowstone
Coordinates
44.79779175 N
111.2878025 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Watkins Creek Dispersed Camping needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 58 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 2 hrs 9 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 41 min from Pocatello, ID
- 3 hrs 4 min from Helena, MT
