East Cougar Creek Road (FR 1780) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
East Cougar Creek Road (FR 1780) in MT
Road corridorCuster Gallatin NF
7.2 mi from West Yellowstone
Maps 6,583 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Custer Gallatin National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Rough
- All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Gniess Creek.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- A river runs 0.8 mi off.
- Graycroft Ridge stands 1,947 ft above the map pin, 5.3 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 24–51°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.