Haw Gulch (FR 6980) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Haw Gulch (FR 6980) in MT
Road corridorCuster Gallatin NF
17 mi from Belgrade
Maps 6,455 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
Difficult
- All 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 10.4 miles through 23 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- A gate 1.2 miles along the road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Zade Mountain stands 1,754 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles northwest.
Climate averages
October normals 29–50°F, 2.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.