Lionhead Road (FR 1791) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lionhead Road (FR 1791) in MT

Road corridorCuster Gallatin NF

8.0 mi from West Yellowstone

Maps 6,947 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 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Targhee Pass Historical Marker.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bald Peak stands 3,219 ft above the map pin, 4.9 miles northwest.
  • Howard Springs lies 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–50°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.