FR 2415 — Black Butte in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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FR 2415 — Black Butte in MT

Custer NF, Beartooth Ranger District
6,059 ft27 mi from Red Lodge
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 8.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 2,900 ft over 8.1 miles through 12 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 28%.

Black Butte stands 2,408 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southwest. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.

Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 45–68°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Benbow (FR 2414) in MTForest Road Road3.9miOld Nye Picnic Area 1 (FR 24003) in MTDispersed Camping6.4miOld Nye Picnic Area 2 (FR 24004) in MTDispersed Camping6.5miWoodbine Campground in MTCampground8.3miStillwater Rec Residence (FR 24002) in MTDispersed Camping8.4mi
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?