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Aspen Campground

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Open year-round, weather permitting. Access may be limited during fall and winter due to snow. Potable water is only available from Memorial Day through Labor Day. First-come, first-served with self-service fee station.

Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT

12:48 AM — 9:00 PM

* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.

Winter Storm Watch issued October 9 at 12:39AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT

12:39 AM — October 10th, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible over the Beartooth Pass, and in and around Cooke City. Recreation in the back country will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

About

Aspen Campground is a small, rustic campground nestled in the Main Boulder area of the Yellowstone Ranger District within Custer Gallatin National Forest. Located along Main Boulder Road, this 8-site campground offers a peaceful setting surrounded by Montana's mountain landscapes and provides convenient access to the Boulder River for fishing. Each campsite features a picnic table and fire ring with grill for cooking. Vault toilets are available on-site, and potable water is accessible from a hand pump from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The campground has a self-service fee station for payment. Bear boxes are provided for food storage. The campground is open year-round, though access becomes limited during fall and winter due to snow accumulation on the access road. The road is not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet, making this campground better suited for smaller RVs, trailers, and tent campers. Nearby Natural Bridge State Park and numerous hiking trails make this an ideal base camp for exploring the greater Boulder River watershed.

Directions

25 miles south of Big Timber on US 298, then 8.5 miles south on Main Boulder Road (County Road 212). Campground road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet.