Battle Ridge Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and opens May 15, 2026. Vehicle access is weather-dependent. Peak season fees ($10/night) apply June 1 through September 15; camping is free outside this window.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
About
Battle Ridge Campground is a small, primitive campground situated at Battle Ridge Pass on the east side of the Bridger Mountains, approximately 22 miles north of Bozeman via Montana Highway 86. The 12-site campground sits within the Custer Gallatin National Forest on the Bozeman Ranger District, surrounded by evergreen-forested slopes that include the prominent 9,004-foot Ross Peak. This is a basic facility designed for those seeking a no-frills camping experience. The campground has vault toilets but no potable water, so campers must bring their own water supply. There is no trash service, requiring visitors to pack out all garbage. Sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted. The campground is free to use outside the peak season, with a $10 per night fee charged between June 1 and September 15. Vehicle access is weather-dependent, typically available from mid-May through November, with snow affecting accessibility during winter months. The nearby Battle Ridge Trailhead provides access to hiking opportunities in the Bridger Mountains.
Directions
From Bozeman, drive north on Highway 86 (Bridger Canyon Road) for approximately 22 miles. The campground is located at Battle Ridge Pass.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $65 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 522-2520 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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