Chippy Park Campground
Open year-round, weather permitting. Access is limited during fall and winter due to snow. Potable water is available Memorial Day through Labor Day only. A bear-country food storage order is in effect March 1 through December 1.
Fire Weather Watch issued September 1 at 11:54AM MDT until September 3 at 8:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Fire Weather Watch...which is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, high temperatures in the 80s, and strong gusty winds may create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127 128. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass Yellowstone. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 14 percent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: For MT123 and MT126, the worst conditions are expecetd across the lower elevations.
About
Chippy Park Campground sits in the Main Boulder area of the Yellowstone Ranger District, offering easy access to the Boulder River for fishing and scenic enjoyment. The campground features 7 sites, with 2 designated as walk-in tent sites and the remainder suitable for RVs and trailers up to 32 feet. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Potable water is available via hand pump from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Vault toilets are provided, and ADA-accessible facilities include the toilets, tables, fire rings, and parking areas. Trash service is not available, so campers must pack out all garbage. The campground is located 25 miles south of Big Timber on US 298, then 9.5 miles south on Main Boulder Road (County Road 212). The site operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis, though access is limited during fall and winter due to snow. The access road and campground are not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet. A food storage order is in effect from March through December to reduce bear encounters.
Directions
25 miles south of Big Timber on US 298, then 9.5 miles south on Main Boulder Road (County Road 212). The campground road is not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-6710 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Chippy Park Campground | |
| Custer Gallatin NF Alerts |
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