Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis, weather dependent. No fees. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:59PM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with Flash Flooding of recent burn scars. * WHERE...All of South Central and Southeast Montana, and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of additional rainfall is expected across the watch area through Sunday. Locally heavier totals over 4 inches are possible where thunderstorm activity is more persistent. - The Robertson Draw, East Side, Elk, and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to Flash Flooding and debris flows during the watch period. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated Flash Flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Cow Creek Campground and Picnic Area is a quiet, primitive campground tucked into the Ashland Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in southeastern Montana. With just 5 campsites and a single picnic area, it offers a secluded experience for campers seeking solitude in the Powder River country. The campground is free to use and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum 10-day stay limit. Facilities are basic but functional, with accessible toilets and picnic tables available. Campers should come prepared as there is no potable water on site and no trash pickup service. Firewood is also not provided. The area offers opportunities for picnicking and pond/lake fishing. The campground is located approximately 25 miles south of Ashland, Montana, accessed via Otter Creek Road and Cow Creek Road. During summer weekends and holidays, the small campground can fill up quickly, so arriving in the early afternoon is recommended to secure a site.
Directions
From Ashland, go 4 miles east on US 212. Turn right on Otter Creek Road (County Road 485) and travel 20 miles south. Turn right on Cow Creek Road (Forest Road 4095) and travel 5 miles to campground on left.
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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 784-2344 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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