Ekalaka Park Campground
Open year-round on a first-come first-served basis, weather permitting. No fees required. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. 16-day stay limit.
Flood Watch issued September 20 at 4:32AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
Showers are turning light and tapering off along the western foothills, but healthier showers will continue over central and eastern portions of the forecast area today. The risk of flooding continues. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with flash flooding over recent burn scars. * WHERE...Southeast Montana and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...Through this 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. The risk of flooding will diminish late this afternoon and evening as showers taper off. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The heaviest rainfall is slowly shifting eastward to southeast Montana and northeast Wyoming. - The Elk and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to flash flooding and debris flows. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated flash flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Ekalaka Park Campground is a free, primitive campground located in the Ekalaka Hills Unit of Custer Gallatin National Forest, managed by the Sioux Ranger District. The campground offers 7 campsites plus two day-use picnic areas, situated in scenic Ponderosa pine savanna with dramatic cliff drop-offs providing sweeping views over the surrounding Montana prairie. This is a rustic, pack-it-in pack-it-out experience. The campground has an accessible vault toilet but no potable water, trash service, or firewood. A non-potable spring is located nearby. Small trailers are permitted with open parking available, but larger RVs should seek alternatives. The campground operates on a first-come first-served basis with no reservations accepted. There are no fees to camp, and stays are limited to 16 days. Access is via Forest Road 3813 (Stagville Road) approximately 8 miles from Ekalaka.
Directions
Travel 3 miles southeast of Ekalaka, MT on Montana Highway 323. Turn right onto Forest Road 3813 (Stagville Road). Approximately 5 miles into the road, continue straight through the 4-way intersection. Ekalaka Park will be at the end of the road approximately 1 mile further.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (605) 797-4432 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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