Hick's Park Campground
Currently closed under a Forest Service special order. Normally operates year-round with limited access during fall and winter due to snow. Contact the Yellowstone Ranger District for current conditions and reopening information.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Hick's Park Campground sits at 5,500 feet elevation in the Main Boulder area of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, approximately 25 miles south of Big Timber on US 298 and then 21 miles south on Main Boulder Road. The 12-site campground spans five gentle acres surrounded by forested hills near the town of McLeod. Each site includes fire rings, picnic tables, and access to bear-proof food storage boxes. Vault toilets with handicapped-accessible facilities are provided. Potable water is not available, so campers must bring their own water supply. Trash service is not provided; pack out all refuse. The campground serves as a base for fishing the Boulder River and exploring the nearby Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Access is significantly restricted for larger vehicles. The road is not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet, there is no turnaround, and travel with a trailer is not recommended south of Hells Canyon.
Directions
25 miles south of Big Timber on US 298, then 21 miles south on Main Boulder Road (County Road 212). No turnaround available. Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet. Travel with a trailer is not recommended south of Hells Canyon.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 Hick's Park Campground |
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