SOUTH BOULDER UPPER DISPERSED SITE
Open for dispersed camping. Mandatory food storage order in effect March 1 through December 1. Camping limited to 16 consecutive days at a single site per calendar year. Fire danger is currently moderate.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 11 at 10:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across lower elevations, with up to 7 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
About
South Boulder Upper Dispersed Site is located in the Boulder River drainage of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in southwestern Montana. This dispersed camping area provides primitive backcountry camping for those seeking a more remote experience away from developed campgrounds. As a dispersed camping site on National Forest land, there are no developed amenities. Campers must bring their own water, pack out all trash, and practice Leave No Trace principles. The forest enforces a mandatory food storage order annually from March 1 through December 1, requiring proper food storage to prevent wildlife conflicts. Standard National Forest regulations apply: camping is limited to 16 consecutive days at a single site per calendar year and 32 cumulative days across all sites. High-clearance vehicles may be recommended for access depending on road conditions. Check current fire restrictions before building campfires.
Directions
To reach the South Boulder Upper Dispersed Site, take State Hwy 298 south from Big Timber, MT. Continue through the town of McLeod and follow the Boulder River Road as it heads into the Gallatin National Forest past the Natural Bridge Falls area. Dispersed camping sites are located along the Boulder River Road as it continues deep into the Absaroka Beartooth Wilderness.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 683-3900 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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