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Custer Gallatin National Forest

Flood Watch issued August 29 at 1:07PM MDT until August 30 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

August 29th, 1:07 PM — 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and west central Wyoming, including the following areas, in central Wyoming, Wind River Mountains West. In northwest Wyoming, Absaroka Mountains, Jackson Hole, Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. In west central Wyoming, Salt River and Wyoming Ranges and Star Valley. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Increased moisture from the Pacific will move across northwest Wyoming through the weekend, bringing an extended chance for showers and thunderstorms. The increased moisture will have the potential to produce locally heavy rainfall, providing excessive runoff in flood-prone and low-lying areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

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

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest

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.

Overview

Custer Gallatin National Forest is open and encompasses over 3 million acres of diverse terrain stretching across Montana and into South Dakota, spanning seven ranger districts and serving as a critical part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Fire danger is currently LOW across all districts. The forest operates under a mandatory food storage order forest-wide—critical for bear safety in this bear country. Current notable restrictions and closures include: Glacier Lake Road (NFSR #2421) closed seasonally through late spring 2026; West Fork Fire area road/trail closure through December 31, 2025; a permanent pallet possession ban on Bozeman Ranger District to protect resources; and the Hyalite Porcupine Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area under over-snow vehicle restrictions per court order. Prescribed burns are planned October 2025 through May 2026 across districts. Recent severe storms caused trail damage in the Bridger Range, with Truman Gulch Trail partially closed. Recreational target shooting is permanently prohibited in Hyalite Creek Drainage. The forest offers extensive recreation from wilderness areas (Absaroka-Beartooth) to numerous campgrounds and rental cabins. Headquarters are in Bozeman with additional offices in Billings. Winter users should check avalanche conditions and note that some trails have seasonal bike/wheeled vehicle restrictions.

Campgrounds

ANDERSON CAMP Aspen Campground Baker's Hole Campground Bakers Hole Basin Campground Basin Montana Campground Basin Station Cabin Battle Ridge Campground Bear Creek Campground - Mt Beaver Creek Cabin Beaver Creek Campground Big Beaver Campground Big Creek Campground Blacks Pond Campground Cabin Creek Cabin Cabin Creek Campground Canyon Campground Cascade Cherry Creek Campground Chippy Park Campground Chisholm Campground Cinnamon Guard Station Cinnamon Lookout Colter Campground Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area Crandall Creek Cabin Deer Creek Cabin Diamond Butte Lookout

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