Recreation area

Beaver Creek Trailhead

Custer Gallatin National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Beaver Creek Trailhead is the jumping off point for several backcountry options.  Designated Camping areas in Beaver Creek The West Fork of Beaver Creek and Trail #222 leading to Avalanche Lake take off about a half mile from the end of the road.  Three additional trails including: Sentinel Creek, Trail #202 Beaver Creek Trail connecting to Lightning Creek, Trail #200 Red Cub, Trail #205 Motorcycle Trail all take off from the Beaver Creek Trailhead at the end of the road.  Beaver Creek Cabin is also nearby.  Sentinel Creek, Trail #202 is a longer trail leading into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Taylor Hilgard Unit and several backcountry alpine lakes. Beaver Creek Trail #200 connecting to Lightning Creek - can be a thru connector to the Taylor Fork drainage. The Red Cub Trail #205 is a seasonally motorized and non-motorized trail that can connect to mulitple other trails.  Refer to Forest map and Motor Vehicle Use Map for motorized designation and seasonal dates.

Activities

  • HIKING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.