Recreation area

Chalk Buttes Land Unit

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

One of eight land units on the Sioux Ranger District in far south-eastern Montana.  Remote and undeveloped this land unit offers many opportunities for dispersed camping and hiking. No designated recreation facilities are available, recreationists need to bring water and all hiking supplies to be self-sufficient.

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.