Recreation area

Windy Pass

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

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Trailhead providing access to Windy Pass Trail (#82) and Golden Trout Lakes Trail (#83).  Several good day hike or backpacking loop options are available.  Hidden Lake Trailhead connecting with other trail systems is also nearby. Windy Pass Cabin, along Windy Pass Trail is a historic cabin for rental on recreation.gov. Unreachable by vehicle during winter months.

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.