Skip to main content

T
T
T

Recreation Opportunities

A photo of a man riding a mountain bike on a dirt trail in a forest. Aspen trees along the trail.

Biking

For information on where bicycles are prohibited year-long, seasonal restrictions, and trail timeshare information, please see the alerts page.Miles…
A photo of a person sitting inside a cave with a headlamp.

Climbing and Caving

The Custer Gallatin National Forest affords numerous opportunities for caving and climbing. The Custer Gallatin National Forest is known for Ice…
A family of five hiking along a dirt trail. Two small children in front of the group. A large lake is behind them.

Hiking

The Custer Gallatin National Forest encompasses thousands of miles of hiking and riding trails.Not every trail is detailed on the website.  For…
A group on a guided horseback ride through a flat meadow area. A mountain is in the background.

Horse Riding and Camping

Camping with stock is not allowed in most developed campgrounds. However, some sites provide facilities specifically designed to accommodate…
Flyfishing

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

The 3.1-million-acre Custer Gallatin National Forest offers an incredible variety of fishing opportunities.  We offer thousands of miles of…
A photo of the front of an OHV on a dirt trail with scenic mountain views. Another OHV rider is ahead on the trail.

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)

An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel duringwinter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s),…
A photo of a picnic table next to a hiking path in the forest. Large pine trees along the trail.

Picnicking

Several picnic areas are maintained for public enjoyment on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Each offers a variety of recreational activities in…
A photo of a highway winding up a mountain hillside, mountains in the background, patches of snow, partly cloudy.

Scenic Drives

The USDA Forest Service offers numerous scenic drives and byways across national forests, providing opportunities to experience diverse landscapes…
A photo of a person cross country skiing on a forest trail. Snow on the ground and in the pine trees.

Winter Sports

Winter sports in the United States are popular, both professionally and recreationally. You can do every winter sport imaginable in our national…
Return to top