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3M+ acres of diverse, stunning lands vital to Greater Yellowstone, reaching SE Montana and South Dakota buttes & plains.

Welcome to Custer Gallatin National Forest

Welcome! We've transitioned our public websites to a modern web platform to better serve the public. With thousands of pages to update, some content may take longer to appear. Some old content has been archived during this process, as well.  Commonly requested links: Timber Sales | Projects

We appreciate your patience as we work to make it easier than ever to access information and explore your national forests - both online and on the ground. Please send us an email if there is something you can't find: 

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A diverse and stunning landscape, 3+ million acres, critical to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and stretching to the remote buttes and pine savannahs of southeastern MT and South Dakota.

Be Bear Aware

Bear Encounter for CARD

Montana is bear country. For the safety of humans and all native wildlife, be bear aware! A food storage order is in place. Learn how to properly hike, recreate and be bear aware.

Passes and Permits

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Many opportunities across the Forest are free. Activities such as forest products, firewood, commercial or special uses, require permits to help maintain and improve recreational amenities.

Maps

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Whether looking for a general forest map, a supplementary map on forest access, forest orders or motor vehicle use maps for summer and winter we have you covered

Plan An Adventure

Mill Creek Cabin

From cabins to campgrounds, Recreation.gov offers numerous opportunities for people to explore, each with their own flair and flavor.

Great American Outdoors Act

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Known as GAOA, this funding is allowing us to invest in recreation infrastructure, public lands access, and land and water conservation.

Employment Seasonal & Permanent

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Find out more about employment opportunities. Jobs available including fire, timber, wildlife, recreation and many more.

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