Bozeman Ranger District
The Bozeman district covers the northwestern section of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. It encompasses much of the recreation area near the city of Bozeman, MT including Hyalite.
Sections surrounding Big Sky, MT and much of the Bridger Range is also on the Bozeman district.
General Information
Closest Towns:
Bozeman, MT
Recreation Sites
Palisades Campground
Palisades Campground is a free campground, located at the end of Palisades Road #2010 near Red Lodge, just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the palisades geological formation. The Willow Creek…
Palisades Trail (# 109)
Palisades Trail (# 109) is 3.5 miles long. The trail begins at Palisades Campground and uses the same trailhead as Willow Creek Trail (# 105). Elevation change: 300 feet. The trail is open for the…
Porcupine Creek Trailhead
Site Open
Large parking area with trailhead providing access to the Porcupine Creek drainage. Trail intersects several other trails and has potential for several good loop dayhikes or backpacking trips.
Red Cliff Campground
Site Open
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West…
Red Cliff Picnic Area
A picnic area in the Gallatin Canyon on Bozeman District. No overnight camping in picnic area.
Sage Creek Trailhead
Sage Creek Trail #11 provides access into Sage, Carrot and Sunlight basins and the Cabin Creek Wildlife Managment Area. This trail referred to as the Skyline Trail is a unique horse and backcountry…
Sourdough/Bozeman Creek Trailhead
Site Open
A popular route following a road base along Bozeman Creek to Mystic Lake. The lake offers good fishing for rainbow and cutthroat trout. In winter a groomed classic and skate ski trail in…
Spanish Creek Cabin
Spanish Creek Cabin, a rental cabin located on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, was constructed in 1934 and retains much of its rustic character from that time. The…
Spanish Creek Picnic Area
A picnic area in the Gallatin Canyon on Bozeman District.
Spanish Creek Trailhead
Northern access trailhead to the Spanish Peaks this access point is a large, popular trailhead with a developed parking area, picnic sites, toilets and drinking water. Trails provide access to…