Gardiner Ranger District
The Gardiner district covers the southeast part of Custer Gallatin National Forest, bordering Yellowstone National Park. Both Gardiner, MT and Cooke City, MT are within the Gardiner district.
General Information
Closest Towns:
Gardiner, MT
Recreation Sites
Bear Creek Campground
A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on Gardiner District. *No vehicle access due to flood-related damage. Bear Creek is a primitive campground and is only accessible by walking a short…
Canyon Campground
A campground along the Yellowstone River on the Gardiner District.
Cinnabar Picnic Area
A picnic area along the Yellowstone River on Gardiner District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Day use only.
Clarks Fork Picnic Area
A picnic area in Beartooth Country on Gardiner District. Day use only.Picnic sites: 2 tablesInterpretive Panels:Absaroka Beartooth WildernessYou Are In Bear CountryThe Beartooth Highway Adventure…
Colter Campground
Colter Campground is on the Gardiner Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Located near the Northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Park & Cooke City area, and proximity to the…
Eagle Creek Campground
A campground along the Yellowstone River on the Gardiner District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road…
La Duke Picnic Area
A picnic area along the Yellowstone River on the Gardiner District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Day use only.
Soda Butte Campground
A campground in Beartooth Country on the Gardiner District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.THIS CAMPGROUND IS HARD SIDED VEHICLES ONLY - NO TENT CAMPING.
Sphinx Creek Picnic Area
A picnic area along the Yellowstone River on Gardiner District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Timber Camp Campground
A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Gardiner District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest.