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Recreation Region: Yellowstone Ranger District

Hick's Park Campground

Hick's Park Campground offers a tranquil getaway nestled within the Yellowstone Ranger District, conveniently located near the town of McLeod. This picturesque campground, located at an elevation of 5,500 feet and spanning five acres, is embraced by gentle hills and lush forest. Anglers will appreciate the convenient access to excellent fishing locations, and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness and Boulder River are close by to explore.

Current Conditions
Closed under Special Order
A photo of a campground entrance sign, a dirt road and pine trees. The Campground sign states, "Hicks Parks Campground Gallatin National Forest".
A photo of a campsite with a large parking area with patches of grass. The campsite has a lot of grass. There is a small wood post with the number 1 in the foreground. A picnic table, metal campfire ring, bear food storage box are past the parking area. Pine trees are in the background.
A photo of a campsite with a wood post with the number 2 on it. A dirt road is in the foreground. A parking area is overgrown with grass. Pine trees surround the campsite. A portion of a forested hillside is in view. One pine tree is in the foreground near the wood post. A stump is next to the pine tree in the foreground.
A photo of two brown restroom facilities and an information sign. A dirt road is in the foreground. Grass and brush are on the forest floor and Pine trees surround the area.
A photo of a restroom facility with a handicapped symbol. A portion of a dirt road is in the foreground. Grass and pine trees are next to and behind the restroom facility.
A photo of a campsite with a wood post with the number 3 on it. The dirt parking space is partially filled with grass. A metal campfire ring and bear food storage box is in view. Pine trees surround the campsite.
A photo of a campsite with a wood post with the number 4 on it. A portion of a gravel dirt road is in the foreground. The campsite parking spot is filled with grass. A picnic table and bear food storage box are surrounded by grass. Pine trees line the perimeter of the campsite. A mountain hillside covered in trees can be seen through the tops of the campsite pine trees.
A photo of a campsite with a wide parking spot, a bear food storage box, a portion of a picnic table can be seen behind a pine tree. A gravel dirt road is in the foreground. Pine trees line the perimeter of the campsite. About four pine trees are within the campsite. A mountain hillside filled with pine trees can be seen above the tops of the pine trees in the campground area.
A photo of a campsite with a small wood post with the number 6 on it. A portion of a gravel dirt road is in the foreground. The parking spot is mostly filled with grass. A picnic table can be seen past the parking spot. the campsite has many pine trees in it. A small portion of a mountain hillside with pine trees can be seen through the campsite trees.
Hicks Park Campground - Entrance Road

General Information

Access is limited during the fall and winter due to snow.
Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32'.

  • Camp sites: 16
  • Trash Pickup: No
  • Firewood: No
  • Trailer/RV Sites Average Parking Spur: 24' x 51'

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night
Additional Vehicle: $5 per night

$12.00 site fee, additional vehicle fee $5.00

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.29848

Longitude: -110.24009

Directions

25 miles south of Big Timber on US 298, 21 miles south on Main Boulder Rd (County Rd 212).

No turnaround. Access road not suitable for vehicles longer than 32’. Travel with a trailer is not recommended south of Hells Canyon. Contact District Office for current road conditions.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Hiking
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

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Last updated July 10th, 2025

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