Horse Riding and Camping
Camping with stock is not allowed in most developed campgrounds. However, some sites provide facilities specifically designed to accommodate stock.
Weed seed free hay is required everywhere on National Forest lands
Please also note that storage of horse feeds other than hay must comply with the Forest-wide Food Storage Order.
A list of recreation sites with stock facilities on the Gallatin National Forest is available.
A list of trailheads with stock facilities is also available.
For more information about specific recreation opportunities on the Gallatin National Forest, please contact one of our district offices.
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Battle Ridge Trailhead
Provides access to a ridgeline trail in the central Bridgers, eventually feeding into Ross Pass and the Bridger Foothills National Recreation Trail.Provides access to multiple connector trails.
Cache Creek Area
An access point into the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Taylor Hilgard Unit most trails lead into the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. Hunting, fishing, horse camping and backcountry hiking are…
Chesnut Trailhead
Site Open
A steeper trail that leads to the top of Chesnut Mountain and meanders along the ridgeline for several miles. Provides access to several other trails in the backcountry.At 1.2 miles, a one-mile…
Diamond Butte Lookout/Cabin
View this site on Recreation.gov Diamond Butte Lookout is perched atop a 30-foot masonry tower on Diamond Butte at an altitude of 4,245 feet in the Custer National Forest approximately 40 miles from…
East Rosebud Campground
East Rosebud Campground is nestled in the trees, not far from East Rosebud Lake. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths and the campground is a short distance…
Eldridge Trailhead
Smaller trailhead with multiple trail options to the north and south connecting other trails. Trails include #172 and #223 to Albino Lake which is a popular horse route to the Lake.
Initial Creek Campground
This free campground is located on the West Fork Stillwater Road and is near the West Fork Stillwater Trail (#90). The campground is maintained from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but is opened the rest…
Lightning Creek Trailhead
Site Open
A popular backing and horse camping trail accessing the Lee Metcalf Wilderness - Taylor Hilgard Unit into Sedge Meadows, Taylor Falls, and the Taylor Hilgard Mountain Range.Trail can be connected for…
Meyers Creek Cabin
Site Open
Meyers Creek Cabin is located in the western part of the Beartooth Ranger District. Meyers Creek Cabin is an historic ranger station which has been used by the Forest Service since 1906. From that…
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…