Picnicking
Several picnic areas are maintained for public enjoyment on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Each offers a variety of recreational activities in unique and beautiful surroundings. Camp & Picnic Guide (PDF)
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Natural Bridge Falls Picnic Area
A picnic area in the main boulder area on the Yellowstone District. No overnight camping. Day use only.
Old Nye Picnic Area and Fishing Access
Site Open
The Old Nye Picnic Area and Fishing Access is located in the Stillwater drainage. The picnic area and fishing access sites have separate entrances but are next to each other. These areas are for day…
Palisade Falls Picnic Area
A picnic area in the Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman District. No overnight camping.
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…
Parkside Campground and Group Campsites
View this site on Recreation.govParkside Campground is south of Red Lodge, along the banks of the Main Fork of Rock Creek. It is near the base of the switchbacks of the Beartooth Scenic Highway. …
Parkside Group Picnic Site
Site Open
The Parkside Picnic Area has paved access and is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, MT, in Parkside Campground. It is near the Beartooth Scenic Byway, and the Parkside, Glacier Lake and Hell…
Pine Creek Group Picnic Pavilion
Site Open
A group picnic pavilion in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Yellowstone District.
Pine Creek Picnic Area and Interpretive Trail
A picnic area in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Yellowstone District.Â
Pine Grove Campground
Pine Grove Campground is located in the West Rosebud drainage. It is in the trees, along the banks of West Rosebud Creek. Emerald Lake Campground, West Rosebud Trail (#19), Emerald Lake Fishing…
Poker Jim Butte Picnic Area
Site Open
Poker Jim Picnic Area has gravel access and is located 23 miles south of Ashland, MT.