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Ashland RD
The Ashland Ranger District is located in south-central Montana. The present day Ashland Ranger District was originally known as the Otter Forest Reserve, and later became the original site of the Custer National Forest Supervisor's Office.
The 436,000 acre Ashland Ranger District contains the largest contiguous block of land in Federal ownership in eastern Montana and has one of the largest grazing programs in the nation.
This area is also rich in coal and wildlife. Some oil and gas activity has occurred, but no producing wells have been found to date.
The District offers a variety of topography, varying from rolling grasslands to steep rock outcrops. Vegetation varies from prairie to dense stands of ponderosa pine.
There are three riding and hiking areas on the District totaling 40,000 acres (Cook Mountain, King Mountain, and Tongue River Breaks). These areas are closed to motorized travel but provide excellent opportunities for hunting, solitude, and nature study. There are no developed trails within the hiking and riding areas. There are 4 campgrounds and 2 picnic sites on the District.
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Ashland RD
- Blacks Pond Campground
- Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area
- Holiday Spring Campground
- Red Shale Campground
Cabin Rentals
Areas for Cabin Rentals at Ashland RD
Big Game Hunting
Areas for Big Game Hunting at Ashland RD
- Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area
- Diamond Butte Lookout/Cabin
- Holiday Spring Campground
- Red Shale Campground
- Whitetail Cabin
Small Game Hunting
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Ashland RD
Game Bird/Waterfowl
Areas for Game Bird/Waterfowl at Ashland RD
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Ashland RD
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Ashland RD
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Ashland RD
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Ashland RD
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Ashland RD
Location