Blacks Pond
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Blacks Pond is a National Forest campground near Ashland, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Blacks Pond sits inside Custer Gallatin National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,679 ft
45.3470, -106.2864 in Rosebud. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Blacks Pond?
No. Blacks Pond is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Blacks Pond?
Camping at Blacks Pond is free.
Is there drinking water at Blacks Pond?
No. Blacks Pond has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Blacks Pond?
Blacks Pond is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Blacks Pond
More campgrounds: camping near Ashland and campgrounds in Rosebud.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01