West Boulder
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $12 per night. West Boulder is a National Forest campground near Big Timber, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
West Boulder sits inside Custer Gallatin National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.8 miles outside the boundary of Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,544 ft
45.5475, -110.3078 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at West Boulder?
No. West Boulder 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 West Boulder?
Camping at West Boulder costs Single Site: $12 per night.
Is there drinking water at West Boulder?
Yes, West Boulder has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages West Boulder?
West Boulder is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around West Boulder
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to West Boulder, in straight-line miles: Natural Bridge Falls (waterfall, 3.4 miles), and Chico Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
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- Free
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- Free
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- Free
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- Not on record
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- Single Site: $12 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Big Timber and campgrounds in Park.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01