Battle Ridge
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Fees are required for this site. Battle Ridge is a National Forest campground near Bozeman, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Battle Ridge 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
- Fees are required for this site
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
- 6,406 ft
45.8830, -110.8796 in Gallatin. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Battle Ridge?
No. Battle Ridge 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 Battle Ridge?
Camping at Battle Ridge costs Fees are required for this site.
Is there drinking water at Battle Ridge?
No. Battle Ridge has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Battle Ridge?
Battle Ridge is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Battle Ridge
Hot springs and waterfalls nearby
Nearest to Battle Ridge, in straight-line miles: Bozeman Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), and Palisade Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Bozeman and campgrounds in Gallatin.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01