Fairy Lake
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Fairy Lake is a National Forest campground near Bozeman, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Fairy Lake 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 and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,688 ft
45.9073, -110.9630 in Gallatin. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Fairy Lake?
No. Fairy Lake 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 Fairy Lake?
Camping at Fairy Lake is free.
Is there drinking water at Fairy Lake?
Yes, Fairy Lake has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Fairy Lake?
Fairy Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Fairy Lake
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Fairy Lake, in a straight line: Bozeman Hot Springs (hot spring, 20 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