Ekalaka Park
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Ekalaka Park is a National Forest campground near Carter, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Ekalaka Park 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
- ✕ Potable water
No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,826 ft
45.7982, -104.5131 in Carter. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Ekalaka Park?
No. Ekalaka Park 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 Ekalaka Park?
Camping at Ekalaka Park is free.
Is there drinking water at Ekalaka Park?
No. Ekalaka Park has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Ekalaka Park?
Ekalaka Park is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Ekalaka Park
More campgrounds: camping near Carter and campgrounds in Carter.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30