Macnab Pond
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Macnab Pond is a National Forest campground near Carter, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Macnab 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
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,482 ft
45.8361, -104.4333 in Carter. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Macnab Pond?
No. Macnab 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 Macnab Pond?
Camping at Macnab Pond is free.
Who manages Macnab Pond?
Macnab Pond is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Macnab Pond
More campgrounds: camping near Carter and campgrounds in Carter.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01