Colter
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Colter is a National Forest campground near Cooke City, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Colter 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
- Single Site: $20 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
- 8,027 ft
45.0280, -109.8939 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Colter?
No. Colter 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 Colter?
Camping at Colter costs Single Site: $20 per night.
Is there drinking water at Colter?
Yes, Colter has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Colter?
Colter is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Colter
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Colter, in a straight line: Tower Fall (waterfall, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
More campgrounds: camping near Cooke City and campgrounds in Park.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01