Soda Butte
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Soda Butte is a National Forest campground near Cooke City, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Soda Butte 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
- 7,784 ft
45.0238, -109.9161 in Park. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Soda Butte?
No. Soda Butte 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 Soda Butte?
Camping at Soda Butte costs Single Site: $20 per night.
Is there drinking water at Soda Butte?
Yes, Soda Butte has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Soda Butte?
Soda Butte is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Soda Butte
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Soda Butte, in a straight line: Tower Fall (waterfall, 25 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