Cow Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Cow Creek is a National Forest campground near Powder River, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Cow Creek 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
- 3,836 ft
45.3099, -106.2425 in Powder River. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Cow Creek?
No. Cow Creek 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 Cow Creek?
Camping at Cow Creek is free.
Who manages Cow Creek?
Cow Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Cow Creek
More campgrounds: camping near Powder River and campgrounds in Powder River.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01