Colter Campground

Small USFS campground tucked in a spruce grove near Colter Creek, offering a rare established camp option on the Beartooth Highway's alpine section.

Eighteen sites scattered through dense spruce and fir at 7,400 feet elevation, with Colter Creek running nearby. Sites handle RVs up to 32 feet, though getting bigger rigs positioned takes patience. Vault toilets and hand-pump water, but no hookups. Sites 12-18 offer the most privacy, backing up to wilderness boundary.

Open mid-June through September depending on snow. Gets busy on weekends with Yellowstone traffic, but weekdays stay mellow. Campground road is paved but narrow — scout your site before unhitching if you’re pulling a trailer.

Spruce grove camp near Colter Creek

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Place Details

TypeEstablished Campground
Street addressColter Campground, Montana 59020 Get directions →
Elevation (ft)7400 ft
Nearest townCooke City, Montana
Miles from pavement0.2 mi
Minimum vehicleAny vehicle
Access road surfacePaved
Cell serviceNone
Capacity (# of rigs)18 rigs
Cost (USD/night, 0 = free)$18.00 / night
Reservation requiredYes — Reservation site
Stay limit (nights)14 nights
Best seasonJune-September
Land managerUSFS
Permit requiredNo
AmenitiesDrinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Toilets
Coordinates   Open directions
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