About Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area
A campground on the Ashland Ranger District. **Camp sites:** 4 **Picnic Site:** 1 **Accessible Facilities:** Toilet **Trash Pickup:** No **Firewood:** No No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 10 day stay limit. **Information:** Ashland District Office Box 168, Hwy 212 Ashland, MT 59003 (406) 784-2344
- Season: Year-Round Weather Dependent
- Managed by: Custer Gallatin National Forest, FS
- Where: 14 mi southeast of Birney, MT · 45.30917, -106.24694
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Aug–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow Creek | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 4.8 mi |
| 40952 | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 5.0 mi |
| Paget Creek | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 9.0 mi |
| 40953 | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Stag Rock | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.9 mi | 5.2 mi |
| O'Dell Creek | ATV road | 1.0 mi | 2.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Blacks Pond Campground 3.3 mi
- Diamond Butte Lookout 15.4 mi
- Red Shale Campground 18.8 mi
- Ashland Rd 22.3 mi
- Moorhead Recreation Site 24.7 mi
- Holiday Spring Campground 26.1 mi