Hungry Horse Ranger District

Dispersed camping is free, and permitted almost everywhere on the Flathead National Forest. Camping in undeveloped areas requires you to help keep the sites in good condition.

Groups over 75 people are not allowed.
Dispersed camping is NOT allowed near developed recreation areas including campgrounds, trailheads and day-use areas.
Water, restrooms, and trash cans are not provided. Pack out all your trash.
Adhere to all food storage order, stay limits, and other posted alerts, rules, and regulations; there are specific rules & regulations when camping within the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex or near the Three Forks of the Flathead River.
Use existing fire rings. Avoid creating new fire rings. Your fire must be attended at all times and be dead out before leaving. Ensure you are aware of any campfire restrictions.
To dispose of waste, dig a cathole 6-8 inches deep and 8-inches wide at least 200-feet away from water, camp and trails to bury feces. Cover all waste with the soil you removed, and sprinkle the disturbed ground with leaves, pine needles, or other organic debris. Urinate on rocks and avoiding vegetation if possible, and well away from water and camp.
Do not leave toilet paper or wipes on the ground after you pee. Carry a zipper-lock plastic bag and pack out your toilet paper.
Know and follow all seasonal closures and never go beyond gates or other barriers on roads; Motorized use is limited to roads and trails designated on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Do not park or camp in front of closed gates. This prevents authorized users, including emergency responders, from accessing the road.