Soda Butte Campground

Campground · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,809 ft
Elevation

THIS CAMPGROUND IS HARD SIDED CAMPING ONLY

Open late June - Labor Day, weather dependent.

A campground in Beartooth Country on the Gardiner District.


 

Maps: Soda Butte Campground Map

Camp sites: 27

Accessible Facilities:
Fire Grates
Food Boxes
Tables
Tent Pads
Toilets
Trash Cans
Water

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.

Information:
Gardiner Office
P.O. Box 5; 805 Scott St.
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7375

The facts

  • Season: 7/1 – 9/7 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

1 mi E of Cooke City on US 212

45.02419, -109.91201 · 45°1'27.1"N 109°54'43.2"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in4.13.83.93.73.83.52.01.82.13.23.94.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

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Common questions about Soda Butte Campground

Can you reserve a site at Soda Butte Campground?
No. Soda Butte Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Soda Butte Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Soda Butte Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $5.00 each additional vehicle

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Facilities: Fire Rings Food Boxes Tables Toilets Trash Cans Water Parking

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Soda Butte Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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