Montana · Camping

Battle Ridge

May–Sep
best months

Is Battle Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Battle Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,406 ft
  • Bozeman Ranger DistrictCuster Gallatin National Forest

Battle Ridge is a Forest Service campground on the east side of the Bridger Mountains area, within the Bozeman Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. It sits on Forest Service land, and the nearest town is Bozeman. The site has vault toilets, and fees are required for use. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 79°F with lows in the mid-40s, while winter highs stay near freezing. Fairy Creek Trail, a mountain biking route, starts just 0.1 mile away, and Battle Ridge Cabin is 0.8 mile off. Ross Peak, a climbing area, lies about 4 miles away, and Fairy Lake campground is roughly 4.4 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Battle Ridge

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      33° / 14°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 13°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 26°

      9 wet

    5. May

      59° / 34°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      68° / 41°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 46°

      8 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 44°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 38°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 29°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 20°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 13°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilsall 8 Ene, MT, 20.7 mi away at 5,865 ft. The station sits about 500 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.