Ashland Ranger District

The Ashland Ranger District offers a variety of topography, varying from rolling grasslands to steep rock outcrops. Vegetation varies from prairie to dense stands of ponderosa pine.

The District has developed a two-loop ski touring trail in the Camps Pass area of three kilometers and five kilometers. The trails are signed, and parking is plowed on a 'as opportunity permits' basis by the State Highway Department. Whitetail Cabin is available for year-round rental by permit obtainable from the Ranger Station office in Ashland. The charge is $20.00 per night with a maximum limit of four nights. The cabin will sleep four persons, has electricity, and wood is provided. Water must be brought in by the user. The cabin provides a good location for hunting and cross-country skiing.

There are three riding and hiking areas in the District that total about 40,000 acres. The areas are Cook Mountain, King Mountain, and Tongue River Breaks. These areas offer quality hunting, outstanding solitude, and a good opportunity for nature study. Motorized travel is not permitted and the boundaries are posted. There are no developed trails within the areas at this time. Maps of the areas are available at Forest Service offices in Ashland, Fort Howes, Camp Crook, SD, and at the Billings Supervisors office.

Directions: The Ashland District Office is on the south side of Highway 212 in Ashland, Montana, directly across from the Ashland elementary school.

Ashland Ranger District
Custer National Forest, Ashland, MT 59003

Activities Backcountry Skiing Bird Hunting Bird Watching Camping Climbing Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Game Hunting Group Camping Hiking Horseback Riding Hunting Ice Fishing Mountain Biking Nature Photography Picnicking Tent Camping Walking Running Wildlife Viewing Services Campsite

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