Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness encompasses 944,000 acres of alpine lakes, granite peaks, dense forests, and vast plateaus across southern Montana.

The United States Congress designated this area as protected wilderness in 1978, incorporating sections of the Custer and Gallatin National Forests.

Native American tribes, particularly the Crow and Shoshone people, used these mountain ranges for hunting and gathering before European settlement.

Visitors must obtain permits for camping and fishing activities, while motorized vehicles and mechanical equipment remain prohibited throughout the wilderness.

The wilderness contains Montana's highest peak, Granite Peak, reaching 12,799 feet, along with more than 120 summits exceeding 10,000 feet.

Location: Montana

Operator: United States Forest Service

GPS coordinates: 45.10000,-109.93300

Latest update: May 20, 2025 13:32