Lonesomehurst Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Lonesomehurst Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, just 20 minutes from West Yellowstone, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.
The campground offers several single-family sites. Four RV-compatible sites have electric hookups. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided,as well as vault toilets and drinking water. Firewood is available for purchase from the campground host.
Need to Know
Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
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Camping fees cover the first 2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle. $9.00 fee for each additional vehicle.
Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.
No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.
There are NO Shower facilities available at this campground.
Natural Features
Hebgen Lake sits on the Madison River, at an elevation of 6,240 feet. The lake covers 21 square miles and has 65 miles of shoreline. Lonesomehurst is situated on the South Fork Arm of the lake, among lodgepole pines.
A variety of waterfowl is often spotted in the area, including Sandhill cranes, herons, Western grebes, white pelicans, osprey, Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, loons and bald and golden eagles. Bison, deer and moose are frequently seen as well.
Nearby Attractions
West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of exhibits and educational programs.
Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
Recreation
Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier stillwater fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake. A boat ramp is located within the campground.
Hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area.
Contact Information
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-646-1012
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From West Yellowstone, travel west on Highway 20 for eight miles, then continue four miles north on Hebgen Lake Road (Denny Creek Road).
Available Campsites
- Site 16, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 01 Host Site, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop Lonesomehurst Campground , Type Standard Nonelectric
