Campground

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Electric
  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Photography
  • Swimming
  • Water Access
  • Star Gazing
  • Backpacking
  • Berry Picking

Amenities

  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Campfire Rings
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Entrance Station
  • Firewood
  • Food Storage Locker
  • Host
  • Lake Access
  • Pets Allowed
  • Recycling
  • Self Pay Station
  • Shade
  • Table & Benches
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water Spigot
  • Waterfront Sites
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Grills/Fire Ring
  • Satellite TV Access
  • Electricity

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
44° 44' 9.5600" N
Longitude
111° 13' 52.6800" W
From West Yellowstone, travel west on Highway 20 for eight miles, then continue four miles north on Hebgen Lake Road (Denny Creek Road).

Need to Know

  • Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.

  • Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest.

  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

  • 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.

    • Contact Information

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 823-6961.

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