Campground

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites, with and without electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. A day-use group picnic area is available on-site as well, and can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

Recreation

Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.

The Elkhorn Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the south end of the campground.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Standard Electric
  • Management
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Birding
  • Berry Picking
  • Backpacking
  • Photography
  • Star Gazing
  • Water Access

Amenities

  • Campfire Rings
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Entrance Station
  • Firewood
  • Host
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling
  • Self Pay Station
  • Shade
  • Trailheads
  • Water Spigot
  • Waterfront Sites
  • Picnic Table
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Food Storage Locker

Nearby Attractions

The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located 45 miles south of the campground, in the town of West Yellowstone. Visitors enjoy day trips to the park for unparalleled wildlife viewing, beautiful scenery and unique geologic features.

The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in the town of West Yellowstone is a popular attraction. It showcases live grizzly bears, gray wolves and various birds of prey, and has a variety of exhibits and educational programs.

Getting Here

Latitude
45° 10' 27.0001" N
Longitude
111° 14' 30.0001" W
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.

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.

  • Firewood is available for sale at host site for $10.00/bundle.

  • Camping fee covers the first 2 vehicles or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. $9.00/vehicle is charged for any additional vehicles.

  • 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) 522-2520.

    Additional Information