Chisholm Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Chisholm Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir in the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, 18 miles south of Bozeman, Montana.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.
The campground has handicapped accessible toilets. It also has picnic tables, trash service, drinking water, and fire rings.
Need to Know
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.
Bears frequent this area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
Firewood - $10.00 per bundle
Camping fee covers the first two vehicles (2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle). Extra vehicle fee of $9.00 is charged for the third vehicle.
Check in 2:00 PM - Check out 12:00 PM/Noon
Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.
There are NO Showers located in this campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine and fir trees, next to Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The East Fork Hyalite Creek runs alongside the north side of the campground.
Recreation
Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek and the East Fork offer fishing as well.
Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the popular Hyalite Peak Trail. This 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as it climbs past numerous waterfalls, to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.
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 Main Street in Bozeman, take 19th Avenue south for 7 miles to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue south for 11 miles to the campground. The last mile of road is gravel.
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop CHIS, Type Standard Nonelectric
