Hood Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Hood Creek Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is 17 miles south of the city of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.
The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking. A GROUP AREA (SITE 28) for overnight camping is also available for reservation, and can accommodate up to 80 people.
Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A boat ramp is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Need to Know
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- 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 the area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is uoccupied.
Firewood is available $10.00/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 are 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 Shower facilities located at this campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Some campsites lie in open meadows along the shoreline, while others are located among scattered pine and fir trees.
Recreation
Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek offers 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 is climbs past numerous waterfalls to the beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite 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, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles, to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue 10 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
