CampgroundDay Use

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites. A GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 20) for DAY USE ONLY is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. Tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated in open meadows along the creek. Some are located among scattered pine and fir trees.

Recreation

Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.

Recreation Sites

  • Standard Nonelectric
  • Group Picnic Area
  • Management
  • Tent Only Nonelectric
  • Overnight
  • Day

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking
  • Backpacking
  • Birding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Photography
  • Star Gazing
  • Water Access

Amenities

  • Campfire Rings
  • Creek Access
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water (hand pump)
  • Firewood
  • Host
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Recycling
  • Self Pay Station
  • Shade
  • Table & Benches
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Waterfront Sites
  • Picnic Table
  • Tent Pad
  • Fire Pit
  • Accessibility

Nearby Attractions

Hyalite Reservoir is just 3.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking.

The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.

Getting Here

Latitude
45° 32' 1.0000" N
Longitude
111° 0' 54.0000" W
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south along 19th Avenue for 7 miles, to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue south for about 5 miles, to the campground.

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 the area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.

  • A GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 20) for DAY USE ONLY is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. 

  • Firewood for sale here at $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 from 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 available at this campground

    • Contact Information

    For facility specific information, please call (406) 522-2520.

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