Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
Custer Gallatin National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Gardiner, MT, MT
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (56 reviews)
Season: May through October
Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park’s majestic peaks. This 20 sites campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48’ RVs.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Bear Boxes
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Eagle Creek Campground offers 20 tent-friendly sites with stunning views overlooking Yellowstone National Park's peaks at 6,100 feet elevation. Campers praise it as 'the most beautiful place' with excellent shade, amenities including fire rings and picnic tables, and direct access to the Yellowstone River Trailhead.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, elk, wapiti, pronghorn, great gray owls, and northern rubber boas documented in the area—typical Yellowstone ecosystem wildlife.
Insider tips for Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest: Book 2 months in advance—campground fills quickly and sites get reassigned before arrival Sites accommodate RVs up to 48 feet but most sites best for vehicles under 20 feet per reviews Asphalt roads with gravel/unpaved sites provide good access and shade from abundant trees
Skip Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest if: You need RV hookups—none available at this campground. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer last-minute reservations—federal campground requires advance booking.
Best time to visit Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest: May-October — Official operating season only; seasonal operations mean limited availability outside these months.. June-September — Peak season with full services; book 2+ months in advance per camper reports..
Nearby campgrounds: Mammoth Campground (Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, WY), Bear Creek Campground - Mt (Ennis, MT), Indian Creek Campground (Wy) (Yellowstone, WY), Tower Fall Campground (YELLOWSTONE, WY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
Cell signal at Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest (Gardiner, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park’s majestic peaks. This 20 sites campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48’ RVs.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 2 months in advance
campground fills quickly and sites get reassigned before arrival
Sites accommodate RVs up to 48 feet but most sites best for vehicles under 20 feet per reviews
Asphalt roads with gravel/unpaved sites provide good access and shade from abundant trees
Official operating season only; seasonal operations mean limited availability outside these months.
Peak season with full services; book 2+ months in advance per camper reports.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Livingston, MT - Head south toward Gardiner, MT on Highway 89 for 54 miles. Turn Left onto Jardine Rd. Go .9 miles, stay right at the split. Head another 1.2 miles, campground will be on your left.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Custer Gallatin National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Custer Gallatin National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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