Hood Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bozeman, MT, MT
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$185 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (109 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir on the Gallatin National Forest with well-spaced, private sites and amazing lake/mountain views. Offers diverse recreation including boating, fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat and Arctic grayling, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area. Also expect mountain goats, American red squirrels, and birds including gray jays and American dippers.
Insider tips for Hood Creek Campground: Book early — it's a popular federal campground with limited 24 sites. Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available. 17 miles south of Bozeman via Hyalite Canyon Road for scenic access to hiking, mountain biking, and backpacking in the area.
Skip Hood Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites.. You want a quiet camping experience — Google reviews note noise issues with motorcycles and late-night activity.. You're on a tight budget — prices have increased significantly in recent years..
Best time to visit Hood Creek Campground: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB..
Nearby campgrounds: Hyalite Pavilion (Bozeman, MT), Maxey Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Chisholm Campground (Bozeman, MT), Window Rock Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hood Creek Campground
Cell signal at Hood Creek Campground (Bozeman, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
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.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
it's a popular federal campground with limited 24 sites.
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available.
17 miles south of Bozeman via Hyalite Canyon Road for scenic access to hiking, mountain biking, and backpacking in the area.
Official operating season per RIDB.
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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.
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