Lonesomehurst Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: West Yellowstone, MT, MT
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$35 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (164 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lonesomehurst Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, just 20 minutes from West Yellowstone, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers several single-family sites. Four RV-compatible sites have electric hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
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Lonesomehurst offers 27 spacious sites on the scenic banks of Hebgen Lake, Montana's premier stillwater fishing lake, with excellent amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, drinking water, and a full-time camp host. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful lake views, ample space for tents and RVs, and exceptional camp host service (4.5/5 from 131 reviews).
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, American bison, plains bison, coyotes, bald eagles, and double-crested cormorants documented within 8km of campground.
Insider tips for Lonesomehurst Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need full hookups. Firewood available for purchase on-site. Camp host Norm and the team actively maintain facilities and provide excellent service.
Skip Lonesomehurst Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups on select sites.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You prefer campgrounds with no federal booking requirements or restrictions..
Best time to visit Lonesomehurst Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Basin Station Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Cherry Creek Campground (West Yellowstone, MT), Yellowstone Park / West Gate KOA Holiday (West Yellowstone, MT), Rainbow Point Campground (West Yellowstone, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lonesomehurst Campground
Cell signal at Lonesomehurst Campground (West Yellowstone, MT): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Lonesomehurst Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, just 20 minutes from West Yellowstone, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers several single-family sites. Four RV-compatible sites have electric hookups.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if you need full hookups.
Firewood available for purchase on-site.
Camp host Norm and the team actively maintain facilities and provide excellent service.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From West Yellowstone, travel west on Highway 20 for eight miles, then continue four miles north on Hebgen Lake Road (Denny Creek Road).
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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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