Lower Hyalite Group
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bozeman, MT, MT
Price: From $185 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Lower Hyalite Group Site is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is just nine miles south of Bozeman, MT. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Located in scenic Hyalite Canyon just 9 miles south of Bozeman with excellent fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Campers praise the spacious group site, huge fire pits, riverside location, and proximity to town with access to hiking trails and climbing.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, Long-tailed Weasel, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Dipper, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area
Insider tips for Lower Hyalite Group: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Firewood available for sale on-site Group site includes a pavilion
Skip Lower Hyalite Group if: You need RV/trailer hookups — none available. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations only (May-October). Budget is tight — $185/night is relatively expensive for the area.
Best time to visit Lower Hyalite Group: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Langohr Campground (Bozeman, MT), Fox Creek Cabin (Mt) (BOZEMAN, MT), Hood Creek Campground (Bozeman, MT), Little Bear Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lower Hyalite Group
Cell signal at Lower Hyalite Group (Bozeman, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 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.
Lower Hyalite Group Site is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is just nine miles south of Bozeman, MT. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Firewood available for sale on-site
Group site includes a pavilion
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife 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 south for two miles, to the group area.
Campground entrance
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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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