Moose Creek Flat Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Gallatin Gateway, MT, MT
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$60 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (45 reviews)
Season: May through October
Moose Creek Flat Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.The surrounding area provides great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Moose Creek Flat offers scenic riverside camping in Gallatin Canyon with excellent fishing opportunities for multiple trout species and access to hiking, wildlife viewing, and outdoor recreation. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained USFS campground and proximity to the river.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Pacific Marten, Western Tanager, Mallard, Barrow's Goldeneye, Dark-eyed Junco, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake
Insider tips for Moose Creek Flat Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 14 tent sites Site #4 offers direct river access with shade from pine trees No mosquitoes reported by campers despite riverside location
Skip Moose Creek Flat Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You're sensitive to highway noise—Highway 191 traffic is audible during daytime.
Best time to visit Moose Creek Flat Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Moose Creek Group Site (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Swan Creek Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Greek Creek Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moose Creek Flat Campground
Cell signal at Moose Creek Flat Campground (Gallatin Gateway, 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.
Moose Creek Flat Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.The surrounding area provides great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 14 tent sites
Site #4 offers direct river access with shade from pine trees
No mosquitoes reported by campers despite riverside location
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bozeman, take Highway 191 south for 32 miles. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north 57 miles. The campground is on the west side of the highway.
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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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