Moose Creek Group Site

Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside

Location: WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT

Price: From $115 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: May through October

Moose Creek Group Site is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest of Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Moose Creek is available for group picnicking or camping and can accommodate up to 90 people.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/moose-creek-group-site to be notified when sites open up.

Scenic group site in Gallatin Canyon with excellent hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. One reviewer praised it as a nice backcountry campground in the trees with plenty of water from the creek.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Pacific Marten, Western Tanager, Mallard, Barrow's Goldeneye, Dark-eyed Junco

Fire rules: Fires are not allowed at this site

Insider tips for Moose Creek Group Site: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Plenty of level spots and logs available for sitting despite fire restrictions Located 32 miles south of Bozeman on Highway 191, quarter-mile south of main Moose Creek Flat Campground

Skip Moose Creek Group Site if: You need hookups - no hookups available. You plan to visit November through April - seasonal closure. You want to have campfires - fires not allowed.

Best time to visit Moose Creek Group Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Moose Creek Flat Campground (Gallatin Gateway, 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 Group Site

Cell signal at Moose Creek Group Site (WEST YELLOWSTONE, 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.

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WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT, MT★ 4.8 (5 reviews)From $115/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Moose Creek Group Site is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest of Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Moose Creek is available for group picnicking or camping and can accommodate up to 90 people.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - no hookups available✕ You plan to visit November through April - seasonal closure✕ You want to have campfires - fires not allowed

Insider tips & when to go

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Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability

Plenty of level spots and logs available for sitting despite fire restrictions

Located 32 miles south of Bozeman on Highway 191, quarter-mile south of main Moose Creek Flat Campground

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%
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4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Pacific Marten, Western Tanager, Mallard, Barrow's Goldeneye, Dark-eyed Junco

Location

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Getting there →

From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 32 miles to the turnoff, a quarter-mile south of the main Moose Creek Flat Campground. Turn left onto a gravel road that leads 200 yards to the group site. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 57 miles. The group area is on the east side of the highway across from the campground.

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Moose Creek Group Site cost per night?+
Moose Creek Group Site costs $115 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Moose Creek Group Site open?+
Moose Creek Group Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Moose Creek Group Site have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Moose Creek Group Site?+
Moose Creek Group Site is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Moose Creek Group Site?+
Moose Creek Group Site is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Moose Creek Group Site?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Moose Creek Group Site is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Moose Creek Group Site open, and what are check-in times?+
Moose Creek Group Site is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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$115 /night★ 4.8 (5)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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