Pine Creek Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Livingston, MT, MT

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$95 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (147 reviews)

Season: May through October

Pine Creek Campground is located approximately 13 miles south of Livingston, and a few miles east of the Yellowstone River and Highway 89, in Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking and fishing opportunities in a beautiful natural setting.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers several single-family campsites, as well as an OVERNIGHT GROUP CAMPING AREA (SITE 26) and GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 28) is available for DAY-USE ONLY . Tables and campfire

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

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

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

Pine Creek Campground offers excellent fishing opportunities for whitefish, rainbow, and brown trout with an accessible fishing dock, plus scenic hiking and wildlife viewing in a well-maintained natural setting near Livingston, MT. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean grounds, friendly host, and special atmosphere of this federal campground.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Elk, American Bison, Red Fox present in area. Also watch for Sandhill Crane, Ruffed Grouse, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Pine Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited 27 sites Campsite #11 highly rated by reviewers Creekside Trail is an accessible nature walk along Pine Creek Accessible fishing dock available for anglers Star gazing and berry picking opportunities noted in activity list

Skip Pine Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You're planning to visit November through April — campground is seasonal (May-October only). You prefer dispersed camping or less established facilities — this is a developed federal campground.

Best time to visit Pine Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. June-August — Peak fishing season for trout; hiking and wildlife viewing optimal.

Nearby campgrounds: Fourmile Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Snowbank Campground (Gardiner, MT), Mill Creek Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), West Boulder Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Creek Campground

Cell signal at Pine Creek Campground (Livingston, 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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Livingston, MT, MT★ 4.6 (147 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Pine Creek Campground is located approximately 13 miles south of Livingston, and a few miles east of the Yellowstone River and Highway 89, in Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking and fishing opportunities in a beautiful natural setting.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The campground offers several single-family campsites, as well as an OVERNIGHT GROUP CAMPING AREA (SITE 26) and GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 28) is available for DAY-USE ONLY . Tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection.

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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
Max RV20 ft
HookupsNo hookups.
ADA sites1 sites
Bear boxesYes — at every site
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

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 RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You're planning to visit November through April — campground is seasonal (May-October only)✕ You prefer dispersed camping or less established facilities — this is a developed federal campground

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with limited 27 sites

Campsite #11 highly rated by reviewers

Creekside Trail is an accessible nature walk along Pine Creek

Accessible fishing dock available for anglers

Star gazing and berry picking opportunities noted in activity list

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Best: June-August

Peak fishing season for trout; hiking and wildlife viewing optimal

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Elk, American Bison, Red Fox present in area. Also watch for Sandhill Crane, Ruffed Grouse, and Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

Location

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Getting there →

From Livingston, head south on Highway 89 for 9 miles. Turn left onto East Side Road and continue 6 miles. Go a quarter-mile past the town of Pine Creek and turn onto Forest Road 202. Continue 3 miles south to the campground. From Gardiner, travel north on Highway 89 to the Pray turnoff on Mill Creek Road. Turn right onto Mill Creek Road and go a half-mile to the stop sign at the junction with East Side Road. Turn left on East Side Road and go about 10 miles to Forest Road 202. Turn right onto 2

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Pine Creek Campground cost per night?+
Pine Creek Campground costs $26–$95 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Pine Creek Campground open?+
Pine Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Pine Creek Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Pine Creek Campground?+
Pine Creek Campground can accommodate RVs up to 20 feet.
How do I make reservations at Pine Creek Campground?+
Pine Creek Campground 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 Pine Creek Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Pine Creek Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Pine Creek Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Pine Creek Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$26 /night★ 4.6 (147)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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