Red Cliff Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Gallatin Gateway, MT, MT
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$35 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (272 reviews)
Season: May through October
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Red Cliff Campground sits on the scenic Gallatin River in Gallatin Canyon with excellent hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing opportunities. Campers praise it as a lovely spot with all sites featuring fire rings and picnic tables, plus a free dump station.
Wildlife alert: Moose, Wapiti (Elk), Mule Deer, Bald Eagles, and American Goshawks present in the area. Western Terrestrial Garter Snakes also verified nearby.
Insider tips for Red Cliff Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. South loop (1/2 of campground) has electric hookups on select sites; request these sites if needed. Free dump station on-site; potable water available but no water/sewer hookups. Hiking trail departs from south end of campground.
Skip Red Cliff Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups — only electric available on select sites in south loop.. You prefer to camp during winter months — seasonal closure November through April.. You dislike crowds — RV side can get busy during peak season..
Best time to visit Red Cliff Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Eldridge Guard Station (West Yellowstone, MT), Yellow Mule Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Windy Pass Cabin (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Wapiti Cabin (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Red Cliff Campground
Cell signal at Red Cliff 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.
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
South loop (1/2 of campground) has electric hookups on select sites; request these sites if needed.
Free dump station on-site; potable water available but no water/sewer hookups.
Hiking trail departs from south end of campground.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.
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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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