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Snowbank Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest — fishing, hiking

Location: Gardiner, MT, MT

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$60 per night

Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (47 reviews)

Season: May through October

Snowbank Campground will be open for the 2025 camping season! Snowbank Campground is located on the banks of Mill Creek, approximately 29 miles south of Livingston, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and fishing and trail opportunities.

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

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

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

Snowbank Campground offers scenic natural beauty on Mill Creek with excellent fishing opportunities for multiple trout species and proximity to Yellowstone day trips. Google reviewers praise it as a quiet, well-maintained campground with good spacing between sites.

Insider tips for Snowbank Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand RVs must be 30 feet or shorter; the bridge was recently repaired as of 2025 Firewood is available for purchase on-site

Skip Snowbank Campground if: You have an RV over 30 feet in length. You need hookups—no hookups available and campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit outside May-October season.

Best time to visit Snowbank Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Creek Campground (Livingston, MT), Fourmile Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Mill Creek Cabin (LIVINGSTON, MT), Bear Creek Campground - Mt (Ennis, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Snowbank Campground

Cell signal at Snowbank Campground (Gardiner, 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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    Gardiner, MT, MT★ 4.7 (47 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Snowbank Campground will be open for the 2025 camping season! Snowbank Campground is located on the banks of Mill Creek, approximately 29 miles south of Livingston, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty and fishing and trail opportunities.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV30 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    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 ToiletsFirewood for Sale

    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 have an RV over 30 feet in length✕ You need hookups—no hookups available and campground is suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit outside May-October season

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a federal campground with only 11 sites and high demand

    RVs must be 30 feet or shorter; the bridge was recently repaired as of 2025

    Firewood is available for purchase on-site

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    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.

    Location

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    406-646-1012· Custer Gallatin National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for 16 miles to the Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn left (east) onto Mill Creek Road, cross the East River Road (Highway 540) and continue east for 11 miles to the campground. From Gardiner, take Highway 89 north for 36 miles to the Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn right (west) onto Mill Creek Road, cross the East River Road (Highway 540) and continue east for 11 miles to the campground.

    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.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Snowbank Campground cost per night?+
    Snowbank Campground costs $26–$60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Snowbank Campground open?+
    Snowbank Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Snowbank Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Snowbank Campground?+
    Snowbank Campground can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Snowbank Campground?+
    Snowbank 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 Snowbank Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Snowbank Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Snowbank Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Snowbank Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $26 /night★ 4.7 (47)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Pine Creek Campground

    Livingston, MT

    From $26/night

    Fourmile Cabin

    LIVINGSTON, MT

    From $75/night

    Mill Creek Cabin

    LIVINGSTON, MT

    From $75/night

    Bear Creek Campground - Mt

    Ennis, MT

    From $15/night

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