Swan Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Gallatin Gateway, MT, MT
Price: From $26 per night
Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (98 reviews)
Season: May through October
Swan Creek Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 31 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.The campground offers single-family campsites.
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
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Swan Creek Campground is a quiet, scenic gem in Gallatin Canyon with excellent access to fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing. Google reviews consistently praise its peaceful setting nestled in the trees, half a mile off Highway 191.
Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, American Pika, Barrow's Goldeneye, Hairy Woodpecker, Western Tanager, and Mallard have been documented in the area.
Insider tips for Swan Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites and seasonal operations (May-October). Creek water is cold and clean; bring water shoes if planning to wade. Trails are close by; combine with scenic driving and hiking in Gallatin Canyon.
Skip Swan Creek Campground if: You need electrical or water hookups — no hookups available.. You visit in late June or early July — campers report serious mosquito problems during hatch season.. You prefer to avoid ATV traffic — ATVs access upper areas via dirt road, typically mid-day..
Best time to visit Swan Creek Campground: Late July - September — Avoids heavy mosquito season (reported as severe in late June) while campground is still open through October..
Nearby campgrounds: Greek Creek Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Moose Creek Flat Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Moose Creek Group Site (WEST YELLOWSTONE, MT), Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Swan Creek Campground
Cell signal at Swan Creek 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.
Swan Creek Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 31 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.The campground offers single-family campsites.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 13 sites and seasonal operations (May-October).
Creek water is cold and clean; bring water shoes if planning to wade.
Trails are close by; combine with scenic driving and hiking in Gallatin Canyon.
Avoids heavy mosquito season (reported as severe in late June) while campground is still open through October.
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Getting there →
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 30 miles to the Swan Creek turnoff. Turn left and go a half-mile to the campground. From West Yellowstone, travel 58 miles north on Highway 191. Turn right at Swan Creek turnoff and go a half-mile to the campground.
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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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