Chisholm Campground

CHISHOLM CAMPGROUND

Overview

Chisholm Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir in the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, 18 miles south of Bozeman, Montana.

The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.

Facilities

The campground has handicapped accessible toilets. It also has picnic tables, trash service, drinking water, and fire rings.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of pine and fir trees, next to Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The East Fork Hyalite Creek runs alongside the north side of the campground.

Recreation

Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek and the East Fork offer fishing as well.

Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the popular Hyalite Peak Trail. This 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as it climbs past numerous waterfalls, to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Important Notices

Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Bears frequent this area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
Firewood - $10.00 per bundle
Camping fee covers the first two vehicles (2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle). Extra vehicle fee of $9.00 is charged for the third vehicle.
Check in 2:00 PM - Check out 12:00 PM/Noon

Quiet hours 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.
There are NO Showers located in this campground.

Available Activities

Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
Hiking - Hiking
Fishing - Fishing
Camping - Camping
Biking - Biking
Birding - Birding
Canoeing - Canoeing
Kayaking - Kayaking
Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
Photography - Photography
Star Gazing - Star Gazing
Swimming - Swimming
Water Access - Water Access
Mushroom Picking - Mushroom Picking
Berry Picking - Berry Picking
Off Road Vehicle Trails - Off Road Vehicle Trails

Directions

From Main Street in Bozeman, take 19th Avenue south for 7 miles to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue south for 11 miles to the campground. The last mile of road is gravel.

Contact Information

Phone: (406)646-1012

Rental Options

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