Hood Creek Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Hood Creek Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is 17 miles south of the city of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.
The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking. A GROUP AREA (SITE 28) for overnight camping is also available for reservation, and can accommodate up to 80 people.
Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A boat ramp is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Firewood is available for $6.00 per bundle.
Notifications and Alerts
Road construction on Hyalite Canyon Road during 2021 season may cause slowdowns, traffic delays & noise heard within the campground. Please consider these conditions when planning your trip. Also, the campground will be closed 8/19/21 thru 8/27/21 due to campground road being paved.
- Full fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves and charcoal grills.
Need to Know
Please remember, the first 2 vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00/night fee for additional vehicles will be collected at the campground.
Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis during and outside the reservation season; call (406) 646-1012 for more information.
- Hyalite Canyon Road (Forest Road 62) is closed to all motorized use annually from April 1 through May 16
- Firewood is available on site for $6.00 per bundle.
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.
Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
Bears frequent the area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is uoccupied.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Some campsites lie in open meadows along the shoreline, while others are located among scattered pine and fir trees.
Recreation
Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek offers 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 is climbs past numerous waterfalls to the beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.
Contact Information
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P.O. BOX 1015 WEST YELLOWSTONE MONTANA 59758
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (406)646-1012
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles, to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue 10 miles to the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 025, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 028, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 029, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
