Lower Hyalite Group
LOWER HYALITE GROUP
Part of Custer Gallatin National Forest
Overview
Lower Hyalite Group Site is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is just nine miles south of Bozeman, MT.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.
Facilities
The campground offers group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. A large shelter is on-site, with picnic tables and a campfire ring. Vault toilet provided. Drinking water and trash collection are not available at the campground. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all garbage. Firewood available at Langohr campground for $10.00 per bundle.
Gate will be unlocked but closed on day of arrival. If assistance is needed please call 623-910-0170
Natural Features
The group site sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A forest of fir, pine and spruce trees covers the surrounding mountains.Recreation
Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.Nearby Attractions
Hyalite Reservoir is just 6.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking.The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.Important Notices
Drinking water is not available at the campground.
Group area is available for day use, for the same rate as overnight use.
An additional fee will be collected at the campground if the number of people listed on the reservation is exceeded.
Hyalite Canyon Road (Forest Road 62) is closed to all motorized use annually from April 1 through May 16.
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.
Firewood is available at Langohr Campground for $10.00 per bundle.
Bears frequent the area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
Gate will be unlocked but closed on day of arrival. If assistance is needed please see host at Langohr Campground or call (406)646-1012 option 2.
Pallet fires are not allowed.
No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.
There are NO Shower facilities available at this campground
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Climbing - Climbing
- Boating - Boating
- Berry Picking - Berry Picking
- Birding - Birding
- Backpacking - Backpacking
- Photography - Photography
- Star Gazing - Star Gazing
Directions
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles, to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue south for two miles, to the group area.
Contact Information
Phone: 406-646-1012
