Moose Creek Flat Campground
Moose Creek Flat Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 13 |
| group picnic area | 1 |
Site guide
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Standard | Pull-through | 50 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
This fully accessible campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A group picnic area (SITE 14) for day use only equipped with 3 standard size picnic tables is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads within the campground are paved, but the parking spurs are gravel.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | 5/15 - 10/15 Limited Service 10/16 - 12/1 |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Fees | Off Season, there is no fee and no amenities available. Peak Season, there is a $24.00 fee which includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees |
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Getting there
From Bozeman, take Highway 191 south for 32 miles. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north 57 miles. The campground is on the west side of the highway.
| Coordinates | 45.3567° N, 111.1714° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNorth Bridger Brackett Creek Pile Burning Rx
36 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
37 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Grizzly Outfitters ↗ | 9.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Valley Trailer Sales Inc ↗ | 27.2 mi |
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Moose Creek Flat Campground - Gallatin National Forest, MT
Worth a stop
- 11.5 miTwin Cabin Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.9 miBlackmore Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 12.9 mi
- 13.7 miPalisade Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMoose Creek (snowmo)2.8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miKarst ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.1 miSwan Creek (snowmo)3.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.7 miLine Creek (snowmo) ↗7.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.7 miSwan Creek ↗10.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2.4 miMoose Creek ↗6.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Lee Metcalf Wilderness begins about 6.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.8 miLee Metcalf Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 242,068 acres
- 13.6 miCuster Gallatin National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,412,203 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Crail Ranch BuildingsBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 9.5 mi
- Spanish Creek SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 12.1 mi
- Little Bear SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 13.1 mi
Natural features
The campground sits next to the Gallatin River near Moose Creek, just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. A forest of pine and fir trees covers the surrounding mountainsides, but the campground itself lies in an open meadow. A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often catch a glimpse of bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
Recreation
The surrounding area provides great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. An accessible fishing dock is located at the river's edge. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well. Many trails can be found in Gallatin Canyon. The Swan Creek Trail begins at nearby Swan Creek Campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins about 15 minutes away up Portal Creek Road, three miles south of the campground.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Moose Creek Flat Campground?
Sites at Moose Creek Flat Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Moose Creek Flat Campground?
Off Season, there is no fee and no amenities available. Peak Season, there is a $24.00 fee which includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Moose Creek Flat Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Moose Creek Flat Campground have?
14 sites, including 13 standard sites without power and 1 group picnic area.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Moose Creek Flat Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Moose Creek Flat Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Moose Creek Flat Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Moose Creek Flat Campground?
The surrounding area provides great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Moose Creek Flat Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Moose Creek Group Site (0.4 mi), Swan Creek Campground (1.1 mi), and Greek Creek Campground (1.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby