Hood Creek Campground
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 23 |
| Group sites | 1 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
24 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 22 | Gravel | Full | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Pull-through | 42 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Pull-through | 40 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 010 | Standard | Pull-through | 42 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 011 | Standard | Pull-through | 45 | Gravel | No / No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 012 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 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
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 45 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site 006 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | 5/16 -10/15 |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations: http://www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees | Day Use Site: Free if not reserved No overnight Overnight Site: $170.00 15 vehicles maximum |
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Getting there
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.
| Coordinates | 45.4850° N, 110.9678° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShenango Pile Rx
14 mi from the campground
- PrescribedNorth Bridger Brackett Creek Pile Burning Rx
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
46 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 | Rite Bobbin ↗ | 12.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Valley Trailer Sales Inc ↗ | 21.1 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 0.6 miBlackmore Picnic Area ↗Day use
- 0.6 mi
- 1.8 miPalisade Falls Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miUpper Westshore Loop0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miBlack Crescent0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miLower Wildhorse Lick ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.4 miHood Creek2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.4 miWildhorse Cutoff0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.5 miUpper Wildhorse Lick ↗6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.7 miLick Creek Trailhead ↗Custer Gallatin National Forest
- 1.8 miPalisade Falls Trailhead ↗Custer Gallatin National Forest
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
Custer Gallatin National Forest begins about 8.6 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.6 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
- Anderson SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 10.2 mi
- Little Bear SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 10.5 mi
- Cottonwood SchoolBuilding · Gallatin Gateway · 12.8 mi
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Hood Creek Campground?
Sites at Hood Creek Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations: http://www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Hood Creek Campground?
Day Use Site: Free if not reserved No overnight Overnight Site: $170.00 15 vehicles maximum
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Hood Creek Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Hood Creek Campground have?
26 sites, including 23 standard sites without power and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Hood Creek Campground?
The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Hood Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Hood Creek Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Hood Creek 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
Are there accessible sites at Hood Creek Campground?
Site 006 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Hood Creek Campground?
Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Hood Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Chisholm Campground (0.9 mi), Langohr Campground (4.1 mi), and Lower Hyalite Group (5.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby