Halfmoon Campground
A campground in the east crazy mountains on the Yellowstone District. Camp sites: 12. Accessible Facilities: Toilet 6 Sites. Trash Pickup: No. Firewood: No. No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. Information: Livingston Office 5242 Hwy 89.
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Season & status
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Fees | $12.00 site fee, $5.00 additional vehicle fee |
Weather by month
Getting there
11 mi N of Big Timber on US 191, 12 mi W on Big Timber Canyon Rd
| Coordinates | 46.0410° N, 110.2381° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedNorth Bridger Brackett Creek Pile Burning Rx
35 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 | Bob’s Outdoors ↗ | 30.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV Center Montana ↗ | 49 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 0.1 miHalfmoon Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miBig Timber Creek ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.3 miBig Timber Falls0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.4 miBlue Lake1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.1 miSmeller Lake2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.6 miSweet Grass ↗8.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.7 miRock Creek North ↗8.2 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Chicken Creek Farmstead Historic DistrictHistoric district · Clyde Park · 14.2 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Halfmoon Campground?
No. Halfmoon Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Halfmoon Campground?
$12.00 site fee, $5.00 additional vehicle fee
Source: Forest Service
What if Halfmoon Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Spring Creek Campground (39.2 mi, first-come), Daisy Dean Camp (40.6 mi, first-come), and Richardson Campground (41.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby