Snowbank Campground
View this site on Recreation.gov Vea este sitio en Recreation.gov. A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on the Yellowstone District. Bridge to Campground Washed Out in 2022 flood.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $24.00 includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations: http://www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 |
| Fees | $24.00 includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.2892° N, 110.5487° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Parks Fly Shop ↗ | 19.4 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Valley Trailer Sales Inc ↗ | 44.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 14.5 miPine Creek Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miWicked Creek ↗17.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.3 miWicked Ridge ↗6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miAnderson Ridge ↗14.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.4 miHighland1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miEast Dam Creek ↗4.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2 miEast Fork Mill Creek ↗11.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
This campground sits inside Custer Gallatin National Forest.
- inCuster Gallatin National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,412,203 acres
- 0.8 miAbsaroka-Beartooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 937,102 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.
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Historic landmarks nearby
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Snowbank Campground?
Sites at Snowbank 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: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Snowbank Campground?
$24.00 includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees
Source: Forest Service
Is Snowbank Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Nov 2, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Snowbank Campground?
Snowbank Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Snowbank Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pine Creek Campground (11.5 mi), Bear Creek Campground - Mt (12.6 mi), and Snowbank Campground (13.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby