CM Campgrounds MapFederal campground finder

HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND

Bozeman, Montana · USDA Forest Service

RVTentDump stationShowersLake/water
HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND — official Recreation.gov photo

Photo: Recreation.gov

About

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.For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.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. 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.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.

Directions

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.

Location

Map tiles © OpenStreetMap.

Details

State
Montana
City / area
Bozeman
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Campsites
24
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
$26–$185 / night
Rating
4.19 / 5 (138 reviews on Recreation.gov)
Equipment
Tent, RV, Trailer

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Nearby campgrounds