Established Camping
Eagle Creek Campground Custer Gallatin National Forest — Custer Gallatin National Forest
Eagle Creek Campground is located in the Custer Gallatin National Forest near the Montana-Wyoming border. The terrain consists of forested areas with nearby mountains and valleys. Campers can explore Yellowstone National Park, which is less than an hour away, offering geothermal features and diverse wildlife.
Description
Overview
Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park's majestic peaks. This 20-site campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48 RVs. The Yellowstone River Trailhead is also located within this campground. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and horse corrals are provided to the public. There are no hook-ups available. Food storage order is in effect from March 1st through December 1st.
Recreation
The Yellowstone River Trailhead is located within the camground. There are horse corrals for use by campers and day users. Many other hiking opportunities are locted within a 15 minute drive. The Yellowstone River is close by with access to rafting and fishing activites.
Facilities
Eagle Creek campground offers 20 sites for use by RV or tents. 18 sites are single sites, two sites are double sites. Sites 19 and 20 are located adjacent to horse corrals and are reserved for stock users until 4 pm and then are first come first serve for 1 night only. Not all sites are level. There are no hook-ups available. There is no water or sewer dump located close to the campground. Food storage restrictions are in effect from March 1st through December 1st. Bear boxes are located at each site to store food and other bear attractants.
Natural Features
The campground is located at about 6100 feet overlooking__the Gallatin Mountains. There is a small creek that runs along the west side of the campground filled with small Aspen trees. It is not uncommon to have Elk roaming through and bedding in the grass.
Nearby Attractions
The Northwest entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located about a 10 minute drive away and offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.__Soak and relax at Yellowstone Hotsprings resort situated in the nearby town of Corwin Springs.
Fee Info
First Come, First Serve Sites are paid for at the campground self service fee station. Please remember, The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee for a sigle site, four vechicles for a double site. Any additional vehicles will be assessed a $5.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be need to be deposited in the self service fee station.
Location
Eagle Creek Campground Custer Gallatin National Forest — Custer Gallatin National Forest is located in Montana
Directions
From Livingston, MT - Head south toward Gardiner, MT on Highway 89 for 54 miles. Turn Left onto Jardine Rd. Go .9 miles, stay right at the split. Head another 1.2 miles, campground will be on your left.
Coordinates
45.042949 N
110.680848 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Yellowstone Hot Springs Resort
7 min away
Hicks Park
3 hrs 8 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 11 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 30 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 35 min from Helena, MT
- 4 hrs 24 min from Idaho Falls, ID
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
