Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground
Reviewed Jul. 13, 2019

Creekside camping in active bear country

Drive towards Yellowstone and the head east. The road is nice and meanders through ranches and homes, even after turning to dirt. We saw deer as well as an eagle taking flight next to us. Way at the end of the road is Snowbank. The road through camp is narrow and two-way so exercise caution. We were lucky to find a site unreserved for one night. 

Sites have different feels to them. Ours stretches- car then teardrop then picnic table then fire pit and finally extra space for tents. We’re right by the creek and it’s loud enough so we don’t hear that generator down the way. Water is available and there are a number of vault toilets throughout. We got set up just before the thunderstorms. It rained hard and then the hail started. 

A trailhead is just outside the entrance. Tall grass was everywhere and we never saw anyone parked there. We’re assuming that it doesn’t get used as much. 

This is active bear territory and there are ample warnings. This is a beautiful, remote campground that we are enjoying.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
  • Review photo of Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground by Art S., July 13, 2019
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