Blackmore Campground sits in Gallatin National Forest roughly 30 minutes south of Bozeman, tucked into a forested corridor along Hyalite Canyon Road where day-use traffic heading to trailheads passes through regularly. It's a first-come, first-served site, no reservations accepted. The surrounding terrain is dense with conifers, and in-camp trails connect sites to a nearby creek.
Amenities here are straightforward: vault toilets, fire pits, picnic tables, bear boxes, and recycling facilities. Cell service is essentially nonexistent. Reviewers consistently flag the cleanliness of the facilities as a standout, and midweek the campground tends to thin out considerably, with several sites sitting empty by Tuesday or Wednesday. Evenings near the reservoir area can draw outside visitors, which reviewers note adds some noise after dark. Road proximity also contributes to background sound, though one reviewer described it as "near the road so some road noise but other than that it was quiet."
Hikers have direct access to trails across the road, and Hyalite Reservoir is a short walk via an in-camp trail. Nearby options include Hyalite Below Dam Camping and Hood Creek Campground, both within a mile for those who arrive and find Blackmore full. Campers exploring the broader region can also browse camping near Gallatin National Forest for additional options across the canyon system.
At $26 per night, arriving before early evening on summer weekends gives the best chance of securing a site.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlackmore Campground is located in Montana near Gallatin Gateway
Public CampgroundCoordinates
45.48493093 N
110.97939036 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 37 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 38 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 12 min from Great Falls, MT
