Nine sites sit along the banks of Hebgen Lake in Gallatin National Forest, and getting there requires navigating several miles of washboard USFS road after the pavement ends. The road is manageable for most vehicles, but campers with longer rigs should know that the turnaround loop accommodates rigs up to 35 feet without difficulty, though Roy S. notes "a skilled driver can maneuver the stump challenge" in something larger. Two more primitive sites sit along the access road before the main loop, offering more separation from neighbors but no lake views.
The main sites face Hebgen Lake directly, with a boat ramp providing water access for paddlers and anglers. Bugs are a consistent issue, particularly in early season, so pack repellent regardless of when you visit. Bear activity is frequent enough that the campground has bear-protected food storage containers positioned near each pair of sites, and an information board near the vault toilet posts current alerts and bear education materials. Cell service runs at 3 or more bars on both AT&T and Verizon.
Fees run $23 per night for up to eight people and one vehicle, paid on arrival by cash envelope or QR code scan. The vault toilet has drawn consistently positive comments for cleanliness. Campers looking at campgrounds near West Yellowstone will find this one among the more water-accessible options in the area. Nearby alternatives include Old Rumbaugh Campground and Lonesomehursrt Campground and Boat Launch for different site configurations along the same corridor. Weekdays in early May see very light use; expect more competition for sites through the peak of summer.
Description
A campground by Hebgen Lake on the Hebgen Lake District.
Camp sites: 7 sites
Accessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends and holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. Information: Hebgen Lake Office P.O. Box 520 West Yellowstone, MT 59758 (406) 823-6961
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCherry Creek Campground is located in Montana near West Yellowstone
Public CampgroundDirections
8 mi W of West Yellowstone on US 20, 6 mi N on Hebgen Lake Rd
Coordinates
44.75106553 N
111.26400482 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/22/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/22/26
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 8/22/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/22/26
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 3 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 41 min from Idaho Falls, ID
- 3 hrs 13 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 24 min from Pocatello, ID
