Cherry Creek Campground, near West Yellowstone, Montana, is a charming spot that offers a cozy escape for campers looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a total of nine campsites, it’s a first-come, first-served location that’s perfect for those who appreciate a more laid-back camping experience.

The campground is well-kept and features picnic tables and fire rings at each site, making it easy to settle in and enjoy a meal or a campfire under the stars. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the facilities, including a vault toilet and bear-proof garbage containers, which help keep the area tidy and safe from wildlife. One camper mentioned, “It is very well-maintained and clean,” highlighting the effort put into keeping the campground in good shape.

Situated right off the banks of Hebgen Lake, Cherry Creek Campground offers stunning views and access to water activities. Whether you’re into kayaking, fishing, or just soaking up the scenery, you’ll find plenty to do. The surrounding area is also great for hiking and exploring, with beautiful forested paths and meadows nearby.

While some campers mentioned the presence of mosquitoes, the overall experience is enhanced by the natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere. Cherry Creek is a solid choice for those looking to unwind and enjoy a slice of Montana’s wilderness.

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

Cherry Creek Campground

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The description really caught us off guard and it’s pretty wrong. 30 ft max length 
No reservations HOWEVER you do have to pay a $16 fee which isn’t a reservation but make sure you do that. 

Nice place

Out of the way

This small campground is tucked away on beautiful hebgen lake. It is a forrest Service campground with pit toilets, very clean. It has picnic tables and fire rings at its established sites. It is a rather long bumpy road into the main campground area on the Lake. There are two more primitive sites along the road coming in, these dont have lake views but are very private, if you needed to run a generator, you really dont have neighbors at either of these sites. Keep following the road in to the final 5 sites or so on the lake with the pit toilets. 

Tucked Away

Cherry Creek Campground comprises  a total of nine campsites, per Recreation.gov and seeing for myself camping here for almost a week. The campsite is first come/first serve, and as of June to July 2024, there is a $23 per campsite fee for a max of 8 people and one vehicle. This fee is relatively low compared to other NPS campgrounds, honestly. It is very well-maintained and clean and consists of one vault toilet (aka: “outhouse”, as well as one large garbage container that is bear protected located at the end of the dirt road/entrance to main campground. There are also several bear protected containers located for every two sites allowing storage for campers’ food and food-related items and supplies helping campers stay safe from frequent bears in the area by storing their food, spices, herbs, pots, pans, dutch ovens, anything aromatic that would attract bears (perfumes, cologne, toothpaste, etc. included, FYI) set away from the campsites, at the end of the vehicle parking for each campsite, so close to the site’s fire pit to use, but also at a good distance away from your tent. There is also an information board next to the campsites’ vault toilet and bear protected garbage container with notices on any warning or alerts in the area, bear education, and policies and rules of the campground. There is also small containers to retrieve envelopes with attached receipts to pay the site’s fees with cash and deposit it in the dropbox next to the board, or else you are able to scan a QR code to pay online. It is a pack in/pack out (including all garbage) campsite. It has a lovely meadow area, allows pets on leash, and right off the banks of Hebgen Lake. It’s so beautiful! We will come again!

Beautiful NPS Campground By Hebgen Lake

Smaller mosquitoes but pretty with amenities

Buggy but nice

The destination is worth the miles of washboard and pothole-enhanced roadway. Yes, it’s USFS road after the pavement, and their budget is thin! 

Our site, 6, was the best for long rigs and RVs. The loop to turn around requires a rig 35’ or less, but a skilled driver can maneuver the stump challenge and enjoy the journey! 

We booked the site upon arrival by scanning the QR code. Occupy the site, then pay, is the standard. AT&amp;T &amp; Verizon service is 3+ bars..

The sites are fairly close together, which wasn’t an issue since we only had one neighbor a few sites away. The vault toilet was clean and appropriately stocked.

The setting and view are soul-inspiring.; we were treated to double rainbows following the evening squall.

The lake is fishable from the shoreline, and the boat ramp makes this the perfect spot for “unimproved “ paradise for water enthusiasts of all sorts.


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