Gallatin National Forest manages Chisholm Campground at the southeast end of Hyalite Reservoir, where ten sites sit among a mature stand of lodgepole pine. The campground has water and sewer hookups, a water pump near site 10, a double vault toilet, and trash service. Sites run $26 per night and are all reservable, which matters here since the campground fills regularly during summer weekends. The season runs May 15 through September 15.
Sites are spacious with room for tents and hammocks, though a few reviewers note some spots feel a bit cramped. A small creek runs through the property, and Hyalite Reservoir is roughly a two-minute walk away, giving campers direct access to fishing and kayaking without driving. The grounds stay generally clean; the single vault toilet draws mixed reports, with some visitors finding it well-maintained and others noting fly problems. No electrical hookups are available, which one reviewer flagged as a drawback given the nightly fee.
Hiking options are a short drive from camp. The Palisades Falls trailhead has a paved 0.7-mile route to the falls, and Hyalite Creek Trail #427 covers a strenuous 14-mile round trip past eight waterfalls to Hyalite Lake. Nearby options include Hood Creek Campground and Hyalite Canyon Road Dispersed above Hyalite Reservoir (Gallatin NF) for those wanting alternatives in the same drainage. As Brodie B. puts it, the campground is "small, quiet, laid back." Chisholm works best for campers who prioritize water access and trail proximity over electrical amenities.
Description
Overview
Chisholm Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir in the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, 18 miles south of Bozeman, Montana. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.
Recreation
Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek and the East Fork offer fishing as well. Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the popular Hyalite Peak Trail. This 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as it climbs past numerous waterfalls, to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.
Facilities
The campground has handicapped accessible toilets. It also has picnic tables, trash service, drinking water, and fire rings.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of pine and fir trees, next to Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The East Fork Hyalite Creek runs alongside the north side of the campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
Fee Info
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChisholm Campground is located in Montana near Emigrant
Public CampgroundDirections
From Main Street in Bozeman, take 19th Avenue south for 7 miles to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue south for 11 miles to the campground. The last mile of road is gravel.
Coordinates
45.4747222 N
110.9561111 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 41 min from Bozeman, MT
- 2 hrs 4 min from Helena, MT
- 2 hrs 42 min from Billings, MT
- 3 hrs 16 min from Great Falls, MT
