Established Camping
Pine Creek Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 26, 2024 through May 6, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 26, 2024 through May 6, 2025.
Pine Creek Campground, near Livingston, Montana, is a fantastic place for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. Set within the stunning Custer Gallatin National Forest, this campground offers a peaceful escape with well-spaced sites that come equipped with picnic tables, fire rings, and bear-proof storage.
Campers rave about the beautiful scenery and the nearby hiking trails, especially the one leading to Pine Creek Falls. The area is known for its gorgeous mountain views and lush forests, making it a perfect backdrop for your outdoor adventures. One visitor noted, “Beautiful forest campgrounds with really nice mountains,” highlighting the picturesque surroundings.
While the campground is remote, it does have basic amenities like vault toilets and drinking water, ensuring you have what you need for a comfortable stay. Just keep in mind that the access road can be narrow and winding, so take it slow, especially if you're towing a camper. Many campers have enjoyed the tranquility of the area, with one stating, “Peaceful and quiet for the two of us,” making it an ideal spot for relaxation after a day of exploring.
Description
National Forest
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Overview
Pine Creek Campground is located approximately 13 miles south of Livingston, and a few miles east of the Yellowstone River and Highway 89, in Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its hiking and fishing opportunities in a beautiful natural setting.
Recreation
Pine Creek offers anglers the opportunity to fish for whitefish, rainbow and brown trout. An accessible fishing dock is located within the campground. Creekside Trail is an accessible nature trail that meanders along Pine Creek for a half-mile in the campground. The Pine Creek Trailhead offers hiking and horseback riding. Pine Creek Trail climbs five miles up to Pine Creek Lake, a beautiful 32-acre alpine lake. A mile up the trail from the campground, hikers are awarded beautiful views of Pine Creek Falls.
Natural Features
Pine Creek is situated in the foothills of the Absaroka Mountains in the heart of beautiful Paradise Valley. A forest of mature Douglas fir and spruce trees covers the campground.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (406) 522-2520.
Fee Info
The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00/night fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground.
Location
Pine Creek Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Livingston, head south on Highway 89 for 9 miles. Turn left onto East Side Road and continue 6 miles. Go a quarter-mile past the town of Pine Creek and turn onto Forest Road 202. Continue 3 miles south to the campground. From Gardiner, travel north on Highway 89 to the Pray turnoff on Mill Creek Road. Turn right onto Mill Creek Road and go a half-mile to the stop sign at the junction with East Side Road. Turn left on East Side Road and go about 10 miles to Forest Road 202. Turn right onto 202 and go 3 miles south to the campground.
Coordinates
45.295327 N
110.312689 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 43 min from Bozeman
- 3 hrs 7 min from Billings
- 4 hrs 7 min from Helena
- 5 hrs 57 min from Idaho Falls