Established Camping
Swan Creek Campground
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 25, 2023 through May 15, 2024.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from September 25, 2023 through May 15, 2024.
About
National Forest
Overview
Swan Creek Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 31 miles south of Bozeman.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing,…
Fee Info
The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00 fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground.
Reservation Info
Availability is released from Fri, May 26th 2023 through Tue, September 5th 2023. This campground is open as first-come, first-served (FCFS) from Tue, May 16th 2023 through Fri, May 26th 2023. During this time it does not offer reservations in advance.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly

So peaceful
The first thing I did here was take a nap — that’s how relaxing it is. Two small loops about 1/2 mile off the highway. You feel like you’re much farther because the surroundings are gorgeous and Swan Creek blocks any noise out. Every site has easy access to the freezing cold but crystal clear…
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Peaceful, Wooded, Nice Creek
We chose Swan Creek from the few USFS campgrounds between Big Sky and Bozeman based on how far it was off of Rt. 191. The others are located right along the road, yet next to the Gallatin River. We heard no road noise and had the soothing sound of Swan Creek in the evenings. But, don’t expect any…
A little hidden gem in the woods
Swan Creek campground is a hidden gem in an area where most of the campgrounds through the Gallatin canyon sit along the busy and noisy highway 191. This small 13 site campground sits along Swan Creek a half mile removed from the noise of highway 191. The road to the campground is paved, but be…
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Location
Swan Creek Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 30 miles to the Swan Creek turnoff. Turn left and go a half-mile to the campground. From West Yellowstone, travel 58 miles north on Highway 191. Turn right at Swan Creek turnoff and go a half-mile to the campground.
Coordinates
45.373557708652896 N
111.15274543317946 W