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Places to Camp near Gallatin National Forest

525 Reviews

Whether you're an RVer or tent camper, Gallatin National Forest, MT is a great place to post up for the weekend—or longer. Gallatin National Forest is an adventure-filled destination for those who love the outdoorsy camper lifestyle. But it's also great for those who prefer to spend time near the city, exploring and sightseeing. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Montana camping adventure.

Best Camping Sites Near Gallatin National Forest, MT (118)

  1. Camper-submitted photo from Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV

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    Bozeman Hot Springs Campground & RV

    31 Reviews
    70 Photos
    143 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Bozeman Campground is located in a peaceful setting, just five minutes from golfing as well as fly-fishing on the Gallatin River. Plan a day trip to Virginia City or Lewis and Clark Caverns. Visit the Museum of the Rockies, which boasts the world's largest T. Rex skull. Take a day trip to Yellowstone National Park from this campground. Just 40 minutes south, you'll find fishing access inside Yellowstone, and 82 miles south is the west entrance to the park. Relax at the campground and let the kids take part in gold panning or let them unwind in the pool and splash park.

    Dump Station & showers for registered campground guests only

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • RVs

    $45 - $100 / night

  2. Camper-submitted photo from Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground

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    Missouri Headwaters State Park Campground

    23 Reviews
    66 Photos
    104 Saves
    Three Forks, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $7 - $36 / night

  3. Camper-submitted photo from Three Forks KOA Journey

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    Three Forks KOA Journey

    16 Reviews
    27 Photos
    28 Saves
    Three Forks, Montana

    Formerly Camp Three Forks: Perfect place to base camp while you visit Yellowstone National Park, Virginia City, Bozeman or fly fish one of the outstanding blueribbon trout fisheries that converge as the three forks of the Missouri. Hundreds of miles of bike trails, including the mountain terrain of Copper City BLM trails, are just minutes from the KOA. Welcome to Three Forks!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $58 - $70 / night

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    Serenity Sheep Farm Stay

    5 Reviews
    14 Photos
    16 Saves
    Belgrade, Montana

    We offer space to park or pitch your tent. I've been at this for 13 years, so there's not a lot I haven't seen. BYO sleeping arrangement.

    We have a hot shower and restroom facilities, which right now is a bright blue porta potty. It is serviced each Monday.

    Go-Fast campers are just up the road. We've hosted many.

    Car campers and vans are welcome as well.

    I don't do homeless camps or man-camps.

    Yes, I've seen it all!

    *A NOTE ABOUT YOUR DOG* Don't surprise me with them. We are animal lovers, but this is a working farm. They must be ON LEASH at all times and you are expected to clean up after them. This includes poop and hair. Remember, I've seen it all!

    Farm=mud & manure so it smells like a farm.

    Located on a historic farm just minutes from town. We have lived here all of our lives and work the land we live on.

    Our farm includes 2 antique shepherd's wagons, a cabin, which are listed on Airbnb.

    Serenity Sheep Farm Stay and The Wool Mill.

    The space

    This listing is for up to 3 people. Let me know if there are more than that in your party. $10 for each additional person. Please don't surprise me with your pets. We are pet-loving people, but this is also a working farm. I need to know in advance.

    We have 2 antique shepherd's wagons for rent as well as a cabin. This tent space is in a field that is shared with them. There is one outhouse and a propane, heat-on-demand shower house as well as a fire pit. All are shared spaces. This tent space is a field on a farm. We have lots of farm animals wandering about. The chickens do roam. We also have Richardson's ground squirrels, more commonly known as gophers, who can dig holes and tear up the ground. With all of that said, we are not a campground per se. We only allow 2 tent guests at a time, so this is not like a large commercial campground. You will share a fire pit with any other guests here on the farm, if there is no burn ban in effect.

    We are 8 miles from Belgrade and Yellowstone International Airport, 10 miles from i-90 and 20 miles from downtown Bozeman.

    $25 fee to pick up your dog poop!

    Quiet, private, not a campground. It's a working farm.

    20 minutes from Bozeman.

    Guest access

    You'll be sharing a composting outhouse and or port-potty and shower house with other guests.

    Other things to note

    Our bedtime is 9:00 pm. Some days earlier. We realize travel plans change and late arrivals are a part of that. It's common for guests to come in late, so I can give you easy, specific directions to the place in that event. Past 9:00 pm, we sleep! :-)

    I've found it best to lay it all out for guests so they know what is expected of them. Someone is always here if you need anything and we are happy to assist, but there's nothing we can do about the weather.

    The first wagon on the left on your way in is a farm store. Be sure to check it out and see what all we do in the wool mill.

    • Fires
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • Tents
    • Trash
    • Picnic Table

    $30 / night

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  8. Camper-submitted photo from Bear Canyon Campground

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    Bear Canyon Campground

    11 Reviews
    14 Photos
    86 Saves
    Bozeman, Montana
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Hood Creek Campground

    15 Reviews
    74 Photos
    286 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Hood Creek Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is 17 miles south of the city of Bozeman, Mont. 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. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek offers 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 is climbs past numerous waterfalls to the beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.

    Facilities

    The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking. A GROUP AREA (SITE 28) for overnight camping is also available for reservation, and can accommodate up to 80 people. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A boat ramp is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.__

    Natural Features

    The campground is situated on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Some campsites lie in open meadows along the shoreline, while others are located among scattered pine and fir trees.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (623) 910-0170.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins

    $185 / night

  10. Camper-submitted photo from Spire Rock Campground

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    Spire Rock Campground

    16 Reviews
    42 Photos
    143 Saves
    Gallatin Gateway, Montana

    Overview

    Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 26 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

    Recreation

    Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well. The popular Storm Castle Trail begins nearby. This steep, 3-mile one-way trail climbs to Storm Castle Rock, with excellent views of the canyon below. Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail also begins near the campground. The 3.5-mile trail climbs 2,800 feet in elevation, to the lookout.

    Facilities

    The campground offers single-family campsites and an overnight, GROUP AREA (SITE 12), that can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. No drinking water is available in the campground. Campers must bring their own water. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

    Natural Features

    The campground sits next to Storm Castle Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Most campsites are located along the creek and are surrounded by spruce and fir trees. A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black bears and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

    contact_info

    For facility specific information, please call (623) 910-0170.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group
    • Cabins

    $50 / night


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