Silver Gate is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Silver Gate is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Find the best campgrounds near Silver Gate, plus reviews and photos from other campers like you.
"Several spots just off Beartooth highway from Joseph Highway west to the Montana boarder. Most turnoffs have places for three or four different groups to camp. Some with bear boxes and some without."
"We were driving into Yellowstone from Billings and wanted something that would give us early access to the park. This was perfect."
$4 - $20 / night
"This campground is set mostly in younger pines, which doesn't provide the most shade, but does provide amazing views of the surrounding mountains."
"The northeast entrance to Yellowstone is only some 10 miles away, and the Beartooth highway is one of the most scenic drives you'll find! "
"We entered Yellowstone through the Northeast from Silver Gate Montana to avoid traffic and locate a smaller campground. Pebble Creek was great for tent camping."
"There is no dump station here, and the closest is quite a drive, so RV's need to be prepared to haul out black water."
"Take a gravel road to Lily Lake off the southern end of Beartooth Hwy."
"Lily Lake Campground is pretty sweet, in that it is very private and remote.
The cattle from nearby farms would come by and visit in the mornings and drink from the lake. "
$20 / night
"During our visit we got to see Bison on our drive coming in, deer feeding at the edge of the campground and watched a black bear for 30 minutes just a mile down the hiking trail."
"Very nice little campground for peace and quiet away from the bustle of the main campgrounds in the park, but it is primitive. Vault toilets, no showers."
$8 / night
"We had to get away from our reservations at big moose because of terrible conditions. We called at 6:00 at night and they brought us in. Showers were clean. Nice river on the side. Staff was great"
"The camp sites are scattered throughout the trails and are not close to each other. They are easy to spot and not to bad to get to."
"Crazy Creek Campground is a nice wooded campground near the North East entrance to Yellowstone National Park. "
$20 / night
"It's a great spot to camp when exploring the Northern or Eastern edges of Yellowstone."
"Location is very convenient. It even has an easy walking trail that you can hike down by the river in the camp. Overall an amazing experience."
$95 / night
"-basic bathrooms -beautiful scenery -dogs allowed on leesh -great trail nearby -Roads are easy for any vehicle"
"Quiet, spacious and situated up in the Absaroka wilderness with some nice peaks all around. Hiked up to the falls and wish we’d had time to make it to the lake. Hosts were great and helpful."
LegendWe entered Yellowstone through the Northeast from Silver Gate Montana to avoid traffic and locate a smaller campground. Pebble Creek was great for tent camping. There are about 30 sites at this location which is best suited for tent campers or those traveling with a small camper or van. The have the toilets and fire pits. They don’t take reservations at this site. You need to be here early to get a site. The wildlife is the area is amazing. We saw plenty of bears and bison everywhere. Yellowstone did not disappoint. The summer crowds were overwhelming in some of the more popular area. I would like to come in the off-season and do some more hikes.
GuideGreat little KOA. Awesome views of the Absaroka range. Book early. Tent sites were great. Nice dog park, small though.
LegendRight on the edge of the Yellowstone River, about 90 minutes north of Yellowstone NP. This is an RV Park, so no tents are allowed. The view of the river and the mountains is fantastic. And, it’s close to dining in Livingston if you want that. Laundry facilities and a larger than average store. Pet friendly. The sites are small. But, I would definitely go back.
Guide-free -pet friendly -dispersed campsites -no water, toilets, amenities of any sort -just a fire ring at each site -some good trails -great phone service (Verizon)
GuideI really enjoyed my stay at the Sunlight Rangers Cabin. I am a huge outdoors person, so coming here was perfect for me. There are some awesome hiking trails that lead you to some great views and scenery. The campground is located within the Shoshone National Forest and near Sunlight Creek. The scenery that surrounds the cabin is beautiful- lots of trees and mountains. The cabin was really nice, clean and well kept. You do have to call ahead of time to make your reservations because they do not take walk-ins. You do need to bring your own food and supplies because the campground does not provide that. You also are responsible for cleaning the cabin before you leave- they did tell us that you will be charged if you leave the place a mess. They do provide some cleaning products. Also, no pets are allowed. Thankfully we asked when we were booking the place, or else we would have brought our dog. We stayed in a 2 bedroom cabin, and had 4 people. The two bedroom cabin was plenty of room for the 4 of us. The cabins have all the amenities you need- a kitchen (table, stove, fridge), full bathrooms, living room (with fireplace), and beds. You do need to bring your own sheets and sleeping bags. During my stay, we hiked both days. We did Bonneville Pass and Jade Lakes. Jade Lakes was a pretty easy hike, however Bonneville Pass was definitely harder. Great views for both! I would definitely recommend hiking at least once during your stay. The Shoshone National Forest offers a great variety of hikes for all levels. I would just do your research beforehand so you don't get stuck doing a hike you can't handle. I would recommend this campground (however, it is about $150 a night, but worth it!).
LegendOpen year round Services discontinued the end of September through May
Fees: $10.00
Stay limit 16 days
Pit toilet trash fire ring bear box picnic table camp host
GRIZZLY bear area so be bear aware bear spray is a very good idea and be prepared
Sites are flat but they are very small. Pets on a leash. The backdrop is amazing. Campground is on the road to Yellowstone and you really can't beat the price unless you find a boondocking spot somewhere else. There are horse corrals and trailer parking near.
Directions: From Cody, travel west on US Highway14/16/20 for 28 miles to the campground.
RangerMontana is one of my favorite places to visit. The amount of outdoor activities is incredible. We try to visit Montana once a year, and it’s obky because we love being surrounded by the mountains and hiking. Basin Montana Campground doesn’t disappoint. Here are some things I like:
1. Big spacious spaces
2. Close to hiking- beautiful hikes nearby that are hard to beat! Views are gorgeous!
3. Lots of campground spaces- with picnic tables and fire rings. Bring your own wood!
4. Close to some great restaurants.
If going in the summer time I would recommend reserving your spot ahead of time. This is important! They save your spot with a tag so no one else can take it. If you walk up you probably won’t grt a spot. Can’t wait to come back!
GuideThis spot was totally beautiful. Small campground after a heavily graded gravel road outside of a sweet little town. Cheap, vault toilet. Lots of aquatic life tons of caddis fly and stonefly. Fishing was fun but no bites. The views were unforgettable and the stars were never ending. We did loose our white famepoint Siamese cat here in June. We stayed in the middle site just across the little road from the river. All the sites were pretty nice.
LegendEagle Creek campground is a nice small 16 site campground a few miles above Gardiner Montana and only a few minutes from the Yellowstone entrance. Getting to the campground requires a steep 2 mile drive which the road recommends 4 wheel drive for to help with the incline and to prevent washboard. Sites sit in a grassy open area with willows and other small trees and bushes around the edge. Small creek runs along the campground. Site #1 would the site to get it you can, out of view from the rest of camp and has two picnic tables. The site has a vault toilet. All sites have a metal fire ring and picnic table. Bear proof food lockers for food storage at most sites. No water or trash service. I filtered water from the creek. Their is a horse Corral adjacent to campground. Campground was nice and quiet at night with great view of the night sky. No cell service.
If you're looking for pet-friendly camping options near Silver Gate, Montana, there are several great spots where you and your furry friends can enjoy the great outdoors together.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dog-friendly campground near Silver Gate, MT is Beartooth Scenic Byway Camping with a 5-star rating from 8 reviews.
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