Hikers heading out on the Drinking Horse or Sourdough trails often use Bozeman Trail Campground as a base, returning to full hookups, hot showers, and on-site laundry after a day on the trail. The campground sits along the I-90 corridor in Bozeman, which puts it within easy reach of both trailheads and town amenities. Convenience is the main draw here. The tradeoff is noise: the property borders the interstate on one side and active railroad tracks on the other, and multiple reviewers note that freight trains pass at all hours. Tent campers in particular report disrupted sleep, while RV campers tend to fare better with insulation from the road.
Jessica B. found the campground "clean and well kept," and that sentiment runs consistently through the reviews. Staff receive frequent praise for being accommodating and friendly. The grounds include trees, grass, and paved internal roads, though the sites run close together and extra vehicles can be a tight fit. Some tent sites sit under trees that drop sticky residue, which is worth factoring in when choosing a spot.
The campground runs from April through October and provides electric, water, and sewer hookups alongside a dump station, WiFi, and a playground. A dog park is also on site. Cell reception has been inconsistent for some visitors, so the WiFi connection may matter more than it would at more remote locations. Campers who stayed in shoulder seasons, particularly May and early June, reported less crowding than midsummer visits.
Timing affects the experience here. A September stay brought heavy bugs and construction noise on top of the usual highway and rail traffic, while a May stay felt noticeably quieter and less congested. The entrance sign is reportedly easy to miss, so watch for it when turning in from the road. For those planning a Yellowstone trip, the campground sits roughly an hour from the park's North entrance, making it a functional overnight stop when camping spots around Bozeman are otherwise booked up. Campers wanting a quieter setting might consider Bozeman Town Trout as an alternative.
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Map & DirectionsBozeman Trail Campground is located in Montana near Bozeman
Directions
From jct I-90 (exit 309) & US 191: Go 1/4 mi E on Frontage Road.
Address
31842 Frontage Rd
Bozeman, MT 59715
Coordinates
45.67350004 N
111.00354075 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/6/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/6/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/6/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/6/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 10 usersLast on 8/6/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/6/26
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
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 25 min from Helena, MT
- 1 hr 59 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 38 min from Great Falls, MT


























