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Bear Creek Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

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National Forest

AS of June 2023, bridge to the camp is out so there is a temporary closure. Please check with the website and call for most recent updates. No vehicle access due to flood-related damage. Contact district for info.

A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on Gardiner District. Camp sites: Dispersed

Accessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: No Firewood: No No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. Information: Gardiner Office P.O. Box 5; 805 Scott St. Gardiner, MT 59030 (406) 848-7375

Reservation Info

This campground does not use a reservation system. It is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months. You should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. Campground road not suitable for long or towed vehicles. There is NO TURNAROUND for long vehicles.

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Alden C.
Reviewed Sep. 12, 2017

Great remote spot

Visited multiple times this summer while working in Yellowstone. 4 nice campsites right on the bank of a loud creek (amazing white noise for sleeping). First site is a nice sized group spot while the rest are good for 1-2 tents.

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Location

Bear Creek Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED is located in Montana

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Directions

Located 5 mi NE of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 5.5 mi NE on Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rd 493).

Coordinates

45.1100307 N
110.59965036 W

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