Lower Hyalite Group

Summary

Lower Hyalite Group Site is a campground located in scenic Hyalite Canyon near Bozeman, MT. It provides outdoor recreational opportunities such as fishing, hiking and climbing. It offers a large shelter with picnic tables, fire ring and vault toilet, though no drinking water or trash collection. Nearby attractions include Hyalite Reservoir and Hyalite Peak Trail.

Overview

Lower Hyalite Group Site is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is just nine miles south of Bozeman, MT.


The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.

Recreation

Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.

Facilities

The campground offers group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. A large shelter is on-site, with picnic tables and a campfire ring. Vault toilet provided. Drinking water and trash collection are not available at the campground. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all garbage. Firewood available at Langohr campground for $6.00 per bundle.

Gate will be unlocked but closed on day of arrival. If assistance is needed please call 661-702-1420

Natural Features

The group site sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A forest of fir, pine and spruce trees covers the surrounding mountains.

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This location has limited staffing. Please call (661) 702-1420 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Hyalite Reservoir is just 6.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking.

The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.