Bakers Hole
Open for the 2026 season. Operating dates are May 1 through October 11, weather dependent. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 10 at 10:56AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of between 2 to 5 inches across lower elevations, with 5 to 8 inches in the mountains. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central and southwest Montana. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
About
Bakers Hole Campground occupies a prime location along the Madison River in the Hebgen Lake District of Custer Gallatin National Forest. Situated just 3 miles north of West Yellowstone on US Highway 191, the campground provides easy access to the northwest entrance of Yellowstone National Park while offering a quieter Forest Service camping experience. The Madison River corridor here is renowned for its blue-ribbon trout fishing, and the campground features an accessible fishing platform. The campground contains 73 campsites spread across the riverside setting, with 33 sites offering electrical hookups for RV campers. Average parking spurs measure approximately 25 by 75 feet, accommodating most RV setups. Standard non-electric sites run $26 per night while electric sites are $35 per night, with fees covering two vehicles. Amenities include potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, fire rings, and trash pickup. Firewood bundles are available for purchase at $10 from the camp host. The campground is managed by ExplorUS under a Forest Service permit. Two sites are designated as accessible. There are no shower facilities or RV dump stations at Bakers Hole or any other ExplorUS-managed campground in the Custer Gallatin National Forest.
Directions
Located 3 miles north of West Yellowstone, Montana on US Highway 191.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@rockymountainrec.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 823-6961 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Custer Gallatin - Bakers Hole |
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