Canyon Campground
Open year-round, 24 hours per day. First-come, first-served; no reservations. No potable water available; bring your own supply and pack out all trash.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
About
Canyon Campground sits along the scenic Yellowstone River approximately 15 miles north of Gardiner, Montana on US Highway 89. This 17-site Forest Service campground in the Custer Gallatin National Forest offers year-round access to the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, making it a practical staging point for wildlife viewing and hiking in the area. The campground provides fundamental amenities for self-sufficient camping: vault toilets, picnic tables at each site, metal fire rings, and bear-resistant food storage boxes. There is no potable water available on site, so campers must bring adequate supplies. Trash service is not provided; pack-it-out principles apply. ADA-accessible toilet facilities, tables, fire grates, and food boxes are available. With parking spurs averaging 12 by 50 feet and roads unsuitable for vehicles longer than 48 feet, the campground works best for tent campers and those with smaller RVs or trailers. Sites are first-come, first-served at $10 per night, with an additional $5 fee for extra vehicles.
Directions
15 miles north of Gardiner on US Highway 89. Campground roads are not suitable for vehicles longer than 48 feet.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 48ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-6710 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Canyon Campground Page |
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