Eagle Creek Campground
Open year-round. Site 6 is currently closed due to beaver damage. Food storage order in effect March 1 through December 1. Reservations available via Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
About
Eagle Creek Campground is a rustic Forest Service campground situated along the Yellowstone River in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest. Located just 2 miles northeast of Gardiner on Jardine Road, the campground sits at the doorstep of Yellowstone National Park, with the northwest entrance approximately 10 minutes away. The campground features 20 sites spread across gravel roads with unpaved surfaces. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and bear box. Two double sites accommodate larger groups, while sites 19 and 20 are designated for stock users until 4 PM, then become first-come, first-served for one night. The adjacent horse corrals make this a popular choice for equestrian campers. Maximum RV length is 48 feet, though sites are back-in only and not all are level. This is a primitive campground with vault toilets but no potable water, hookups, showers, or trash service. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. The Yellowstone River Trailhead within the campground provides access to hiking, fishing, and rafting, while wildlife viewing opportunities include elk in the surrounding area.
Directions
2 miles northeast of Gardiner on Jardine Road. From Livingston, take HWY 89 S approximately 55 miles to Gardiner, then turn onto Jardine Road.
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 | $15 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-6710 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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