Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
Open year-round, first-come first-served. Site 6 is currently closed due to beaver damage. Peak season reservations available through Recreation.gov. Food storage order in effect March 1 through December 1.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Eagle Creek Campground is a scenic Forest Service campground located 2 miles northeast of Gardiner on Jardine Road, serving as an excellent basecamp for exploring Yellowstone National Park's north entrance, just a 10-minute drive away. At 6,100 feet elevation, the campground overlooks the majestic peaks of the Gallatin Mountains, with a small creek lined with aspens running along its western edge. Elk frequently roam through the area and bed down in the grass. The campground offers 18 single sites and 2 double sites on gravel roads with unpaved parking spurs. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and bear box. Horse corrals are available adjacent to the campground, and sites 19-20 are held for stock users until 4 pm daily. The Yellowstone River Trailhead provides direct access to hiking from within the campground. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. A food storage order is in effect from March 1 through December 1 due to bear activity. Dispersed camping is prohibited on Jardine Road downhill from the campground, 1.5 miles past the campground, and the first 3 miles of Eagle Creek Road.
Directions
From Livingston, MT: Head south toward Gardiner on Highway 89 for 54 miles. Turn left onto Jardine Road. Go 0.9 miles, stay right at the split. Continue another 1.2 miles; campground will be on your left.
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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 848-7375 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Eagle Creek Campground |
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