Halfmoon Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. Potable water available Memorial Day through Labor Day only. Road access may be limited by snow in late fall through spring. Food storage order in effect March 1 through December 1.
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
Halfmoon Campground sits at the end of Big Timber Canyon Road in the eastern Crazy Mountains, on the Yellowstone Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest. The 12-site campground is positioned along Big Timber Creek, offering a scenic base for exploring this rugged mountain area. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with vault toilets and seasonal potable water available. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system. Potable water from a hand pump is available only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Access becomes limited during fall and winter due to snow accumulation on Big Timber Canyon Road. The narrow, winding access road is not suitable for vehicles longer than 32 feet. Recreational opportunities include day hiking to nearby waterfalls, horseback riding, scenic viewing, and fishing in Big Timber Creek. The adjacent Halfmoon Picnic Area provides additional day-use facilities. A food storage order is in effect from March 1 through December 1 requiring proper storage of food and attractants due to bear activity.
Directions
11 miles north of Big Timber on US 191, then 12 miles west on Big Timber Canyon Road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 32ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-6710 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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