Hood Creek Campground
Closed for the season. Opens May 16, 2026 and operates through September 30. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
About
Hood Creek Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, 17 miles south of Bozeman, Montana on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. At an elevation of 6,700 feet, some campsites are situated in open meadows along the shoreline while others are nestled among scattered pine and fir trees. The campground offers 25 individual campsites and one group site accommodating up to 80 people. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available via hand pump. A boat ramp provides direct access to Hyalite Reservoir for boating, canoeing, and fishing. Anglers target Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling, and brook trout in both the reservoir and Hyalite Creek. Hyalite Canyon is a hub for hiking, with trails ranging from waterfall walks to the challenging 7.5-mile Hyalite Peak Trail that climbs 3,450 feet past numerous waterfalls to Hyalite Lake. Bears frequent the area, and all food must be stored in approved bear-resistant containers.
Directions
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles to Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue 10 miles to the campground.
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 | — |
| Price | $26 - $185 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (661) 702-1420 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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