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Open for the 2026 season from May 15 through September 30, weather dependent. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Bears are active in the area; approved bear-resistant food storage is mandatory.

Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT

7:30 AM — August 11th, 9:00 AM

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

Moose Creek Group Site sits at 5,700 feet elevation in Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest, 32 miles south of Bozeman and 57 miles north of West Yellowstone. The single group site is positioned between the Gallatin River and Moose Creek, partly surrounded by pine and fir trees, and can accommodate groups of up to 90 people with a maximum of 12 vehicles. The site provides picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on-site. Firewood is available for purchase at $8 per bundle. Bears frequent the area and all food must be stored in approved bear-resistant containers. The Gallatin River offers fishing for rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout, whitefish, and Arctic grayling. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities. Nearby trails include Swan Creek Trail at Swan Creek Campground and Golden Trout Lakes Trail up Portal Creek Road. Wildlife viewing opportunities include bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer, coyotes, and both black and grizzly bears.

Directions

From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 32 miles to the turnoff, a quarter-mile south of the main Moose Creek Flat Campground. Turn left onto the gravel road that leads 200 yards to the group site. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 57 miles; the group area is on the east side of the highway.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $115

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 646-1012

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Moose Creek Group Area

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