Pine Creek Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operating dates are May 15 through September 25, weather dependent. Some sites are first-come-first-served while others are reservable through Recreation.gov. Reserved sites are held until checkout time the day after scheduled arrival.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 7:00PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by harsh wintry conditions. Be prepared.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 10:40AM 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 of 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 8 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.
About
Pine Creek Campground occupies a shaded setting of mature Douglas fir and spruce in Paradise Valley, a few miles east of the Yellowstone River. The campground serves as a basecamp for anglers targeting whitefish, rainbow trout, and brown trout in Pine Creek, and hikers bound for the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The Pine Creek Trail begins nearby and climbs five miles to the 32-acre alpine Pine Creek Lake; a worthwhile side trip at the one-mile mark offers views of Pine Creek Falls. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water, trash service, and bear-proof food storage boxes. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Firewood is sold on-site for $10 per bundle. An accessible fishing dock sits within the campground, and the half-mile Creekside Trail is wheelchair-friendly. The campground has 25 individual sites plus a group site (Site 26) for overnight group camping. Site 28 is a day-use group picnic area only. Horses are not permitted within the campground boundaries. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage is mandatory.
Directions
From Livingston, head south on Highway 89 for 9 miles. Turn left onto East Side Road and continue 6 miles. Go a quarter-mile past the town of Pine Creek and turn onto Forest Road 202. Continue 3 miles south to the campground. From Gardiner, travel north on Highway 89 to the Pray turnoff on Mill Creek Road. Turn right onto Mill Creek Road and go a half-mile to the stop sign at the junction with East Side Road. Turn left on East Side Road and go about 10 miles to Forest Road 202. Turn right onto 202 and go 3 miles south to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 222-1892 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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