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Closed to motorized use from April 1 through May 15 annually. Open to non-motorized use during the closure period. The area is currently closed to motorized access during winter and typically experiences heavy snow accumulation.

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

S Rock Camp is a designated dispersed camping site located in the Hyalite Recreation Area of Custer Gallatin National Forest, within the Hyalite-Porcupine-Buffalo Horn Wilderness Study Area. This remote site sits in the rugged Gallatin Range approximately 17 miles south of Bozeman, Montana. The Hyalite Canyon area is a popular recreation corridor offering abundant outdoor opportunities including hiking, fishing, and access to wilderness trails. As a designated dispersed site, camping is only permitted at signed locations marked with a tent symbol. The area is managed with specific regulations to protect the Hyalite drainage, which serves as a primary contributor to Bozeman's water system. Campfires must be completely contained in permanent metal fire rings at established campsites. The Wilderness Study Area, designated by the Montana Wilderness Study Act of 1977, is managed to maintain its wilderness character while allowing uses that existed in 1977. The surrounding landscape features evergreen forests, steep mountain ridges, and numerous waterfalls. The area provides important habitat for grizzly bears, elk, mule deer, mountain lions, bighorn sheep, wolves, and mountain goats. Hikers have access to trails leading deeper into the Gallatin Range and toward Yellowstone National Park.

Directions

From Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for approximately 7 miles to Hyalite Canyon Road. Continue south on Hyalite Canyon Road for approximately 10 miles into Hyalite Canyon. Look for carsonite signs marked with a tent symbol indicating designated dispersed camping sites.

Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
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Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (406) 587-6710

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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