Snowbank Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Operating dates are May 15 through September 25 with 24-hour access. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
Winter Storm Warning issued May 21 at 1:15AM MDT until May 21 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow...mainly on north facing slopes above 6500 ft. Total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several inches of snow are expected over Beartooth Pass, which may impact the opening of the highway at the end of the week. Be sure to monitor road conditions before traveling.
About
Snowbank Campground occupies a scenic location along Mill Creek in the West Absaroka Mountains of southwestern Montana. Managed by the Custer Gallatin National Forest, the campground provides 11 single-family sites and one group site (Site 12) that accommodates up to 25 people. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available via hand pump. The campground serves as a base for fishing Mill Creek, which holds whitefish, rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The Wicked Ridge Trail (6.3 miles) departs nearby, and the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness offers extensive backcountry opportunities. Wildlife viewing, photography, and berry picking are popular activities in the surrounding area. The narrow, winding Mill Creek Road and limited parking spur dimensions (approximately 14 by 30 feet) make this campground unsuitable for RVs over 30 feet. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov. The campground was closed from 2022 through 2024 due to flood damage that washed out the access bridge; the bridge has since been repaired.
Directions
From Livingston, drive 15 miles south on US 89 to Mill Creek Road (FR 486), then 12 miles east 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 | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 646-1012 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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