Snowbank Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from mid-May through late September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; some sites available first-come, first-served.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Snowbank Campground is nestled on the banks of Mill Creek, approximately 29 miles south of Livingston in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The campground sits near the western edge of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, surrounded by a scenic forest of mature spruce and fir trees with thimbleberry and raspberry bushes dotting the forest floor. The campground features 11 individual sites plus one group area accommodating up to 25 people. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with vault toilets and potable water available. Sites are not recommended for RVs over 30 feet due to the 14' x 30' average parking spur dimensions. Mill Creek offers anglers the opportunity to fish for whitefish, rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. Several hiking trailheads near the campground provide wilderness access into the Absaroka Range, with the 6.3-mile Wicked Ridge Trail beginning just outside the campground entrance. Off-road vehicle and bike trails also crisscross the surrounding area.
Directions
From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for 16 miles to Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn left (east) onto Mill Creek Road, cross East River Road (Highway 540), and continue east for 11 miles to the campground. From Gardiner, take Highway 89 north for 36 miles to Mill Creek Road, turn right, and continue 11 miles east.
Location
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 | $26 - $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 522-2520 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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