Tom Miner Campground
Closed for the season. Opens June 1, 2026 and operates through October 31, weather dependent. First-come, first-served only with no reservations. Expect the campground to fill on summer weekends and holidays; arrive early afternoon to secure a site.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 11 at 10:29AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across lower elevations, with up to 7 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Canyon Ferry Area, Beaverhead and Western Madison below 6000ft, Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains, Northwest Beaverhead County, and Ruby Mountains and Southern Beaverhead Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds combined with the wet and heavy nature of the snow could bring down tree branches. Isolated power outages are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall amounts will vary drastically from grassy surfaces to roadways, most notably at lower elevations, with accumulations on non-grassy surfaces being confined mainly to between the evening through late morning hours.
About
Tom Miner Campground sits in the scenic Gallatin Mountains within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, approximately 17 miles northwest of Gardiner on US 89 and then 12 miles southwest on Tom Miner Road. The campground offers 16 individual sites and 2 group sites, each with a picnic table and metal fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water from a hand pump are available. The campground serves as a gateway to the Gallatin Petrified Forest Trail, with the trailhead located at the upper end of the campground. Horse corrals are adjacent to the trailhead, making this a popular staging area for equestrian users. The area offers opportunities for day hiking, scenic viewing, and river/stream fishing. This is a primitive campground with no hookups, dump station, showers, trash service, or firewood available. Campers must pack out all trash. The access road is not suitable for vehicles longer than 40 feet. A food storage order is in effect on the Gardiner Ranger District to reduce bear encounters.
Directions
17 miles northwest of Gardiner on US 89, then 12 miles southwest on Tom Miner Road. Road not suitable for vehicles longer than 40 feet.
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 | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 848-7375 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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