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.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
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
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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