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Hood Creek Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Hood Creek Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 24 campsites. Hood Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Hood Creek Campground is located at 45.4850° N, 110.9678° W.

people allowed on 23 of 24 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 80

Hood Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Hood Creek Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Hood Creek Campground

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Standard 23
Group 1
Accessible 1

What an RV fits

22 ft1 site
28 ft1 site
42 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, climbing, photography.

All sites at Hood Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
002	Standard	8	-	-
003	Standard	8	22 ft	-
004	Standard	8	28 ft	-
006	Standard	8	42 ft	Accessible
007	Standard	8	-	-
008	Standard	8	-	-
009	Standard	8	-	-
010	Standard	8	-	-
011	Standard	8	-	-
012	Standard	8	-	-
013	Standard	8	-	-
014	Standard	8	-	-
015	Standard	8	-	-
016	Standard	8	-	-
017	Standard	8	-	-
018	Standard	8	-	-
019	Standard	8	-	-
020	Standard	8	-	-
024	Standard	8	-	-
025	Standard	8	-	-
026	Standard	8	-	-
027	Standard	8	-	-
028	Group	80	-	-
029	Standard	8	-	-

About Hood Creek Campground

Overview

Hood Creek Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is 17 miles south of the city of Bozeman, Mont.

The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.

Recreation

Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek offers fishing as well.

Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the popular Hyalite Peak Trail. This 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to the beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.

Facilities

The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking. A GROUP AREA (SITE 28) for overnight camping is also available for reservation, and can accommodate up to 80 people.

Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A boat ramp is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Some campsites lie in open meadows along the shoreline, while others are located among scattered pine and fir trees.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Rules and notices at Hood Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Hood Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Bears frequent the area, all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is uoccupied.

Firewood is available $10.00/bundle.

Check in 2:00 PM - Check Out 12:00 PM/Noon

Quiet hours are 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.

There are NO Shower facilities located at this campground.

Camping fee covers 2 vehicles or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. An extra vehicle fee of $9.00 is charged for each additional vehicle per night of stay.

If you have an extra vehicle, it must fit on the campsite parking spur.

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Hood Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Hood Creek Campground?

Hood Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 24 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Hood Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Hood Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Hood Creek Campground have?

Hood Creek Campground has 24 campsites.