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Moose Creek Flat Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Moose Creek Flat Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 14 campsites. Moose Creek Flat Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Moose Creek Flat Campground is located at 45.3567° N, 111.1714° W.

people allowed on 13 of 14 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 50

Moose Creek Flat Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Moose Creek Flat Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Moose Creek Flat Campground

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Standard 13
Group 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, offroad.

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

Every site is in the AREA MOOSE CREEK FLAT CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Standard	8
002	Standard	8
003	Standard	8
004	Standard	8
005	Standard	8
006	Standard	8
007	Standard	8
008	Standard	8
009	Standard	8
010	Standard	8
011	Standard	8
012	Standard	8
013	Standard	8
014 Day Use	Group	50

About Moose Creek Flat Campground

Overview

Moose Creek Flat Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman.

The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

The surrounding area provides great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. An accessible fishing dock is located at the river's edge. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.

Many trails can be found in Gallatin Canyon. The Swan Creek Trail begins at nearby Swan Creek Campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins about 15 minutes away up Portal Creek Road, three miles south of the campground.

Facilities

This fully accessible campground offers several single-family campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. A GROUP PICNIC AREA (SITE 14) for DAY USE ONLY equipped with 3 standard size picnic tables is also available and can accommodate up to 50 people.

Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads within the campground are paved, but the parking spurs are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to the Gallatin River near Moose Creek, just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. A forest of pine and fir trees covers the surrounding mountainsides, but the campground itself lies in an open meadow.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often catch a glimpse of bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Moose Creek Flat Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Moose Creek Flat Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

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.

Firewood is available for sale nearby at Greek Creek CG Host Site for $10.00/bundle.

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 available 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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Moose Creek Flat Campground FAQ

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

Moose Creek Flat Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

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

Cancellations happen frequently at Moose Creek Flat 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 Moose Creek Flat Campground have?

Moose Creek Flat Campground has 14 campsites.