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Swan Creek Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Swan Creek Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 13 campsites. Swan Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Swan Creek Campground is located at 45.3725° N, 111.1681° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Swan Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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

Campsites at Swan Creek Campground

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Standard 13

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

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

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

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

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps
001	LOWE	Standard	8
002	LOWE	Standard	8
003	LOWE	Standard	8
004	LOWE	Standard	8
005	LOWE	Standard	8
006	LOWE	Standard	8
007	UPPE	Standard	8
008	UPPE	Standard	8
009	UPPE	Standard	8
010	UPPE	Standard	8
011	UPPE	Standard	8
012	UPPE	Standard	8
013	UPPE	Standard	8

About Swan Creek Campground

Overview

Swan Creek Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 31 miles south of Bozeman.

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

Recreation

Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available in the area surrounding the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.

Many trails can be found in Gallatin Canyon. The Swan Creek Trail begins within the campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins up nearby Portal Creek Road, five miles south of the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads within the campground are paved, but parking spurs are gravel. Firewood is available at Greek Creek Campground for $8.00 per bundle.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to scenic Swan Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River. It is just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. A beautiful, dense forest of spruce and fir trees covers the campground.

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

Contact Info

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

Rules and notices at Swan Creek Campground

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

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

Firewood is available at Greek Creek Campground for $10.00 per bundle.

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.

Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.

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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Swan Creek Campground FAQ

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

Swan Creek 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 Swan Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Swan 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 Swan Creek Campground have?

Swan Creek Campground has 13 campsites.