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Recreation Region: Bozeman Ranger District

Hood Creek Campground

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.

Hood Creek Campground
Hood Creek Campground
A photo of a campsite. A small wood post with the number 1 on it in the foresground. A portion of a paved road is in the foreground. A gravel parking space, a tent is amongst pine trees to the side of the parking spot.
A photo of a trailer parked in a campsite in a gravel parking area. A wood post with the number 2 on it is in the foreground. A portion of a paved road is in the foreground. A portion of a picnic table can be seen behind the trailer. Pine trees are around the perimeter of the campsite.
A photo of a campsite. In the foreground is a portion of a paved road. A wood post with the number 3 on it is near the front of a gravel parking spot. A trailer is parked on the gravel parking spot. A picnic table can be seen behind the trailer along a dirt path. Pine trees surround the camp site. Two pine trees have dead needles on them.
A photo of a campsite in a forested area with a view of a reservoir past the camp site. A paved road is in the foreground and extends on the right side of the image. On the left side of the image is a water spicket, Bear food storage box, and a trailer parked in a gravel parking spot. In the background beyond the reservoir is a hillside of pine trees and a mountain of pine trees.
A photo of a campsite with a pull through gravel parking area with a van and a truck with a boat trailer. A small wooden post near the front of the parking space and near the paved road has a number 6 on it. A large tent, a picinc table and a shade tent covering the picnic table and camp chairs are at the site. Grass and a few large pine trees are near the site. A reservoir can be seen in the background along with a mountain hillside of pine trees. Cloudy skies.
A photo of a campsite with a pull through gravel parking area with a truck with trailer. A small wooden post near the front of the parking space and near the paved road has a number 7 on it. Grass and a few large pine trees are near the site. A reservoir can be seen in the background along with a mountain hillside of pine trees. Cloudy skies.
A photo of a campsite with grass in the foreground, a gravel area with a picnic table and metal campfire rig. A tent is under pine trees. The campsite is near the edge of a reservoir. About large pine trees are seen at the site. A reservoir can be seen in the background along with a mountain hillside of pine trees. Cloudy skies.Grass and a few large pine trees are near the site. A reservoir can be seen in the background along with a mountain hillside of pine trees. Cloudy skies.
A photo of a paved road and a paved side road on the turn to the paved side road is a sign that states, "Hood Creek Campground Gallatin National Forest". Pine trees line the roads. A portion of a reservoir can be seen through the side road's pine trees. In the background past the reservoir is a mountain hillside of pine trees.

General Information

  • Camp sites: 25, 1 group and 3 picnic
  • Trash Pickup: Yes
  • Firewood: $8.00 / bundle

Information:
Rocky Mountain Recreation Company 
(661) 702-1420
info@rockymountainrec.com

 

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.

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.

Need to Know

  • 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 unoccupied.
  • Firewood is available $10.00/bundle.
  • Camping fee covers the first two vehicles (2 cars or RV/Trailer and tow vehicle). Extra vehicle fee of $9.00 is charged for the third vehicle.
  • 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.

5/16 – 9/30

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $26 per night
Group Site: $185 per night

$26.00 includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees. 

Kayak rentals are offered at the Hood Creek Campground host site. Single Kayak hourly rate $15. Tandem Kayak hourly rate $18.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.4810534

Longitude: -110.9619342

Directions

17 miles south of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62.

Parking

Average Parking Spur: 15 X 50.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Accessible Facilities:

Toilet

2 sites

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Water Activities Water Activities
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Biking Biking

Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized

Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond

Viewing SceneryViewing Scenery

Biking - MountainBiking - Mountain

Last updated July 18th, 2025

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