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Recreation Region: Bozeman Ranger District

Chisholm Campground

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Chisholm Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir in the Hyalite canyon in the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, 18 miles south of Bozeman, Montana.

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

General Information

  • Camp sites: 10
  • Trash Pickup: Yes
  • Firewood: $8.00 / bundle. Don't move firewood to other areas or bring in outside firewood. Prevent the spread of tree-killing insects by getting firewood near your destination or buying it from the campground host.

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

 

Facilities

The campground has handicapped accessible toilets. It also has picnic tables, trash service, drinking water, and fire rings.

 

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of pine and fir trees, next to Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. The East Fork Hyalite Creek runs alongside the north side of the campground.

Recreation

Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing opportunities. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek and the East Fork offer 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 it climbs past numerous waterfalls, to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Peak.

5/16 – 9/30

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $26/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

$26.00 site fee includes 1 driving vehicle

  • $9 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.47496

Longitude: -110.95525

Directions

18 miles south of Bozeman on Hyalite Canyon Rd #62

Parking

TRAILER / RV SITES AVERAGE PARKING SPUR:  14’ x 60’;  28’ x 35’

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Accessible Facilities: 
Toilet

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated June 3rd, 2025