Hood Creek Campground

Hyalite Reservoir with snow peaked mountains in the background

Photo · Vickie Barta

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

26Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 26

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	001 Host	management	39 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	002	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	003	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	004	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	005 Host	management	—	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	006	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	007	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	008	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	009	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	010	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	011	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	012	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	013	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	014	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	015	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	016	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	017	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	018	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	019	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	020	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	024	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	025	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	026	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	027	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	028	group standard nonelectric	—	—
AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND	029	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →

SRC · U.S. Census TIGER · MTJP Scorecard