Halfmoon Picnic Area

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access

6,445 ft
Elevation

A picnic area in the east crazy mountains on the Yellowstone District.


 

Picnic sites: 3

Accessible Facilities:
Fire grates
Tables
Toilets

Trash Pickup: No

Firewood: No

Information:
Livingston Office
5242 Hwy 89.
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1892

Getting there

11 mi N of Big Timber on US 191, 12 mi W on Big Timber Canyon Rd

46.04143, -110.23935 · 46°2'29.1"N 110°14'21.7"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in3.33.03.85.75.05.12.11.92.43.63.33.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Halfmoon Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Halfmoon Picnic Area?
No. Halfmoon Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Halfmoon Picnic Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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