Tom Miner Campground

Campground · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access

7,082 ft
Elevation

A campground in the Gallatin Mountains on the Gardiner District.


 

Camp sites: 16
+ 2 Group

Accessible Facilities:
Food Boxes
Toilet

Trash Pickup: No

Firewood: No

Stock Facilities:
Corral adjacent to the trailhead

No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night.

Information:
Gardiner Office
P.O. Box 5; 805 Scott St.
Gardiner, MT 59030
(406) 848-7375
 

The facts

  • Season: 6/1 – 10/31 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

17 mi NW of Gardiner on US 89, 12 mi SW on Tom Miner Rd

45.12938, -111.06253 · 45°7'45.8"N 111°3'45.1"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in4.54.34.64.84.53.41.81.72.13.54.04.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 16.1 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 Tom Miner Campground

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

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USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $5.00 each additional vehicle

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Facilities: Toilets, Tables, Parking

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Tom Miner Campground

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

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