Beaver Creek Campground

Campground · 61 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access

61
Bookable sites
56 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1
Accessible site
6,472 ft
Elevation
Beaver Creek Campground

Overview

Beaver Creek Campground is located near the Madison River and Earthquake Lake, less than 30 minutes from West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, boating and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone.

Recreation

Earthquake Lake offers fishing and canoeing and can be accessed via trails from within the campground, or less than a mile away on the highway. A visitor center is nearby, with interpretive displays, as well as information on the 1959 earthquake and subsequent landslide that formed the lake.

Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier still-water fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake.

The Cabin Creek Trail begins at nearby Cabin Creek Campground. This 6-mile trail is open to hikers and horseback riders.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, drinking water, food storage lockers and trash collection are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above the Madison River and Earthquake Lake. Hebgen Lake is also nearby. A forest of pine, Douglas fir and aspen forest the campground. Plentiful grasses and summer wildflowers cover the forest floor.

Nearby Attractions

West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction, with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of educational exhibits and programs.

Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The facts

  • Season: May – September — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 61 bookable sites
  • 64 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 56 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: Loop A, Loop B, Loop C

Site types

  • 61 Standard Nonelectric
  • 3 Management

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups — not available
  • Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, picnic tables, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

64 campsites at Beaver Creek Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
A001Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A002Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A003Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A004Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A005Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A006Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A007Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A008Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A009Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A010Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A011Loop AManagementBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A012Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A013Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A015Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A016Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A017Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A018Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A019Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A020Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A021Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A022Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A023Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A024Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A025Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A026Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
A027Loop AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B001Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B002 - HostLoop BManagementBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B003Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B004Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B005Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B006Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B007Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B008Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B009Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B010Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B011Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B012Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B013Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B014Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
B015Loop BStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
C001Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight40 ft8 🐾
C002Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight50 ft8 🐾
C003Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight47 ft8 🐾
C004Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight52 ft8 🐾
C005 Loop CManagementBack InGravelSlight50 ft8 🐾
C006Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
C007Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
C008Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight51 ft8 🐾
C009Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight46 ft8 🐾
C010Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft8 🐾
C011Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
C012Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight43 ft8 🐾
C013Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight39 ft8♿ 🐾
C014Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight40 ft8 🐾
C015Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight46 ft8 🐾
C016Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight49 ft8 🐾
C017Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight46 ft8 🐾
C018Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight49 ft8 🐾
C019Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight53 ft8 🐾
C020Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
C021Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight50 ft8 🐾
C022Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight52 ft8 🐾
C023Loop CStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight56 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From West Yellowstone, drive 8 miles north on Highway 191, then 16 miles west on Highway 287.

44.86139, -111.37278 · 44°51'41.0"N 111°22'22.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Jul, down to 23°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F232838475868797868513423
Low °F451423323945433728186
Precip in3.12.82.22.33.13.01.61.41.62.12.53.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Beaver Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Beaver Creek Campground?
Yes, Beaver Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Beaver Creek Campground have?
64 sites in total, of which 61 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Creek Campground?
56 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Beaver Creek Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Creek Campground.
Does Beaver Creek Campground have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Beaver Creek Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Beaver Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Beaver Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Beaver Creek Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $9.00 each additional vehicle

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Beaver Creek Campground

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

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