Hood Creek Campground
Campground · 24 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 24
- Bookable sites
- 45 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 80
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 6,768 ft
- Elevation
Overview
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. 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.The facts
- Season: 5/16 - 10/15 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 24 bookable sites
- 26 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 45 ft
- Up to 80 people per site
- Loops: AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND
Site types
- 23 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Management
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
26 campsites at Hood Creek Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 Host | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 39 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 38 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 Host | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 42 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 32 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Gravel | — | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 80 | 🐾 |
| 029 | AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles, to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue 10 miles to the campground.
45.48500, -110.96778 · 45°29'6.0"N 110°58'4.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 1.8 | 2.0 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 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 Hood Creek Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Hood Creek Campground?
- Yes, Hood Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Hood Creek Campground have?
- 26 sites in total, of which 24 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Hood Creek Campground?
- 45 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Hood Creek Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Hood Creek Campground.
- Does Hood Creek Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Hood Creek Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Hood Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Hood Creek Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Hood Creek Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $24.00 includes 2 driving vehicles $9.00 each additional vehicle. Interagency Passes not applicable toward additional vehicle fees. Kayak rentals are offered at the Hood Creek Campground host site. Single Kayak hourly rate $15. Tandem Kayak hourly rate $18.
Accessibility:
- Accesible Facilities: Vault Toilet, 2 sites
Camping near Hood Creek Campground
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- Chisholm Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Window Rock Cabin 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fox Creek Cabin (MT) 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Langohr Campground 4.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mystic Lake Cabin 4.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Lower Hyalite Group 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Trail Creek Cabin 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Bear Cabin 8.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Blackmore Picnic Area 0.6 mi · Facility
- Hyalite Day Use area and Hyalite Pavilion 0.6 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (406)646-1012
- Email dhagey@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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