Lower Hyalite Group
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 100
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 6,185 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lower Hyalite Group Site is located in scenic Hyalite Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is just nine miles south of Bozeman, MT.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, hiking and climbing.
Recreation
Hyalite Creek provides great fishing for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Many hiking trails can be found in Hyalite Canyon.Facilities
The campground offers group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. It can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. A large shelter is on-site, with picnic tables and a campfire ring. Vault toilet provided. Drinking water and trash collection are not available at the campground. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all garbage. Firewood available at Langohr campground for $10.00 per bundle.
Gate will be unlocked but closed on day of arrival. If assistance is needed please call 623-910-0170
Natural Features
The group site sits next to Hyalite Creek, at an elevation of 5,000 feet. A forest of fir, pine and spruce trees covers the surrounding mountains.Nearby Attractions
Hyalite Reservoir is just 6.5 miles from the campground. The scenic 206-acre lake offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, climbing and picnicking.The popular Hyalite Peak Trail begins near the reservoir. The 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: 5/16 - 10/15 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: AREA LOWER HYALITE GROUP
Site types
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.
1 campsite at Lower Hyalite Group
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AREA LOWER HYALITE GROUP | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
45.54583, -111.04972 · 45°32'45.0"N 111°2'59.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 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, 5 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
An additional fee will be collected at the campground if the number of people listed on the reservation is exceeded.
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 Lower Hyalite Group
- Can you reserve a site at Lower Hyalite Group?
- Yes, Lower Hyalite Group is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lower Hyalite Group have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Lower Hyalite Group?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lower Hyalite Group.
- Does Lower Hyalite Group have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Lower Hyalite Group?
- Campfires are allowed at Lower Hyalite Group. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Lower Hyalite Group also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lower Hyalite Group's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $170.00
Accessibility:
- Accessible Facilities: Toilet, Picnic Shelter
Camping near Lower Hyalite Group
- Langohr Campground 1.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Fox Creek Cabin (MT) 4.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hood Creek Campground 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hyalite Pavilion 5.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Little Bear Cabin 5.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Mystic Lake Cabin 6.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Maxey Cabin 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chisholm Campground 6.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Window Rock Cabin 7.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hyalite Day Use area and Hyalite Pavilion 5.4 mi · Facility
- Blackmore Picnic Area 5.4 mi · Facility
- Bozeman District 8.9 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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