Moose Creek Group Site
Campground · 1 bookable site ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 1
- Bookable site
- up to 90
- People per site
- 5,743 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Moose Creek Group Site is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest of Montana. It is 32 miles south of Bozeman.The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.Many trails can be found in Gallatin Canyon. The Swan Creek Trail begins at nearby Swan Creek Campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins about 15 minutes away up Portal Creek Road, three miles south of the campground.
Facilities
Moose Creek is available for group picnicking or camping and can accommodate up to 90 people. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. Drinking water and trash collection are not available at the campground.Natural Features
The group site sits next to the Gallatin River and Moose Creek, just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,700 feet. The site is partly surrounded by pine and fir trees.A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: 5/15 - 10/15 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 1 bookable site
- Up to 90 people per site
- Loops: MCGS
Site types
- 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.
1 campsite at Moose Creek Group Site
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | MCGS | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 90 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 32 miles to the turnoff, a quarter-mile south of the main Moose Creek Flat Campground. Turn left onto a gravel road that leads 200 yards to the group site.
From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 57 miles. The group area is on the east side of the highway across from the campground.
From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 57 miles. The group area is on the east side of the highway across from the campground.
45.35139, -111.17139 · 45°21'5.0"N 111°10'17.0"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 1.4 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.2 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 Moose Creek Group Site
- Can you reserve a site at Moose Creek Group Site?
- Yes, Moose Creek Group Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Moose Creek Group Site have?
- 1 site.
- Are pets allowed at Moose Creek Group Site?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Moose Creek Group Site.
- Does Moose Creek Group Site have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Moose Creek Group Site?
- Campfires are allowed at Moose Creek Group Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Moose Creek Group Site also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Moose Creek Group Site's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $105 per night, by reservation only.
Accessibility:
- Accessible Facilities: None
Camping near Moose Creek Group Site
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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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