Snowbank Campground
Campground · 11 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 11
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 25
- People per site
- 7,854 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Snowbank Campground will be open for the 2025 camping season! The bridge has been repaired!
Snowbank Campground is located on the banks of Mill Creek, approximately 29 miles south of Livingston, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty, and fishing and trail opportunities. This campground is not recommended for RV's over 30' in length.
Recreation
Mill Creek offers anglers the opportunity to fish for whitefish, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout.A number of hiking trailheads near the campground offer wilderness access, climbing into the Absaroka Range. The 6.3-mile Wicked Ridge Trail begins just outside the campground entrance. Off-road vehicle and bike trails also crisscross the area around Snowbank.
Facilities
The campground offers one GROUP CAMPING AREA (SITE 12) that can accommodate up to 25 people. Single-family sites are also available. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. Firewood is available for $10.00 per bundle.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along Mill Creek near the western edge of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, where a scenic forest of mature spruce and fir trees covers the area. Thimbleberry and raspberry bushes dot the forest floor.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- 11 bookable sites
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 25 people per site
- Loops: A, B
Site types
- 10 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Tent Only Area 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.
11 campsites at Snowbank Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 27 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Severe | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | A | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Moderate | 25 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | B | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 25 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Gardiner, take Highway 89 north for 36 miles to the Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn right (west) onto Mill Creek Road, cross the East River Road (Highway 540) and continue east for 11 miles to the campground.
45.17176, -110.32282 · 45°10'18.3"N 110°19'22.1"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 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
Please remember, The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee. Any 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 Snowbank Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Snowbank Campground?
- Yes, Snowbank Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Snowbank Campground have?
- 11 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Snowbank Campground?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Snowbank Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Snowbank Campground.
- Does Snowbank Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Snowbank Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Snowbank Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Snowbank Campground
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- Snowbank Campground 13.7 mi · Campground
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- Timber Camp Campground 14.8 mi · Campground
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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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