Can you reserve a site at Swan Creek Campground?

Yes, Swan Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Swan Creek Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Swan Creek Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Swan Creek Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Swan Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Swan Creek Campground — 13 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Swan Creek Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 31 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 in the area surrounding 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 within the campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins up nearby Portal Creek Road, five miles south of the campground.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads within the campground are paved, but parking spurs are gravel. Firewood is available at Greek Creek Campground for $8.00 per bundle.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to scenic Swan Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River. It is just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. A beautiful, dense forest of spruce and fir trees covers the campground.

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 bears 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 Limited Service 10/15 - 12/31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
13 bookable sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: LOWE, UPPE

Site types

13 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.

Book on Recreation.gov

13 campsites at Swan Creek Campground

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
002	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
003	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
004	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
005	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
006	LOWE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
007	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
008	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
009	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
010	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
011	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
012	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
013	UPPE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 30 miles to the Swan Creek turnoff. Turn left and go a half-mile to the campground.

From West Yellowstone, travel 58 miles north on Highway 191. Turn right at Swan Creek turnoff and go a half-mile to the campground.

45.37250, -111.16806 · 45°22'21.0"N 111°10'5.0"W

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Typical weather

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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, 6 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

The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00 fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground.

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

Common questions about Swan Creek Campground

Can you reserve a site at Swan Creek Campground?: Yes, Swan Creek Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Swan Creek Campground have?: 13 sites.
Are pets allowed at Swan Creek Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Swan Creek Campground.
Does Swan Creek Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Swan Creek Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Swan Creek Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$9.00 each additional vehicle.

Accessibility:

Accessible Facilities: Toilet, 7 sites

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Swan Creek Campground

Greek Creek Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moose Creek Flat Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moose Creek Group Site 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spire Rock Campground 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Windy Pass Cabin 8.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Bear Cabin 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Fox Creek Cabin (MT) 9.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Spanish Creek Cabin 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Window Rock Cabin 11.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Moose Creek Flat Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Spire Rock Campground 4.8 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Swan Creek Campground