Skip to main content
Photo 1 / 3
State Park

Photo: Madison Ranger DistrictPublic domainRecreation.gov

Bear Creek Campground

Gallatin National Forest · Gardiner, MT

Check official pricing

Verify with the state park system

State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.

Directions

Pricing

Check official pricing

1

Total Sites

0.0

0 Reviews

1 RV

Official sources & verification

Managed by State Park

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Reserve or permit

Verify by phone or mail

  • Address:Madison Ranger District · Gardiner, MT · 59729
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 10, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

Live availability

via Recreation.gov
See every open campground nearbySame dates & filters, across the whole area

Availability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.

About

The campground is in the West Absaroka Mountains. The campground does not use a reservation system, and there is no trash pickup. It is advisable to arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night when the campground fills up on weekends and holidays. The office of the Gardiner is located at the address. Box 5 is on Scott St.

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

Make a Reservation

Individual Sites (1)

Bear Creek Campground

Bear Creek Campground

Loop A

Check official pricing
CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
Reserve

In this park

Trails at Gallatin National Forest

View park

Lost Creek Cutoff

Montana

0.5 mi

Gallatin Peak

Montana

3.3 mi1,430 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Gallatin Crest

Montana

1.0 mi121 ftgain
Difficulty: Easy

Slide Creek

Montana

3.1 mi889 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Green Mountain

Montana

0.2 mi

Bridger Foothills

Montana

2.6 mi1,253 ftgain
Difficulty: Moderate

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Bear Creek Campground

Explore trails near here

Knox Lake

Montana

5.4 mi1,811 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Bear Fork (Xc)

Montana

0.9 mi381 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Lobo (Xc)

Montana

0.9 mi322 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Rollercoaster (Xc)

Montana

0.7 mi358 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Lobo Cutacross B (Xc)

Montana

0.2 mi79 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

North Fork Bear Creek

Montana

0.7 mi433 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Hunt context

Hunting units around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Montana hunting page

Nearby Campgrounds

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-002

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-002

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-011

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-011

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-010

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-010

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite DARROCH CREEK ROAD-005

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite DARROCH CREEK ROAD-005

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite BEAR CREEK ROAD-006

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite BEAR CREEK ROAD-006

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-012

Custer Gallatin Dispersed Campsite ASH MTN ROAD-012

Pricing varies — check with the operator
Campground Dispersed
Spot an error in our data on Bear Creek Campground?