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Shields River Campground

Gallatin National Forest · Livingston, MT

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  • Address:Livingston, MT
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The campground is in the West Crazy 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 is located at 5242 Highway 89 South Livingston, Montana.

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Campground Rules

  • No campfires allowed

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Trails at Gallatin National Forest

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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

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Trails near Shields River Campground

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Shields Lowline

Montana

0.8 mi
Trail

West Lodgepole

Montana

2.8 mi659 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Upper Lodgepole

Montana

1.6 mi164 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Lodgepole Creek

Montana

0.4 mi52 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Crow Creek

Montana

3.0 mi1,745 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

West Lodgepole

Montana

1.8 mi16 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

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