Located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, in southwestern Montana, among a dense forest of lodgepole pine. Hebgen Lake sits on the Madison River, at an elevation of 6,240 feet.
Bears frequent the area (all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied), no RV dump station, no shower facilities. Road construction near facility may cause slowdowns or traffic delays.
This is a Custer Gallatin NF campground—one of the Forest Service camps that define Montana camping for travelers who want a fire ring, a picnic table, and quiet timber rather than full-hookup convenience. Amenities are modest by design. Confirm water, trash, and fire restrictions with the local ranger district before you drive in.
Nearest town: West Yellowstone. Elevation about 6700 feet.
Campground snapshot
- Agency / unit: USFS — Custer Gallatin NF
- Sites: 84
- Type: Tent/RV
- Fee range: $26-$35
- Season: Jun-Sep
- Reservations: Recreation.gov, FCFS
- Best for: Hebgen Lake
Amenities
Electric hookups, picnic table, campfire ring, vault toilets, drinking water, firewood for purchase, boat ramp
How to book
Reservations and site details typically run through Recreation.gov, FCFS. Many Forest Service camps keep first-come, first-served loops; remote camps may be entirely FCFS. Confirm current fees, water status, and fire restrictions before arrival. Official listing: www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233131.
Bear country & campcraft
This stop sits in classic Montana bear country. Store all attractants—food, trash, toiletries, cookware, and pet food—in a hard-sided vehicle, an IGBC-approved container, a provided bear box, or a proper hang. Never bring food or cooking clothes into the tent.
Campfires belong only in provided metal rings when restrictions allow. Drown, stir, and feel the ashes with the back of your hand before leaving or sleeping. In Stage II restrictions, open fires are banned even in developed sites—use a shut-off stove only.
Follow Leave No Trace: camp on durable surfaces, pack out everything you pack in, and leave the site cleaner than you found it.
Plan the rest of the trip
- Camping reference: reservations, bears, and fire rules
- Open this stop on the Backroads Guided Trails map
- Campgrounds directory
Visitor Access
- Nearest town: West Yellowstone
- Focus: National Forest
- Coordinates: 44.7836, -111.1333
- Access note: Confirm road conditions, water availability, and fire restrictions before arrival. Mountain weather can drop below freezing even in midsummer.
- Legal reminder: Follow agency food-storage orders, stay within designated sites in developed camps, and respect private land and tribal boundaries.