Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Sepbest months
About Gallatin Canyon, Hwy 191 & Big Sky
Recreation sites in Gallatin Canyon and further south along the Gallatin River and Highway 191. Big Sky recreational areas are also included in this travel corridor.
- Managed by: Custer Gallatin National Forest, FS
- Where: 11 mi northeast of Big Sky, MT · 45.36652, -111.17621
Things to do:
Hiking
Weather by month
31°10°Jan
34°11°Feb
42°17°Mar
49°24°Apr
59°32°May
68°38°Jun
79°43°Jul
78°41°Aug
68°34°Sep
53°26°Oct
39°17°Nov
30°9°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
See Gallatin Canyon, Hwy 191 & Big Sky from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karst | Horse | 0.7 mi | 7.2 mi |
| Swan Creek | Horse | 1.6 mi | 10.1 mi |
| Lake of the Pines | Horse | 2.3 mi | 7.3 mi |
| Table Mountain | Horse | 2.5 mi | 7.9 mi |
| Pioneer Lakes | Horse | 2.8 mi | 3.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.RV essentials
Propane: 23.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Swan Creek Campground 0.7 mi
- Moose Creek Flat Campground 0.8 mi
- Moose Creek Group Site 0.8 mi
- Greek Creek Campground 1 mi
- Moose Creek Flat Campground 2.4 mi
- Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout 4.4 mi