Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jul–Sepbest months
About Swan Creek Campground
View this site on Recreation.gov Vea este sitio en Recreation.gov A campground in the Gallatin canyon on the Bozeman District. **Information:** Rocky Mountain Recreation Company (661) 702-1420 [email protected]
- Fees: Off Season, there is no fee and no amenities available. Peak Season, there is a $24.00 fee which includes 2 driving vehicles. - $9.00 each…
- Season: 5/15 - 10/15 Weather Dependent Limited Service 10/15 - 12/31
- Managed by: USFS - Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Where: 11 mi northeast of Big Sky, MT · 45.372, -111.16361
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
31°10°Jan
34°11°Feb
42°17°Mar
49°24°Apr
59°32°May
68°38°Jun
78°43°Jul
78°41°Aug
67°35°Sep
53°26°Oct
38°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 Swan Creek Campground 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Creek | Horse | 0.9 mi | 10.1 mi |
| Karst | Horse | 1.3 mi | 7.2 mi |
| Lake of the Pines | Horse | 1.6 mi | 7.3 mi |
| Pioneer Lakes | Horse | 2.4 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: 22.5 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Gallatin Canyon, Hwy 191 & Big Sky 0.7 mi
- Greek Creek Campground 1 mi
- Moose Creek Flat Campground 1.2 mi
- Moose Creek Group Site 1.2 mi
- Moose Creek Flat Campground 2.8 mi
- Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout 4.3 mi