Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest

Eagle Creek Campground in Montana
Eagle Creek Campground in Montana
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About Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest

Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 mi northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 mi south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6,100 ft, the campground overlooks Yellowstone National Park's majestic peaks. This 20-site campground has gravel roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 48’ RVs. The Yellowstone River Trailhead is also located within this campground. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and horse corrals are provided to the public. There are no hook-ups available. Food storage order is in effect from March 1st through December 1st. 

Available sites

16 total sites

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Hiking

Hiking

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Sep 8 to Dec 31

Campground Amenities

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Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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16 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 1, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 10, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 15, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 16, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 17, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 2, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 3, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 4, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 5, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 7, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 8, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 9, Loop: A Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

133 reviews

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Eagle Creek Campground offers stunning views, a peaceful atmosphere, and proximity to Yellowstone, making it a favored choice for campers. The attentive camp host receives high praise for being helpful and knowledgeable. While some sites may be unlevel and the road leading to the campground can be rough, the overall experience of wildlife viewing and beautiful scenery makes it a memorable spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 133 reviews

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5 stars 52.6% (70)
4 stars 20.3% (27)
3 stars 12.8% (17)
2 stars 11.3% (15)
1 star 3.0% (4)

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Emily P

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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

This campground is in bear country, so there are precautions that have to be made. The campground is very clean and the bathrooms were nicer than I expected for being vault toilets. The two things that would have made my rating 5 stars instead of 4 would be water and somewhere to get rid of the trash. Otherwise it was a great campground and we enjoyed our stay.

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Emily P

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August 20, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

This campground is in bear country, so there are precautions that have to be made. The campground is very clean and the bathrooms were nicer than I expected for being vault toilets. The two things that would have made my rating 5 stars instead of 4 would be water and somewhere to get rid of the trash. Otherwise it was a great campground and we enjoyed our stay.

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Skyler B

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September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

It is a good location if you are coming to visit Yellowstone. It’s right next to a little creek. I was one site #1. It was group site, so super spacious. Two bear lockers and two huge picnic tables. There was no shape and no water supplies. No firewoods so bring your own. Bathroom was close by. Overall it was a good location for me to stop for a night before heading to Yellowstone.

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Skyler B

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September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

It is a good location if you are coming to visit Yellowstone. It’s right next to a little creek. I was one site #1. It was group site, so super spacious. Two bear lockers and two huge picnic tables. There was no shape and no water supplies. No firewoods so bring your own. Bathroom was close by. Overall it was a good location for me to stop for a night before heading to Yellowstone.

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Andrew S

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October 3, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

Quiet, clean, and conveniently located just outside of Yellowstone and Gardiner. There are very nice views of the surrounding mountains and we had a clear night sky to see the Milky Way. The bathroom was clean. All around a great short stay, would like to spend more time here!

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Andrew S

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October 3, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: A

Quiet, clean, and conveniently located just outside of Yellowstone and Gardiner. There are very nice views of the surrounding mountains and we had a clear night sky to see the Milky Way. The bathroom was clean. All around a great short stay, would like to spend more time here!

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Gary O

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October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

Campsite was occupied at 6:30 pm when I arrived and the folks there said they had paid also, so I had to find another area to camp. Interestingly, I checked the campsite at 1:00 pm that day and it was empty. I even left a camp chair there to show it was occupied. Not a good experience!

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Gary O

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October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 1, Loop: A

Campsite was occupied at 6:30 pm when I arrived and the folks there said they had paid also, so I had to find another area to camp. Interestingly, I checked the campsite at 1:00 pm that day and it was empty. I even left a camp chair there to show it was occupied. Not a good experience!

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Larry C

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July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 7, Loop: A

The location of the campground is excellent for going into Yellowstone NP. Also we got great Verizon cell service. The reason for low rating are 1. Campsites are severely unlevel
2. The weeds under and around picnic table were taller than the table.
3. Campground host did not even know where to take trash.
4. Host did not supervise reservations at all. No shows were not taken down so other people could use the campsites. We were never asked our name or anything
5. Basically the host was living there for free and wasn't doing his job. We were there for 4 days. So great location but no water , super unlevel sites and small camping area not maintained. Also some of the campsites had water running thru them making them unusable for tents. Host should have reported this so rec.gov could hav. e let people know

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Larry C

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July 10, 2024 Stayed at: 7, Loop: A

The location of the campground is excellent for going into Yellowstone NP. Also we got great Verizon cell service. The reason for low rating are 1. Campsites are severely unlevel
2. The weeds under and around picnic table were taller than the table.
3. Campground host did not even know where to take trash.
4. Host did not supervise reservations at all. No shows were not taken down so other people could use the campsites. We were never asked our name or anything
5. Basically the host was living there for free and wasn't doing his job. We were there for 4 days. So great location but no water , super unlevel sites and small camping area not maintained. Also some of the campsites had water running thru them making them unusable for tents. Host should have reported this so rec.gov could hav. e let people know

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Location & Directions for Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest

Po Box 5, Gardiner, MT 59030 United States

Elevation: 1,845 ft

Getting There

From Livingston, MT - Head south toward Gardiner, MT on Highway 89 for 54 mi. Turn Left onto Jardine Rd. Go .9 mi, stay right at the split. Head another 1.2 mi, campground will be on your left.

Nearest town

Gardiner, MT - 2.5 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: North Entrance

Approximate drive: 1.9 mi · 3 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

1PM

Check out time

12PM

General

  • Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
  • Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org .
  • Campfires must be completely extinguished while campsite is unoccupied and before leaving!
  • Please remember, The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee for a single site, four vechicles for a double site. Any additional vehicles will be assessed a $5.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be need to be deposited in the self service fee station.
  • Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.
  • Campground is usually full for most of the season. Don't expect the First come First serve sites to be unoccupied. There are limited camping options in the area. Have a PLAN B if you do not have a reservation!

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Last updated: November 2, 2026

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