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Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
4.28185 reviewsPO Box 5, Gardiner, MT, 59030
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6,100 ftPrice
$15 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open from May 22 to ...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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6,100 ftPrice
$15 - $30/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open from May 22 to ...
Cell
Has Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
RV Friendly
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$15.00 - $30.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Double Site: $30.00; Single Site: $15.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
Standard Site Fee$30.00
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PO Box 5, Gardiner, MT, 59030
Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
PO Box 5, Gardiner, MT, 59030
Nearby places
Gardiner (2 miles, 10 minutes)
Livingston (55 miles, approximately 1 hour)
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Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
$15.00 - $30.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Double Site: $30.00; Single Site: $15.00. Plus Recreation.gov reservation transaction fee ($8 online / $9 phone / $3 in person).
Standard Site Fee$30.00
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C-
Camper Report Card
How campers graded it
Rated higher than 19% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 130 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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- Grade A+.Value
- Grade A-.Rules & policies
- Grade B+.Scenery
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- Grade D.Bugs & weather
- Grade D.Getting there
- Grade C-.Facilities
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Overview
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About the campground
The elevation is 5,720 ft. NOTE: The North Entrance (Roosevelt Arch) to Yellowstone National Park is 3 miles south of campground. This rustic pack it in, pack it out campground features breathtaking vistas of the northern side of Yellowstone National Park. It includes views of Mammoth and Electric mountains, Mammoth Hot Springs, and Beartooth-Absaroka Wilderness. The campground has two spurs. The main spur continues straight ahead to a dead end with a small turn-around (see RV comments). The second spur goes off to the right and leads to six horse corrals and two campsites. Horses are permitted only in the latter area. Eagle Creek runs through part of the campground and is a possible source of stock water. The authors favorite movie house experience occurred in Gardiner. In a narrow two-story building, formerly a granary before it was a roller rink, is the only movie house in Gardiner. As the authors purchased their tickets, freshly popped popcorn and soda, the usher said: “If we don’t have 6 people, we don’t show the film.” Well, there were nine and all enjoyed the film. The movie house is now closed. Gallatin National Forest 202 Many of the tent-only campsites can accommodate pop-up tent trailers. The campground is part of the Yellowstone bison's winter range. Summer brings elk in to graze on grass in the campground and the surrounding hillsides. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques. A food storage order is in effect from March 1 through December 1; check fee board for details. Bear boxes for the campers to stow food stuff are located throughout the campground. Possible day trips are Yellowstone National Park, the community of Gardiner, MT and rafting on the Yellowstone River; contact Gardiner Ranger District Office for outfitters.
Seasons & access
The parking areas are grassy and open field-like - not clearly designated. Leveling at most campsites might be a challenge. The turn radius of the main spur's dead-end limits motorhomes to no longer than 30-ft (without a towable). Unhooking towed vehicle before committing to the main spur, is recommended. Travel trailers longer than 25 ft. should not attempt negotiating the main spur turn-around. An RV dump station with potable water is available, for a fee, at Yellowstone RV Park, located at the north end of Gardiner, between Mile Marker 1 and 2 on US Rt 89. Facilities Flush Toilets: No Hot Showers: No Vaults: Yes Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No Public Phone: No Playground: No No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0 Water Sports Rafting is possible on the Yellowstone River; contact the Gardiner Ranger District Office for outfitters. Hiking: There is an unmarked trail. Fishing: No Gallatin National Forest 203
RV information
The parking areas are grassy and open field-like - not clearly designated. Leveling at most campsites might be a challenge. The turn radius of the main spur's dead-end limits motorhomes to no longer than 30-ft (without a towable). Unhooking towed vehicle before committing to the main spur, is recommended. Travel trailers longer than 25 ft. should not attempt negotiating the main spur turn-around. An RV dump station with potable water is available, for a fee, at Yellowstone RV Park, located at the north end of Gardiner, between Mile Marker 1 and 2 on US Rt 89.
Directions
In Gardiner, MT, just before the Yellowstone River bridge, take Jardine Rd. (sign says "Jardine-5") 2.2 miles to campground sign on left. NOTE: The elevation gain from Gardiner to the campground is 760 ft on a dirt and gravel road with a washboard surface and two hairpin turns.
- National Forest
- Gallatin National Forest
- Ranger District
- Gardiner
- Elevation
- 5720
- Rate
- $8 per day
- Maximum Stay
- 16
