Swan Creek Campground

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13Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

13Sites with a reported party limit

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Overview Swan Creek Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 31 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.Recreation Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available in the area surrounding the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well. Many trails can be found in Gallatin Canyon. The Swan Creek Trail begins within the campground. Golden Trout Lakes Trail begins up nearby Portal Creek Road, five miles south of the campground.Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Roads within the campground are paved, but parking spurs are gravel. Firewood is available at Greek Creek Campground for $8.00 per bundle. Natural Features The campground sits next to scenic Swan Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River. It is just off Highway 191, at an elevation of 5,800 feet. A beautiful, dense forest of spruce and fir trees covers the campground. A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black bears and grizzly bears also live in the canyon. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

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Standard Nonelectric

Operator directions

From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 30 miles to the Swan Creek turnoff. Turn left and go a half-mile to the campground. From West Yellowstone, travel 58 miles north on Highway 191. Turn right at Swan Creek turnoff and go a half-mile to the campground.

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 001 LOWE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 38 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 002 LOWE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 24 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 003 LOWE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 35 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 004 LOWE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 30 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 005 LOWE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 30 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 006 LOWE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 35 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 007 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 50 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 008 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 38 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 009 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 38 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 010 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 011 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 35 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Shade
Site 012 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 50 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 013 UPPE Source updated: 2026-09-03	Standard Nonelectric	Not reportedNumeric screening only	8 people 2 vehicles	Back-In 35 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes

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13 published campsite records

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