Timber Camp

Yellowstone

Timber Camp

Yellowstone

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Campground: Timber Camp.

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Timber Camp•MT

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Common questions about Timber Camp

Is Timber Camp free to camp at?

Yes. Timber Camp in MT is a free camp, so there is no nightly fee to stay. There is no booking system for it, so plan on first in, best dressed, especially on long weekends. We hold no facilities list for it, so go in self sufficient with your own water and a way to deal with rubbish.

Can you book Timber Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for Timber Camp, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Timber Camp?

Timber Camp sits in MT. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

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Bear Creek Campground - MT

Overview Bear Creek Campground is a First Come - First Served facility located at the base of the western slope of the Madison Range in southwest Montana. It's part of an administrative site that also includes the Bear Creek and Bear Creek Bunkhouse rental cabins and a trailhead for entry to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area. The small campground features 12 campsites, 6 on each side of the creek. The six sites north of the creek include facilities for horses/stock, while those south of the creek are non-horse use only. This is the only campground on the west side of the Madison mountain range so it can be expected to be crowded and busy during hunting season. There is very little firewood available anywhere near the campground. Recreation Hiking, horseback riding and hunting are very popular activities by visitors to this campground and parking may be difficult to find during peak season. The Middle Fork and Trail Fork trailhead is located only steps away. Because the trails lead to designated Wilderness, no motorized or mechanized use is allowed on the trails. The trailhead is the starting point for those climbing Sphinx Mountain. From December 2 until noon of May 15, the Wildlife Management Area just north of the campground is closed to all entry except to those who stay strictly on the trail and are only passing through to Forest lands. It is open for recreational use the remainder of the year. Facilities The campground will be undergoing improvement installations in the spring/early summer of 2023. Each campsite will have a parking site, picnic table and fire ring. There are two centrally located water hydrants, with water usually being available fro mid-May through September and a centrally located bear box for food storage. There are two SST outhouses, one on each side of the creek. Campsites 7 - 12, on the north side of the creek, are equipped with hitchrails and corrals for horses. Horses are not permitted at Campsites 1 - 6. Additional corrals are planned to be installed at the trailhead but there may not be a corral guaranteed for each campsite. Natural Features At the base of the Madison mountain range, the campground is situated in a draw between hills on the edge of the National Forest. The Lee Metcalf Wilderness is immediately to the east and a State wildlife management area to the north. The trailhead, at the site, provides access to the Middle Fork and Trail Fork trails, as well as access to ascend Sphinx Mountain, a prominant peak in the range. Most campsites are shaded by Douglas fir and aspen trees. Nearby Attractions The Lee Metcalf Wilderness is adjacent to the campground. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is about 70 miles to the southeast. Lewis and Clark State Caverns is about 60 miles to the north. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (406) 682-4253.

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Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest

Overview Eagle Creek Campground is located 2 miles northeast of the town of Gardiner on Jardine Road and approximately 55 miles south of the city of Livingston along scenic HWY 89 S. At an elevation of 6100 feet, 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. Recreation The Yellowstone River Trailhead is located within the camground. There are horse corrals for use by campers and day users. Many other hiking opportunities are locted within a 15 minute drive. The Yellowstone River is close by with access to rafting and fishing activites. Facilities Eagle Creek campground offers 20 sites for use by RV or tents. 18 sites are single sites, two sites are double sites. Sites 19 and 20 are located adjacent to horse corrals and are reserved for stock users until 4 pm and then are first come first serve for 1 night only. Not all sites are level. There are no hook-ups available. There is no water or sewer dump located close to the campground. Food storage restrictions are in effect from March 1st through December 1st. Bear boxes are located at each site to store food and other bear attractants. Natural Features The campground is located at about 6100 feet overlooking the Gallatin Mountains. There is a small creek that runs along the west side of the campground filled with small Aspen trees. It is not uncommon to have Elk roaming through and bedding in the grass. Nearby Attractions The Northwest entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located about a 10 minute drive away and offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features. Soak and relax at Yellowstone Hotsprings resort situated in the nearby town of Corwin Springs.