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Established Camping

Lonesomehurst Campground

11 Reviews

About

National Forest

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Overview

Lonesomehurst Campground is located on the banks of scenic Hebgen Lake, just 20 minutes from West Yellowstone, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its boating, fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its close proximity to Yellowstone National Park.

Recreation

Hebgen Lake is considered Montana's premier stillwater fishing lake. Anglers will find a healthy population of brown, cutthroat and rainbow trout. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake. A boat ramp is located within the campground. Hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails crisscross the surrounding area.

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Natural Features

Hebgen Lake sits on the Madison River, at an elevation of 6,240 feet. The lake covers 21 square miles and has 65 miles of shoreline. Lonesomehurst is situated on the South Fork Arm of the lake, among lodgepole pines. A variety of waterfowl is often spotted in the area, including Sandhill cranes, herons, Western grebes, white pelicans, osprey, Canada geese, mallards, wood ducks, loons and bald and golden eagles. Bison, deer and moose are frequently seen as well.

Nearby Attractions

West Yellowstone offers dining, shopping and lodging options. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center is a popular attraction with live grizzlies, gray wolves and birds of prey, and a variety of exhibits and educational programs. Yellowstone National Park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.

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For facility specific information, please call (623) 910-0170.

Fee Info

<p>Additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.</p>

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Location

Lonesomehurst Campground is located in Montana

Directions

From West Yellowstone, travel west on Highway 20 for eight miles, then continue four miles north on Hebgen Lake Road (Denny Creek Road).

Coordinates

44.7359889 N
111.2313 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Unknown
Verizon
Fair
AT&T
Poor
T-Mobile
Good

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
Drinking Water
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups
Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

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Reservations

(877) 444-6777

Nicole B.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 9, 2023

Beautiful campground with great hosts

We stayed at Lonesomehurst for two nights at the start of July. The campground is in a beautiful location right on the lake, however be aware that this lake is predominately used by motorised boats which can be loud. The overall campground is very well maintained, the bathrooms are in excellent condition and the camp hosts are lovely. This is an RV forward campsite but there were a few tents when we were there.

We stayed in site 20 which I would not recommend as it is directly adjacent to the toilets. It is positioned in the inner loop and has direct eyeline to the toilets with no privacy. Luckily the toilets did not smell at all due to the good management. We were rooftop tent camping and made the most of the site by using the electric plugin to create ambiance. The sites across the way have a great view of the lake. Site 19 is stunning if you can book it, it’s got a great view and has good privacy. We were able to have breakfast there one morning as the occupants checked out early.

All in all, great campground if you can get a lake spot. Generators can be loud at times but the policy is that they have to be turned off by 10pm. Most people didn’t use generators but there was one who had his on all day. Great vicinity to west Yellowstone for people who want to explore the park during the day and come back to the campsite in the evening.

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allison W.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2022

Sweet and simple

Stayed here at the end of a day in Yellowstone. I had reserved a spot, but I wish I had waited because apparently there were a few cancellations and no-shows at excellent sites (this is June 2022 after the flooding up north, possibly why?). 10 was huge, level, and lakefront!

Other campers were staying up to two weeks (!)! and had clearly made friends at the end of the loop, they were a bit noisy into the evening. One gentleman told me he is a local and comes out here every year. It is a bit of a distance to Yellowstone and there are closer choices, so if you need to max your time at the park maybe this wouldn’t be ideal, but it was beautiful in its own right and the lake was great for recreational use, very quiet and clean. Mosquitoes were aggressive but repellent helped a bit.

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Hardy's R.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2021

Great

Right off the hebgen lake. Great spot. Geese are loud. Well worth the stop.

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Month of VisitSeptember

Bryan E.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

15-20 minutes from West Yellowstone

Beautiful sites on or near the lake. Close to Yellowstone. Swim or fish the lake. Sites have little privacy. Pit toilets are clean.

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Month of VisitJuly

Dawn G.

Ranger

Reviewed May. 29, 2020

We lucked out!

On our 4th day exploring Yellowstone, we made a little traveler error. We played and explored a little too long and when it was time to settle in for the night, even though it was a midweek day we found all of the park campgrounds full. So we made our way out the West Yellowstone entrance to look for something and lucked out and found this campground! 27 sites that sit along Hebgen Lake. Sites were clean and level, but not tons of privacy. The lake was peaceful for a single night stay and because we did not get to explore very much it just made us want to come back again someday!

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Robin P.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 25, 2018

Pathway to more Dispersed camping!

This is a fairly public campground, so there tends to be a lot of traffic during the day. It is also a day use access point so there is also that traffic! There is a boat launch, and beach access on almost every part of the campsite. Sites run between $12-15 depending on the site. There are also discounts for Veterans and Senior Citizens. It is a fairly clean campsite but you may have to book months in advance. If you drive past this campsite there are hundreds of dispersed campsites FOR FREE. But you’ll have to find them, by wandering down the dirt roads. ;)

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Iren S.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2018

Lovely

A wonderful location, accessible, clean, cared for. There are hiking trails nearby. The hosts are very accommodating and friendly.

Month of VisitJune

Natalia G.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 18, 2018

Great view!

We only stayed briefly here, but I wish it was more time! Looks like a great area to explore. We used it because it was really close to Yellowstone and we could reserve it and arrive late at night. Would love to go back!

Month of VisitJune

Zoe S.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

Great view great time

Lonesomehurst was amazing!! It was quite, peaceful and everyone there was so nice. It's a little out but I think it's worth it. The lake is so nice you can go swimming, kayak and paddle board. For a full set up it was $23 and for a little one it was $16. They have running water and bathrooms, but no showers. All and all it was great and I would totally do it again!!!

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Sofia S.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 9, 2017

Amazing place

We got there at about midnight and the camp host told us to just set up, get some rest and pay in the morning. They have paddle boards that you can rent and there's a beautiful view. The only sound that we heard were the geese Squawking during the night. Overall a great decision because it is very small and not very many people. Definitely recommend it!

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J W.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 15, 2017

Great spot!

Great campsite near West Yellowstone for those who are interested in visiting the park. Campsites near the lake have fantastic views, and perfect trees for hammocks. Nice beach-like area for playing in/near the water.

Month of VisitOctober