Established Camping
Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground
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Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Snowbank Campground is closed until further notice. The bridge to the campground was damaged in a flood in May 2022.
Bridge to campground destroyed by flood in 2022. CG will be closed with no access until 12/31/2027 or until it is fixed.
About
USDA Forest Service
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Overview
Snowbank Campground continues to be closed due to the bridge to campground washed out in 2022 flood and has yet to be repaired. Snowbank Campground is located on the banks of Mill Creek, approximately 29 miles south of Livingston, in southwestern Montana. Visitors enjoy the area for its scenic natural beauty, and fishing and trail opportunities. This campground is not recommended for RV's over 30' in length.
Recreation
Mill Creek offers anglers the opportunity to fish for whitefish, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A number of hiking trailheads near the campground offer wilderness access, climbing into the Absaroka Range. The 6.3-mile Wicked Ridge Trail begins just outside the campground entrance. Off-road vehicle and bike trails also crisscross the area around Snowbank.
Facilities
Mill Creek offers anglers the opportunity to fish for whitefish, rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout. A number of hiking trailheads near the campground offer wilderness access, climbing into the Absaroka Range. The 6.3-mile Wicked Ridge Trail begins just outside the campground entrance. Off-road vehicle and bike trails also crisscross the area around Snowbank.
Natural Features
The campground is situated along Mill Creek near the western edge of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, where a scenic forest of mature spruce and fir trees covers the area. Thimbleberry and raspberry bushes dot the forest floor.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (623) 910-0170.
Fee Info
Please remember, The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee. Any 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.
Location
Gallatin National Forest Snowbank Group Campground is located in Montana
Directions
From Livingston, travel south on Highway 89 for 16 miles to the Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn left (east) onto Mill Creek Road, cross the East River Road (Highway 540) and continue east for 11 miles to the campground. From Gardiner, take Highway 89 north for 36 miles to the Mill Creek Road/Forest Road 486 (Pray turnoff). Turn right (west) onto Mill Creek Road, cross the East River Road (Highway 540) and continue east for 11 miles to the campground.
Address
5242 HIGHWAY 89 SOUTH
Livingston, MT 59047
Coordinates
45.171756 N
110.322817 W
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires