SWAN CREEK CAMPGROUND
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Phone
- 406-646-1012
- Coordinates
- 45.3725, -111.1681
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is SWAN CREEK CAMPGROUND free?
No. SWAN CREEK CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to SWAN CREEK CAMPGROUND?
30 mi south of Bozeman on US 191, 1 mi east on Swan Creek Rd. Road opens 5/16 ¿¿¿ 12/1.
Nearby
- GREEK CREEK CAMPGROUND0.9 mi
- MOOSE CREEK FLAT CAMPGROUND1.1 mi
- MOOSE CREEK GROUP SITE1.5 mi
- GARNET MOUNTAIN FIRE LOOKOUT4.2 mi
- SPIRE ROCK CAMPGROUND5.1 mi
- WINDY PASS CABIN8.1 mi
- LITTLE BEAR CABIN8.6 mi
- FOX CREEK CABIN (MT)9.6 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
