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Hood Creek Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBozeman / Gallatin NFMontana⭐ 4.2 (126)
Hood Creek Campground
🟢 10 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Hood Creek Campground in Montana has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #017 & AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #018 next to each othersites 👥 #028, #017, #018
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #016, #020
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →👥 AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #010 & AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #011 next to each othersites #002, #006, #010, #011, #014
Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #026
Wed Sep 9 – Fri Sep 112 nightsbook these dates →sites #029
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 8h agosites #026
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites #025
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites #003

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #028 — Group Site 28, campsites surrounded by pine trees, picnic ta
Site AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #028 · Group Site 28, campsites surrounded by pine trees, picnic taVickie Barta
Campsite AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #017 — Site 17, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & f
Site AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #017 · Site 17, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fVickie Barta
Campsite AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #018 — Site 18, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & f
Site AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #018 · Site 18, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fVickie Barta
Campsite AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #016 — Site 16, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & f
Site AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #016 · Site 16, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fVickie Barta
Campsite AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #020 — Site 20, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & f
Site AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #020 · Site 20, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fVickie Barta
Campsite AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #002 — Site 2, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fi
Site AREA HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND #002 · Site 2, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fiVickie Barta
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 15.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger15.6 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America16.4 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger22.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Hood Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 9–23 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard NonelectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆126 ratings
5★75
4★26
3★12
2★4
1★9
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.3/4
AT&T0.2/4
Verizon0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Hood Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Hood Creek Campground?

Hood Creek Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Hood Creek Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Hood Creek Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Hood Creek Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 14 openings at Hood Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 12 separate days, most of them for stays 9–23 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Hood Creek Campground a good campground?

Hood Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 126 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Hood Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Hood Creek Campground, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 14 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Hood Creek Campground located?

Hood Creek Campground is located in Bozeman / Gallatin NF, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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