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Swan Creek Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBozeman / Gallatin NFMontana⭐ 4.8 (105)
Swan Creek Campground
🟢 11 open windows right now — soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2
Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Swan Creek Campground in Montana has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sun Aug 30–Wed Sep 2. 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
Sun Aug 30 – Wed Sep 23 nightsbook these dates →👥 LOWE #002 & LOWE #003 next to each othersites LOWE #002, #003, UPPE #010, #011
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites LOWE #005, UPPE #009
Mon Aug 31 – Wed Sep 22 nightsbook these dates →sites LOWE #004
Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 LOWE #003 & LOWE #004 next to each othersites LOWE #003, #004
Tue Sep 1 – Thu Sep 32 nightsbook these dates →opened 8h agosites LOWE #006
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites UPPE #007
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites UPPE #012
Tue Sep 8 – Fri Sep 113 nightsbook these dates →sites LOWE #001

📷 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 LOWE #002 — Site 2, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fi
Site LOWE #002 · Site 2, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fiVickie Barta
Campsite LOWE #003 — Site 3, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fi
Site LOWE #003 · Site 3, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fiVickie Barta
Campsite UPPE #010 — Site 10, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & f
Site UPPE #010 · Site 10, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fVickie Barta
Campsite UPPE #011 — Site 11, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & f
Site UPPE #011 · Site 11, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fVickie Barta
Campsite LOWE #005 — Site 5, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fi
Site LOWE #005 · Site 5, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fiVickie Barta
Campsite UPPE #009 — Site 9, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fi
Site UPPE #009 · Site 9, campsite surrounded by pine trees, picnic table & fiVickie Barta
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.2 midirections →
⚡ Tesla Supercharger23.2 midirections →
⚡ Electrify America23.9 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 21 openings at Swan Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 6–22 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

💵 $26/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.8★★★★★105 ratings
5★85
4★15
3★5
2★0
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.1/4
T-Mobile0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Swan Creek Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Swan Creek Campground?

Swan 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 much does it cost to camp at Swan Creek Campground?

Campsite fees at Swan Creek Campground run about $26/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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

Popular campgrounds like Swan 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 Swan Creek Campground?

CampSage's scans caught 21 openings at Swan Creek Campground over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 6–22 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 Swan Creek Campground a good campground?

Swan Creek Campground holds an average rating of 4.8/5 from 105 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Swan Creek Campground?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Swan Creek Campground, Verizon rates highest at 0.2 out of 5 from 49 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Swan Creek Campground located?

Swan 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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