Campground · MT
Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest
MT · Custer Gallatin National Forest
Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest is generally plan ahead to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in June (7/10) and eases to its lowest in May (5/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (June), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 19 RV sites
- Max RV length 75 ft
Activities: BACKPACKING, BIKING, BIRDING, CAMPING, DAY USE AREA, HIKING, HORSE CAMPING, HORSEBACK RIDING, MOUNTAIN BIKING, WILDLIFE VIEWING, STAR GAZING, PHOTOGRAPHY
How much does it cost to camp at Eagle Creek Campground - Custer Gallatin National Forest?
First Come, First Serve Sites are paid for at the campground self service fee station. Please remember, The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee for a sigle site, four vechicles for a double site. Any additional vehicles will be assessed a $5.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be need to be deposited in the self service fee station.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.