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PINE CREEK CAMPGROUND

MT · Custer Gallatin National Forest

PINE CREEK CAMPGROUND is generally hard to book. Across the 5 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in May (8/10) and eases to its lowest in September (7/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan–
  2. Feb–
  3. Mar–
  4. Apr–
  5. May8
  6. Jun8
  7. Jul8
  8. Aug8
  9. Sep7
  10. Oct–
  11. Nov–
  12. Dec–
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (May), arrivals are lightest on Wednesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

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.

Facilities

Sites & amenities

  • 1 tent-only sites
  • 2 RV sites
  • 1 accessible sites
  • Max RV length 20 ft

Activities: WILDLIFE VIEWING, HIKING, FISHING, CAMPING, BIKING, BACKPACKING, BERRY PICKING, BIRDING, DAY USE AREA, PHOTOGRAPHY, STAR GAZING, WATER ACCESS, MUSHROOM PICKING, PICNICKING

Fees

How much does it cost to camp at Pine Creek Campground?

The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00/night fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground.

Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.

Location

Where it is