HOOD CREEK CAMPGROUND

<h2>Overview</h2> Hood Creek Campground is located next to scenic Hyalite Reservoir, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest. It is 17 miles south of the city of Bozeman, Mont. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking and climbing.<h2>Recreation</h2> Hyalite Reservoir offers many recreational activities, including boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers fish for Yellowstone cutthroat, Arctic grayling and brook trout. Hyalite Creek offers fishing as well. <br/> <br/> Many hiking trails are found in Hyalite Canyon, including the popular Hyalite Peak Trail. This 7.5-mile one-way trail gains 3,450 feet in elevation as is climbs past numerous waterfalls to the beautiful Hyalite Lake and Hyalite Peak.<h2>Facilities</h2> <p>The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking. A<strong> GROUP AREA (SITE 28)</strong> for overnight camping is also available for reservation, and can accommodate up to 80 people. <br> <br>Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection. A boat ramp is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. </p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> The campground is situated on the banks of scenic Hyalite Reservoir, at an elevation of 6,700 feet. Some campsites lie in open meadows along the shoreline, while others are located among scattered pine and fir trees. <h2>Contact Info</h2> For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.