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Recreation Region: Gardiner Ranger District

Bear Creek Campground

A campground in the West Absaroka Mountains on Gardiner District. 

General Information

  • Camp sites: 4
  • Trash Pickup: No
  • Firewood: No

6/1 – 10/31 Weather Dependent.

Open 24 hours/day, June 1 - December 31 (weather dependent)

No fees are required for this site

None

Contact Name: Gardiner Ranger District

Contact Phone: 406-848-7375

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.10979

Longitude: -110.5998

Directions

Primitive campground located 5 mi northeast of Gardiner on Jardine Rd, 5.5 mi on Bear Creek Rd (Forest Rd 493).

Parking

  • Campground road not suitable for long or towed vehicles. There is NO TURNAROUND for long vehicles.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated April 30, 2026