Openings · last 7 days
24
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233744
When Hood Creek Campground reopens
Hood Creek Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
31
Openings · last 90 days
33
Only 33 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 24 monitored sites
Of the 216 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 22 open for online reservation · 166 reserved · 28 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
89.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 22 of 216 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online89.8%
Open site-nights22 / 216
Reserved (of online inventory)166 / 188
Weekday openings21
Weekend openings1
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 21 fall on weekdays and 1 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 22 of 216 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 028 | 4 |
| 003 | 3 |
| 002 | 2 |
| 004 | 2 |
| 018 | 2 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
22 open site-nights across 13 sites at Hood Creek Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 6 2-night, 2 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 028.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 22 sites take 25 ft, 13 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft. 1 site of 24 has no recorded maximum and is not counted.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 002 | 30 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 004 | 38 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 018 | 25 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 029 | 35 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 008 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 010 | 42 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 014 | 25 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 24 |
| 016 | 40 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 017 | 32 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
| 020 | 20 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 025 | 45 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 22 |
About Hood Creek Campground
Overview
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.
Recreation
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.
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.
Facilities
The campground offers sites for both overnight camping and day-use picnicking. A GROUP AREA (SITE 28) for overnight camping is also available for reservation, and can accommodate up to 80 people.
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.
Natural Features
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.
24 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups21 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 80
Getting there
From Main Street in Bozeman, travel south on 19th Avenue for 7 miles, to the paved Hyalite Canyon Road. Turn left and continue 10 miles to the campground.
BackpackingBerry PickingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingHikingKayakingMountain BikingMushroom PickingOff Road Vehicle TrailsPhotographyPicnickingStar GazingSwimmingWater AccessWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233744 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hood Creek Campground?
Reservations for Hood Creek Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 89.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 22 of 216 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 33 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Hood Creek Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 24 site-date openings at Hood Creek Campground in the last 7 days, 31 over 30 days and 33 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hood Creek Campground?
2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 028. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hood Creek Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
13 of the 24 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 23 of those 24 sites have a recorded maximum length and 1 does not; it is not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Hood Creek Campground?
September 2026, with 22 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 216.
When is the next open date at Hood Creek Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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