About this campground
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
The campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river. A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well. The Elkhorn Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the south end of the campground.
What campers say
Red Cliff Campground sits along the Gallatin River and is regularly praised for its river access, nearby trailheads, and proximity to Big Sky. The grounds are generally clean and well kept with friendly, helpful hosts and basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings at most sites. About half the sites offer 30‑amp electrical hookups; potable water is available but sewer hookups are limited, so plan for dump options. Sites vary in level and privacy and the RV loop can feel crowded. Overall it’s an affordable, no‑frills spot popular for fishing, hiking and short stays.
Our summary of 134 traveler reviews.
Amenities
Hookups and power
- Electric
Sites
- Back-In
Setting
- Mountains
- Forest
- River
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- .GOV
- .RECREATION
- Dirt
- Dogs
- Family Friendly
- Fishing
- Forest Service
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- National Forest
- National Park
- Public Park
- RV
- Scenic
- Shade
- Tents
- Trails
- Trees
- US Forest Service
- Walking Trail
- Water
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- 41120 U.S. 191, Gallatin Gateway, MT 59730
- GPS
- 45.1742° N, 111.2417° W
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