USDA Forest Service · Montana
Halfmoon Campground
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,437 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- HALF MOON CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1197) · native material · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Custer Gallatin National Forest
- Address
- MT
- Activities
- <p><font style="background-color: #faf8df">Camping</font></p>, <p><font style="background-color: #faf8df">Hiking</font></p>
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
A campground in the east crazy mountains on the Yellowstone District.
Camp sites: 12
Maps: Halfmoon Campground Map (527 KB)
Accessible Facilities: Toilet 6 Sites
Trash Pickup: No
Firewood: No
No Reservations:
This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night.
Information:
Livingston Office
5242 Hwy 89.
Livingston, MT 59047
(406) 222-1892
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27° | 12° | -33° | 38° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 25° | 9° | -29° | 42° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 36° | 18° | -4° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 39° | 23° | -14° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 34° | 18° | 69° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 63° | 43° | 34° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 51° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 76° | 50° | 42° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 65° | 43° | 26° | 81° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 52° | 31° | 14° | 70° | 9 of 10 |
| November | 36° | 22° | -14° | 58° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 28° | 13° | -13° | 42° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 817 trails in Custer Gallatin National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Ibex Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi · 1 sites
- Porcupine Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi · 1 sites
- Crandall Creek Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi · 1 sites
- Battle Ridge Campground · USDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- Chief Joseph Park Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 33 mi
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