Winter camping in Hyalite

Does anyone have any info about camping during the winter near Hyalite. i noticed that the Langohr Campground is along hyalight canyon road, along with the Chisholm and Hood Creek campgrounds. I know in Colorado, Forest Service campgrounds like that are free in the winter, however i don't know what they allow in Montana.

Any info on those campgrounds or better places to camp would be great!

Thanks!

There is no camping allowed in Hylite during the winter. I tried last year and was surprised by the enforcement. Although polite, I had note at my site stating the closest legal camping is at the KOA in town. Good Luck!!

Setting up a tent or sleeping in your car? I've definitely seen some folks up there sleeping in their vans. I always thought camping and ice cragging would be a pain in the butt trying to get stuff dry and warm up. Why not split a cheap hotel in Bozeman with your partner(s). Bozeman is a summer tourist destination and I'm sure there are some deals to be found in the winter.

Stephen Berwanger wrote:There is no camping allowed in Hylite during the winter. I tried last year and was surprised by the enforcement. Although polite, I had note at my site stating the closest legal camping is at the KOA in town. Good Luck!!

Did the forest service leave you the note? i would have thought that at least back country camping would be fine as long as it was within forest service regulations for dispersed camping. I also noticed that the window rock and maxey cabin are reservable all winter long...

Bud Martin wrote:Setting up a tent or sleeping in your car? I've definitely seen some folks up there sleeping in their vans. I always thought camping and ice cragging would be a pain in the butt trying to get stuff dry and warm up. Why not split a cheap hotel in Bozeman with your partner(s). Bozeman is a summer tourist destination and I'm sure there are some deals to be found in the winter.

Im looking do either build a quinzee or tent camp, depending on the amount of snow in the canyon in December. hotels are an option, but why did i buy an expensive 0 degree down bag if im going to puss out an get a hotel in the winter... :P

does anyone have any more info?

Yes it was the Forest Service and yes they nicely threaten fines if I camped in the Canyon. Good Luck

Camping IS allowed in Hyalite in the winter for free at Langohr and Chisholm. Dispersed Camping is also allowed in certain areas.

Call the Bozeman District office at (406)522-2520 if you need any more info.