Camp Host

Tom Miner Campground is a first come, first serve campground located on the Custer-Gallatin National Forest, approximately 17 miles northwest of the town of Gardiner, MT and 35 miles south of Livingston, MT. At an elevation of over 7000 feet, the campground is set in the foothills of the Gallatin Mountain Range at the southern end of the Yellowstone River’s Paradise Valley. This 16-site campground has dirt roads with unpaved sites that accommodate a maximum of 40’ RVs. The Buffalo Horn Pass Trailhead and horse corral is located adjacent to this campground, with access to the Gallatin Petrified Forest. Vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and water hand pumps are provided to the public at this fee campground. There is no electricity, trash service or firewood provided.

The campground host site parking spur is 12’x 40’ to accommodate a RV or camp trailer. Vault sewer and storage shed are provided by the Forest Service. Cell phone reception is limited. Hosts must provide their own RV or camp trailer along with propane (if applicable). The use of a tent as the only means of housing is not permitted. Pets may be permitted on a case by case basis. Please note that all pets must be on a leash, including host pets, within the campground.  Also, ATVs, UTVs, and motorcycles must meet Montana state law (e.g., must be street legal) in order to ride on State and Forest Service roads.

There is a post office in the town of Gardiner, where hosts can either pay for a PO Box or can have mail delivered via General Delivery.

General Information:

·        Full services including groceries, gas, laundry and restaurants are available in the town of Gardiner

·        Maximum stay permitted: 16 days

·        Average parking size: 12′ x 40′

·        Hook ups: Host site only

·        Number of restrooms: 2 (single unit vaults)

·        Food and attractant storage regulations are in effect to prevent wildlife/human conflicts

·        Wildlife is abundant in the area, including Grizzly Bears

·        There are no garbage cans or garbage services (pack it in pack it out)