Bear Canyon Campground

Marie Q

The sites are really narrow, our slide out was literally over the bench of our neighbor's picnic table (we talked to them and it was just a couple, we were both only staying 1 night, so they didn't care about the table), and it wouldn't have been possible to put the awning out. The pool was nice and warm. The views are nice. It was quiet.

Taneesa Sheppick

A little pricey but they have laundry and full service hookups. Trains are very close and the lots are right next to each other. But it was a good place to get free showers and swim. It's a great place to get away from the busy main street. No stores within walking distance.

Michele Burton

Right off I90 a few miles before Bozeman. 1 hour to Big Sky. 1 and a half hours to West Yellowstone entrance. 30 minutes to Palisades Falls. Easy on and off. Great sites with beautiful mountain views and a great little pool to take a dip in after a long day of hiking. Very friendly staff with a cute little gift shop on site. Some freeway and train noise, but nothing to stop a relaxing stay. Such a great base camp spot for traveling. I would stay anytime passing through MT on 190.

Alec McMillan

Nice looking campground overall. Well maintained, but had a bad service experience. They have laundry facilities but the times are pretty restrictive. They're locked until the office opens at 9 a.m. ,check out is at 11 a.m. Staff running the place on Saturday (two teenagers) don't actually show up until ~1020, looks like they came in late with coffee. May just be a one off bad experience, but extremely annoying when you paid over $70/night for a spot and you're trying to do something as simple as get laundry done before leaving.

Darylann Spaulding

I would not recommend this site for tent campers. This is an RV site with the backyard grass area of their office building available for tents to set up just a few feet away from each other. This works wonderful as a last resort but not a camping experience. The train and the highway are right there along with a street light lamp that will shine bright above your tent. $50 a night seemed pretty steep for what they offer for a tent camping. I understand they have showers and access to laundry and a small pool so they can charge more for tent campers. That's why I say it's definitely more geared for RV campers.

sarah shippen

We stayed at Bear Canyon in our camper for a soccer tournament. It was a fraction of the price a hotel room in Bozeman would have cost us. Very friendly and helpful staff! Bathrooms and showers were tidy. The pool was heated to a pleasant enough temp that it was comfortable swimming in 70 degree weather. The only downfall was the proximity to the train tracks and hearing them at night, but they give free ear plugs upon check in. :)

Kyle Martin

The RV sites are TINY, like maybe 5 or so feet between. The pool and playground are great, as is the elevated view of Bozeman/Bridger for sunsets. Bathrooms and showers not very clean or updated, both way too small for a campground of this size - shocking they haven't been updated/expanded for how full this park is + prices they are charging. Front desk very helpful, all told, but prices still high for what you're getting. Bozeman was pretty booked up, even months in advance, so the price was OK relative to nearby RV parks. About 8-10 minutes drive into Bozeman and also close to southern trailheads, so if you're using this to launch south into the mountains, you could do worse. We read about loud train whistles coming through, but it wasn't that disruptive at all - maybe heard it once or twice, and the kids sleep with sound machines so it didn't affect them. Overall, would shoot for another park with more space + cleaner/larger/updated shower facilities. Pool and playground major pluses though.

Nicole Matthis

We cannot say enough good things about this campground and staff. We were on our way to Yellowstone when our truck broke down on the top of Bozeman Pass. We had no idea what to do. Our roadside assistance helped us find this campground to get the camper to while our truck got fixed. The staff was so amazing and kind. Not only did they help us get a site but they found a site for our parents camper as well, as they were traveling with us. We weren't sure when our truck would be fixed or how soon we could be out of the campground. They made us feel incredibly welcomed and they did not push us out, they just said to keep them updated. It's a nice campground. It is near the train tracks but it wasn't too bad. There do seem to be a decent amount of long term people but that was no big deal. We felt safe there. Thank you again for your kindness!

Rick Lowe

We stayed here for 1 night as we passed through on our way to Yellowstone. The front desk welcomed us and were very friendly. Check in only took a few mins. We stayed in one of the back in spots. We had power and water. There were a few RVs that look like they are long term. As well as lots of cars coming in and out. But overall it did not bother us and we had a good stay and it was quiet at night.

Kathy

The campground was full of apparent homeless and workers and long term residents! Many slept in their trucks! One guys car is on blocks! Not a bad looking place with views of he hills but We felt unsafe leaving our adult daughter there alone! They sell outsider passes for the pool so there are a bunch of kids in the pool not from he campground! Not My favorite place!