Montana · Camping

Lonesomehurst Campground

Jun–Aug
best months

Is Lonesomehurst Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Custer Gallatin National Forest. It doesn't name Lonesomehurst Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Custer Gallatin National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 6,558 ft
  • Hebgen Lake Ranger DistrictCuster Gallatin National Forest

Lonesomehurst Campground is a Forest Service campground in the Hebgen Lake Ranger District of Custer Gallatin National Forest in Montana. It sits within the national forest's recreation sites, and the land is managed by the Forest Service. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 80°F with lows near 39°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-20s and lows drop to zero or below. A fee is charged for recreation at this site. The closest neighbors are Basin Station Cabin, about 1.7 miles away, and Cherry Creek Campground, about 2 miles away. Hikers can head to the Horse Butte Loop (Snowmo) at about 2.2 miles or the Gelding Trail at about 3.5 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Aug

    Best time to visit Lonesomehurst Campground

    Best months: June–August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      27° / 0°

    2. Feb

      31° / 1°

    3. Mar

      40° / 9°

    4. Apr

      48° / 21°

    5. May

      59° / 29°

    6. Jun

      68° / 34°

    7. Jul

      80° / 39°

    8. Aug

      78° / 36°

    9. Sep

      68° / 30°

    10. Oct

      51° / 21°

    11. Nov

      36° / 11°

    12. Dec

      26° / 3°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at W Yellowstone Gateway, MT, 8.8 mi away at 6,679 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Lonesomehurst Campground

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