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Moose Creek

Jul–Sep
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Moose Creek, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 5,742 ft
  • Bozeman Ranger DistrictCuster Gallatin National Forest

Moose Creek is a Forest Service campground in the Bozeman 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. Day use at Moose Creek costs a fee that depends on the number of people. For groups of 1 to 25, the fee is $60. It rises to $90 for 26 to 50 people, $120 for 51 to 75 people and $150 for 76 to 100 people. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Big Sky show July highs around 78°F with lows near 41°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. Moose Creek Flat campground is just 0.3 miles away, and the Karst Loop hike is about half a mile off. Swan Creek campground is roughly 1.5 miles away, and the Gorilla Block climbing area is about 3 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit Moose Creek

    Best months: July–September. 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

      30° / 9°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 9°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 17°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 23°

      11 wet

    5. May

      58° / 30°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 36°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 41°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 39°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 33°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 25°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 16°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 9°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Sky 2wnw, MT, 9 mi away at 6,590 ft. The station sits about 800 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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