Montana Forest Service Camping / Campgrounds: Shields River

The Shields River Campground, although somewhat primitive, still offers great camping for outdoor lovers. Fishing access is available, and you’ll have that special taste of nature’s best.

Shields River Campground
Livingston Ranger District
Gallatin National Forest
5252 Highway 89
Livingston, MT 59047

Telephone:
(406) 222-1892 (voice and TDD)

Season of Operation:
Memorial Day - September

Location:
In the Shields River Area, 28 miles north
of Livingston on US 89 to Wilsall; then
northeast 24 miles on Shields River
Road.

Information:
Maximum vehicle length is 22'. Call
ranger district for road conditions when
conditions are wet. This campground has
toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and
fishing access. This is a pack-in/pack-out
campground with no trash services or
water provided.

Cost:
No fee

- content from US Forest Service