Bozeman Trail Campground

Bozeman Trail Campground (still listed as Sunrise Campground on some platforms) is a private RV park on Frontage Road just off I-90 on the east side of Bozeman, Montana. It is the closest campground to downtown, close enough that Main Street is a short walk, and it suits RVers who want full hookups and town access at a sane price rather than resort extras. Our Bozeman area guide calls it the practical alternative to the hot-springs property down the valley.

Bozeman Trail Campground at a glance

Hookups	Full (20/30/50 amp, water, sewer)
Sites	50 RV + 15 tent
Max RV length	Big-rig friendly with pull-throughs
Cost	~$65-80/night for RV sites (varies by season)
Season	Early April – late October
Elevation	~4,800 ft
Amenities	WiFi, propane, laundry, showers, playground, RV wash allowed
Best for	RVers who want proximity to downtown Bozeman at a reasonable price

Why RVers stay here

Expect 50 RV sites and 15 tent sites on functional gravel pads with full 20/30/50-amp hookups and pull-throughs that handle big rigs. Restrooms, showers and laundry get steady marks for cleanliness, Wi-Fi and propane are available, and it is one of the few local parks that lets you wash your rig on-site. Recent reports put full-hookup RV sites around $65 to $80 a night depending on season and site type. The season runs early April through late October, longer than most competitors. The one thing to check before you arrive: our guide flags a low 13'3" bridge at the nearby I-90 underpass, so know your rig height and confirm your approach route.

✓Closest RV park to downtown Bozeman, with Main Street walkable in about ten minutes

✓Full hookups with 20/30/50-amp and big-rig-friendly pull-throughs

✓Roughly half the nightly rate of Bozeman Hot Springs, with clean restrooms, showers and laundry

✓On-site RV washing allowed, plus propane and Wi-Fi

✓Longer season than most area parks, early April to late October

!Functional gravel pads and basic landscaping; this is a town park, not a scenic one

!A 13'3" low bridge at the I-90 underpass near the entrance; confirm your route and rig height when booking

What our guides say about Bozeman Trail Campground

Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.

Regional guide

Bozeman RV Parks: Mountain Town Camping Done Right

If Bozeman Hot Springs is the splurge, Bozeman Trail Campground is the practical alternative. Located on Frontage Road just off I-90 on the east side of town, this is the closest RV park to downtown Bozeman — you can be walking Main Street in under ten minutes. The park changed its name from Sunrise Campground to Bozeman Trail Campground around 2020, and you will still see both names on different booking platforms. Same place, same owners.

The campground has 50 RV sites and 15 tent sites, making it mid-sized by Bozeman standards. Sites are big-rig friendly with pull-through access and full hookups including 20/30/50-amp service. The grounds are not fancy — think functional gravel pads with basic landscaping — but the site spacing is reasonable and the facilities (restrooms, showers, laundry) get consistent marks for cleanliness. WiFi is available, and you can buy propane on-site. One practical note that gets overlooked in other guides: Bozeman Trail is one of the few parks in the area that allows you to wash your RV on-site. If you have been on dusty forest roads for a week, that matters.

Pricing is significantly more reasonable than the hot springs property. Recent reviews and reports suggest $65-80 per night for full-hookup RV sites, though rates vary by site type and season. That is roughly half the cost of Bozeman Hot Springs, and you are closer to downtown. Tent sites run $30-35. The park is open from early April through late October, giving it a slightly longer season than many competitors.

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Bozeman Trail Campground: frequently asked questions

Does Bozeman Trail Campground have full hookups?

Yes. RV sites have full hookups with 20/30/50-amp electric, water and sewer, and pull-through access for larger rigs.

How much does Bozeman Trail Campground cost per night?

Recent reports and reviews suggest about $65 to $80 per night for full-hookup RV sites, varying by site type and season, with tent sites around $30 to $35. Confirm current rates with the campground.

What is the max RV length at Bozeman Trail Campground?

Our guide describes the sites as big-rig friendly with pull-through access but does not publish a hard length limit. Confirm your rig with the campground, and note the low bridge on the approach.

Is Bozeman Trail Campground open year-round?

No. It operates from early April through late October, which is a slightly longer season than many Bozeman-area campgrounds.

Do you need reservations at Bozeman Trail Campground?

For July and August, book private Bozeman parks two to three months ahead. Our guide notes Bozeman Trail tends to have a bit more last-minute availability than the hot springs park because of its larger site count.

Is Bozeman Trail Campground the same as Sunrise Campground?

Yes. The park changed its name from Sunrise Campground to Bozeman Trail Campground around 2020, and both names still appear on different booking platforms.