Hyalite Youth Camp is open for the 2026 camping season! (June-September)
See available dates on the calendar below.
The camp is maintained and rented to community groups by Hyalite Youth Camp, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Hyalite Youth Camp is a project of the Gallatin Empire Lions Club and is located on the easterly shore of Hyalite Reservoir in the Gallatin National Forest South of Bozeman, MT. PURPOSE OF CAMP: To provide an affordable camping experience in a rustic cabin and lodge facility primarily for youth and for those with disabilities or who are disadvantaged. Secondarily, family reunions, retreats for nonprofits and educational related groups are welcome. As of 2018, the camp is no longer available for weddings so we can make weekends available to the priority groups.
- There are seven cabins (52 bunks), four “Quad” buildings (16 bunks each) and three tipis that can accommodate 2+ campers in each. Capacity is up to 100 campers. All cabins and quads have wood framed bunks and groups should bring their own sleeping pads, sleeping bags and/or bedding for use on the bunks and in the tipis. To increase your comfort, cots can be used in the tipis and there is room for additional tents or camp trailers. For additional campers, there is room for additional tents and up to 6 camper trailers. (no water or electrical hookups available)
- Kitchen has a walk-in cooler, two refrigerators, and one freezer. There is a propane stove and all dishes, utensils, cooking pots and pans are provided. Dining hall can accommodate 100+ and there are outside picnic tables.
- There are indoor showers and toilets separated for men and women. Groups should bring their own towels and toiletries.
- Hot and Cold running water.
- Electrical power supplied to the entire camp by solar power battery system and backed up by generators.
- Arts and Crafts building for seminary, workshops or group meetings.
- Fire pit with benches and firewood with views of the lake.
- Volley Ball Court with net, Basket Ball Hoop on a Tree, horseshoe pit and flag pole.
- Lake access, spring creeks, mountain view, hiking trails to mountain lakes and waterfalls. Bird and wild life observation. The fishing is good.
- Neither Internet Service nor phone Service is available at the camp or reservoir area. Satellite phone service may be available.