Basin Campground
The campground operates seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, weather dependent. Memorial Day 2026 is May 25. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served. Maximum stay is 16 days in all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 11 at 12:57AM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting up to 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by severe winter conditions. Travel into Cooke City may be impacted.
About
Basin Campground is situated 7 miles west of Red Lodge, Montana, along the paved Forest Road 2071 (West Fork Rock Creek Road) in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The campground sits on the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek, providing excellent access to fishing opportunities. The surrounding landscape was transformed by the 2008 Cascade Fire, creating open meadows now filled with wildflowers. The campground features 30 single-family sites, each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Back-in spurs accommodate trailers up to 40 feet. Three sites are ADA-accessible, and accessible vault toilets are provided throughout. Potable water is available on site, and a bear-resistant dumpster handles trash disposal. Firewood bundles are sold for $7. A campground host is present during the season. Recreation opportunities include hiking, backpacking, and fishing. Wild Bill Lake, located nearby, offers kayaking and canoeing with an accessible fishing dock on shore. Wildlife commonly seen includes black bear, moose, whitetail deer, and mule deer.
Directions
From Red Lodge, Montana, head west on US Highway 212 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right onto West Fork Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2071) and continue 7 miles to the campground. The road is paved the entire way.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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