East Rosebud Campground
Currently in off-season status: open, free, ungated, but unmaintained with no services. Peak season begins Memorial Day weekend 2026 when fees apply ($15/night) and services resume. The campground is popular and fills quickly on summer weekends. 16-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 12:48AM MDT until October 9 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, and strong gusty winds will create erratic fire behavior and rapid spread for new or existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...126. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Wheatland. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. In South Central MT...Carbon...Park...Stillwater...Sweet Grass. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 7 percent. * TEMPERATURES: 84 to 90 degrees, warmest over Zone WY274. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS: The worst conditions are expected across the lower to middle elevations in fine fuels. The strongest winds are expected in mountain locations and the foothills west of Billings. Zone WY274 will see lower wind gusts of 15 to 25 mph.
Winter Storm Watch issued October 9 at 12:39AM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible over the Beartooth Pass, and in and around Cooke City. Recreation in the back country will be impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
About
East Rosebud Campground sits nestled in the trees near East Rosebud Lake within the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The East Rosebud drainage is considered one of the most scenic areas in the Beartooth Range, offering rugged alpine terrain and access to pristine wilderness. The campground serves as a basecamp for hikers heading into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness via three nearby trails: East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13) which departs from the back of the campground, and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). The 14 sites are managed first-come, first-served with no reservation system. Sites vary in size with a maximum trailer length of 20 feet. Amenities during peak season include potable water from a hand pump, vault toilets, and a centrally-located bear-resistant trash container. Some sites have bear-resistant food storage lockers. There is no campground host or firewood for sale. Note that much of the area directly around East Rosebud Lake is private property, limiting public fishing and boat access to the lake. Contact the Beartooth Ranger District for current lake access information.
Directions
From Red Lodge, drive 20 miles west on MT Highway 78. Turn south onto Roscoe Road and drive 2.3 miles, cross the bridge, then turn right onto East Rosebud Road. Continue 10.5 miles south to the campground on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 20ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 446-2103 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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