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.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:59PM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with Flash Flooding of recent burn scars. * WHERE...All of South Central and Southeast Montana, and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of additional rainfall is expected across the watch area through Sunday. Locally heavier totals over 4 inches are possible where thunderstorm activity is more persistent. - The Robertson Draw, East Side, Elk, and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to Flash Flooding and debris flows during the watch period. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated Flash Flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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