Jimmy Joe Campground
Open year-round with full services from Memorial Day through Labor Day. First-come, first-served only with a 16-day stay limit. No potable water available; bring your own drinking water and pack out all trash.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 10 at 1:38PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by severe winter conditions. Travel into Cooke City will be impacted.
About
Jimmy Joe Campground sits along East Rosebud Creek in one of the most scenic drainages of the Beartooth Mountains. This free, 10-site campground offers a primitive camping experience within the Custer Gallatin National Forest, providing direct access to the creek and surrounding wilderness. The East Rosebud drainage is known for its dramatic mountain scenery and serves as a gateway to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The campground provides vault toilets (accessible) and some sites include bear-resistant food storage lockers. There is no potable water, trash service, firewood sales, or camp host on site. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. The campground can accommodate trailers up to 30 feet in length, though individual site sizes vary. Several trailheads are accessible from the area, including East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). The nearby East Rosebud Lake Campground offers additional camping options in the drainage. The campground fills quickly on summer weekends and holidays, so early afternoon arrival is recommended to secure a site.
Directions
From Red Lodge: Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the bridge and turn right (south) onto East Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles until the campground on your right.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 30ft |
| 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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