M-k Campground
Open year-round but full services run Memorial Day through Labor Day only. Currently in limited-service mode until May 25, 2026. Off-season visitors must bring their own water, toilet paper, and pack out all trash. Roads are not plowed in winter and access is snow-dependent. Food storage order in effect on Beartooth Ranger District.
Winter Weather Advisory issued June 10 at 12:09PM MDT until June 11 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Snow occurring over and near the Beartooth Highway. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of strong winds and falling snow may result in locally reduced visibility, especially in unsheltered areas.
About
M-K Campground sits at approximately 7,200 feet along the Main Fork Rock Creek drainage in Montana's Custer Gallatin National Forest. Named after the Morrison-Knudsen company that built the iconic switchbacks on the nearby Beartooth Highway between 1932 and 1936, this free campground offers 10 primitive sites suitable for tents and small trailers up to 20 feet. The campground provides access to excellent hiking, with nearby trails including Mount Maurice Trail, Corral Creek Trail, Beartrack Trail, Lake Fork Trail, Parkside National Recreation Trail, Hellroaring Plateau Trail, and Glacier Lake Trail. Fishing opportunities exist in Rock Creek and surrounding waters. Amenities are basic: ADA-accessible vault toilets and some sites with bear-resistant food storage lockers. There is no potable water, trash service, firewood sales, or camp host. The Main Fork Rock Creek Road is bumpy and rocky, particularly beyond the campground, so high-clearance vehicles are recommended. Several other campgrounds including Parkside, Greenough Lake, Limber Pine, Rattin, and Sheridan are located nearby in the same drainage.
Directions
From Red Lodge, drive south on US Highway 212 toward Cooke City for approximately 11 miles. Turn right onto Main Fork Rock Creek Road (FR 2421). Continue 0.9 miles past Parkside, Greenough Lake, and Limber Pine Campgrounds. Turn left just past Limber Pine Campground to continue on Main Fork Rock Creek Road. Drive 2.6 miles to the campground. High-clearance vehicle recommended.
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 | 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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