Palisades Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

About

Palisades Campground is a free, primitive campground located at the end of Palisades Road #2010 near Red Lodge, Montana, positioned just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the dramatic palisades geological formation. This small campground offers only 6 campsites and operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system, making early arrival essential during peak summer months. The campground serves as a trailhead for two popular hiking routes: Willow Creek Trail (#105) and Palisades Trail (#109), both departing from the western end of the campground. The Palisades Trail has seasonal dog restrictions from December 1 through July 1 to protect wintering moose habitat, though dogs are permitted for legal hunting purposes during this period. Dogs are allowed year-round on Willow Creek Trail. Facilities are basic, with vault toilets and some sites equipped with bear-resistant food storage lockers. No potable water, trash service, or firewood is provided. The campground has a 16-day stay limit and can accommodate trailers up to 16 feet. Access is via an unpaved road, with the campground situated approximately 1.5 miles from West Fork Road.

Directions

From Red Lodge, drive north on US Highway 212 for 0.3 miles. Turn left onto West Fork Road and drive 1.1 miles. Turn right onto unpaved Palisades Campground Road and drive 1.5 miles to the campground.

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