Parkside
Full service season runs May 26 through September 8 with fees charged. Outside peak dates, the campground remains open but ungated, unmaintained, and free. A mix of reservable and first-come-first-served sites are available. Maximum stay is 16 days. Bear activity in the area requires proper food storage.
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...
From Recreation.gov
*RRM of A and its partner, the US Forest Service, will be increasing the fees at this facility for Single Family sites in 2027. This increase has been approved to offset operational costs and to ensure we bring you the same great level of service you have become accustomed to enjoying. Thank you for your understanding. For questions or comments, please call 928-537-8888.*
About
Parkside Campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range, 12 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana on Forest Road 2421. The campground occupies a forested setting of aspen and pine along the Main Fork of Rock Creek, providing a convenient base for exploring the Beartooth Highway corridor. Grizzly bear, deer, and elk inhabit the surrounding area. The campground offers 28 sites including 26 single-family sites and 2 group sites, with three sites designated as accessible. Amenities include vault toilets, seasonal potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings at each site. Trash disposal is available at nearby Greenough Lake Campground. Firewood can be purchased from the camp host. Recreation opportunities abound with rainbow trout fishing in Rock Creek and 5-acre Greenough Lake less than a mile away. The Parkside National Recreation Trail accommodates hiking and mountain biking, while the Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads offer access to the Beartooth Wilderness. Yellowstone National Park's Northeast Entrance is 55 miles away via the Beartooth Highway.
Directions
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 0.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Location
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| camping@rrmofa.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Custer Gallatin NF Parkside Info |
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