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.
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.*
Winter Storm Warning issued May 21 at 1:15AM MDT until May 21 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow...mainly on north facing slopes above 6500 ft. Total snow accumulations 8 to 15 inches. North winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by heavy accumulating snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several inches of snow are expected over Beartooth Pass, which may impact the opening of the highway at the end of the week. Be sure to monitor road conditions before traveling.
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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