Parkside Campground And Group Campsites
The campground is currently in shoulder season with no services. Full-service operations with potable water and maintained facilities run from Memorial Day weekend through early September. During shoulder season the campground is ungated, free, and unmaintained. Campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Reservations for the operating season are available through Recreation.gov.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 9:03AM MDT until July 23 at 2:00AM MDT by NWS Billings MT
The combination of a moist and unstable air mass with slow moving thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain, will bring a risk of flash flooding Wednesday afternoon and evening. * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central Montana, including the following areas, Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains, Beartooth Foothills, Bighorn Canyon, Livingston Area, Northern Carbon, Paradise Valley, Pryor/Northern Bighorn Mountains, Red Lodge Foothills, Southeastern Carbon and Southern Big Horn and north central Wyoming, including the following areas, Northeast Bighorn Mountains and Sheridan Foothills. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Recent burn scars, including the Robertson Draw and East Side south of Red Lodge, and the Elk along the eastern slopes of the Bighorn Mountains, are at risk of experiencing flash flooding and debris flows. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms capable of producing very heavy rain are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening. These storms may cause localized flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Parkside Campground is nestled along the banks of the Main Fork of Rock Creek in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, positioned at the base of the famous Beartooth Highway switchbacks. Located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, this creekside campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring one of America's most scenic mountain drives and the surrounding Beartooth Mountains. The campground features 28 sites split between upper and lower loops, with a mix of reservable and first-come, first-served options. Two group sites accommodate larger gatherings: Group Site A holds up to 50 people with 2 RVs, while Group Site B accommodates 25 people. Three sites are ADA accessible. Amenities during the operating season include accessible vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings. Maximum trailer length is 55 feet. Recreation opportunities abound, with fishing in Rock Creek, hiking and mountain biking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail, and Greenough Lake less than a mile away. The Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads provide access to backcountry adventures, while Yellowstone National Park's Northeast Entrance is 55 miles via the Beartooth Highway.
Directions
From the Beartooth Ranger District office in Red Lodge, drive south on US Highway 212 towards Cooke City for 10.7 miles. Turn right onto Main Fork Road (Forest Road 2421) and drive 0.4 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 - $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 55ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 587-9054 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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