Red Cliff Campground
The campground is currently closed for the season and reopens May 15, 2026. The season runs May 15 through October 15, weather dependent. Reservations available via Recreation.gov.
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 8 at 11:48PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches along the Big Belt Mountains and between 6 and 12 inches above 7000 feet in the mountains of Madison and Gallatin counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Gallatin and Madison County Mountains and Centennial Mountains. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially over mountain passes. Back country conditions may be very dangerous. Wet snow and gusty winds may down trees limbs and power lines.
About
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Custer Gallatin National Forest. At 6,200 feet elevation, the campground sits adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191, offering 67 campsites scattered among pine and fir trees with some sites in open meadows further from the river. Twenty-six sites feature electrical hookups. The Gallatin River provides excellent fishing for rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout, as well as whitefish and Arctic grayling. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities. The Elkhorn Creek Trail for hiking and horseback riding begins at the south end of the campground. Wildlife is abundant in this canyon, including bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, and deer. Black and grizzly bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved bear-resistant containers. The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is 45 miles south in West Yellowstone.
Directions
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $26 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 646-1012 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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