Sheridan
Currently closed due to fire restoration work from the East Side Fire. Targeted reopening is June 5, 2026. Normal operating season is May 26 through September 8, weather dependent. Note: the south bridge entrance is out; enter via East Side Road from the north. 16-day maximum stay limit applies.
Flood Watch issued September 18 at 10:59PM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with Flash Flooding of recent burn scars. * WHERE...All of South Central and Southeast Montana, and Sheridan County Wyoming. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 1 to 3 inches of additional rainfall is expected across the watch area through Sunday. Locally heavier totals over 4 inches are possible where thunderstorm activity is more persistent. - The Robertson Draw, East Side, Elk, and McGhee-Remington burn scars are particularly vulnerable to Flash Flooding and debris flows during the watch period. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated Flash Flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
From Recreation.gov
The USFS and RRM of A are in the process of evaluating the status of opening this facility. Due to ongoing fire restoration work, from damage caused by the East Side Fire earlier this year, this facility will not be safe to open until Friday June 5th. We are sorry for those of you who had a reservation, but you will be refunded in full in the coming weeks. If you have questions, please call 928-537-8888 ext.226. Thank you.
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 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
Sheridan Campground is located approximately 5 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, on the banks of the Main Fork of Rock Creek. Accessed via East Side Road off the Beartooth Highway (US 212), this small Forest Service campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range surrounded by aspen and pine forest. Wildlife including grizzly bear, deer, and elk inhabit the surrounding area. The campground offers 9 sites, a mix of reservable and first-come-first-served. Amenities include vault toilets, potable drinking water from a hand pump, bear-resistant food storage lockers, and firewood for purchase. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. One site meets full ADA accessibility standards. Maximum trailer length is 30 feet, with sites 5-8 having tight turnarounds unsuitable for larger rigs. Recreation opportunities abound: rainbow trout fishing in Rock Creek, canoeing and kayaking at Greenough Lake 8 miles away, and hiking via nearby Hellroaring, Lake Fork, Beartrack, and Corral Creek trailheads into the Beartooth Wilderness. The Parkside National Recreation Trail offers mountain biking and hiking. Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is 60 miles away via the Beartooth Highway.
Directions
From Red Lodge, drive south on US Highway 212 for approximately 4 miles. Turn left onto East Side Road. Continue 0.5 to 1.7 miles to the campground entrance on your right. Note: the south bridge is currently out; use the north entrance via East Side Road.
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 | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 33ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 33ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| camping@rrmofa.com | |
| Phone | +1 (406) 446-2103 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Sheridan Campground |
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