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.
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
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.
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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