Soda Butte Campground
Currently closed for the season. Opens July 1 through September 7, 2026, weather dependent. First-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Hard-sided vehicles only; tent camping is prohibited.
Winter Storm Warning issued October 9 at 7:00PM MDT until October 12 at 12:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
* WHAT...Periods of heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches, greatest above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains and Crazy Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to noon MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Recreation in the high country will be impacted by harsh wintry conditions. Be prepared.
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 10:40AM 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 of 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 8 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.
About
Soda Butte Campground sits along the Beartooth Scenic Byway in the Custer Gallatin National Forest, just one mile east of Cooke City near the northeast entrance to Yellowstone National Park. The campground offers 27 sites in a forested setting with access to Soda Butte Creek. Due to significant bear activity in this corridor, the campground strictly prohibits tent camping and requires all campers to use hard-sided vehicles. Each site includes a picnic table, fire grate, and bear-resistant food storage box. The campground provides vault toilets and potable water from a hand pump. Average parking spurs measure 22 by 60 feet, and the access road accommodates RVs up to 48 feet. There are no hookups, dump stations, or showers. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservation system. Sites fill quickly on weekends and holidays during summer; arriving by early afternoon is recommended to secure a spot. The location provides convenient access to hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in Beartooth Country.
Directions
1 mile east of Cooke City on US 212.
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 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 48ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 848-7375 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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