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.
Flood Watch issued September 19 at 6:42AM MDT until September 20 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Billings MT
A slow moving weather system will continue to impact the region through Sunday. Thunderstorms embedded in the more general rainfall have the potential to produce flash flooding, particularly over recent burn scars. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible, along with flash flooding over 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... - Total rainfall amounts between 1 and 3 inches will be common across the watch area. 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. Any other burn scars from this summer will have elevated Flash Flood potential as well. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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