Facility Details - BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, MT

Overview

Basin Campground is located 7 miles west of Red Lodge, Montana, along Forest Road 2071, which is paved all the way to the campground. The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking and fishing.

Natural Features:

The campground is situated on the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek. The campground and the area surrounding the campground were burned by the Cascade Fire in 2008, leaving an open landscape abounding with wildflowers.

Recreation:

Fishing is a popular activity along the West Fork of Rock Creek and at nearby Wild Bill Lake. The small lake is open to kayaking and canoeing, and an accessible fishing dock is located on the shore.

The Basin Lakes Trailhead is just across the road. Silver Run Plateau, West Fork and Timberline Lakes Trails offer access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.

Mountain bikers enjoy the Ingles Creek Trail and a variety of loop trails at Silver Run. Biking is also allowed on the Basin Lakes Trail.

Facilities:

The campground offers several single-family sites, three of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Back-in spurs are medium length.

Nearby Attractions:

The charming town of Red Lodge, Montana offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on Fourth of July weekend, Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo in mid-July, Mountain Man Rendezvous in late July and the Festival of Nations in early August.

The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America" by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City, Montana, and is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Sites Accessible Vault Toilets Campfire Rings Creek Access Drinking Water (Hand Pump) Firewood Vendor	Fishing Food Storage Locker Grills Picnic Area Trash Collection
Within 10 Miles
Accessible Fishing Dock Biking	Hiking Lake Access

Know Before You Go

The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
Caution: Bears frequent the area; All food must be kept in approved containers, a locked vehicle or provided food storage lockers
Sites 2, 16 and 28 support established accessibility standards
Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second will be charged an additional $8 fee at the campground
Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host
Click here for more information on the Custer National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
45.1625, -109.39167
45°9'45"N, 109°23'30"W

From US Hwy 212 (Beartooth Scenic Byway), travel to the south end of Red Lodge, MT. Turn west on West Fork Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2071), and proceed approximately 7 miles to the campground entrance on the right.