Basin Montana Campground
BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
Part of Custer Gallatin National Forest
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.
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.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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.Important Notices
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the camground host.
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Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
Available Activities
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Biking - Biking
Directions
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.
Cancellation Policy
<p><strong>Refunds:</strong> Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).</p>
Contact Information
Phone: 406-587-9054
FOREST ROAD 2071RED LODGE, MT 59068
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 04, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND, Type Standard Nonelectric
