Greenough Lake
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Greenough Lake Campground is within walking distance of its namesake, 12 miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is located just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads are nearby.
The campground offers single-family campsites, two of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided.
Need to Know
This campground has moved to a two-day cut off window (instead of a 3-day cut off window). This means you need to reserve your campsite at least 24-hours in advance of check-in time (2pm). If any campsite is not reserved by the 24-hour cut off time, it is made available for first-come, first-serve campers for one night only. For the first-come first-serve camper to stay longer, they must call or go online to make their reservation to secure the site. Check in/out is at 2 pm.
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This 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 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).
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 campground host.
Caution: Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers, a locked vehicle or provided food storage lockers
- The administering organization reserves the right to substitute sites without prior notice
- Two non-towed vehicles may be parked per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle is charged an extra fee of $9.00 collected at the campground
- Click here for more information on the Custer National Forest
- Check out the forest's campground description for specific information to Fish Your National Forest
Natural Features
The campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range, on the banks of Rock Creek, less than a quarter-mile from beautiful Greenough Lake. A forest of aspen and pine trees covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, deer and elk, makes its home in the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
The charming town of Red Lodge, Mont., offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and annual summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on the Fourth of July weekend, the Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous is in late July, and the Festival of Nations happens 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. It is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is 55 miles from the campground, via the Beartooth Highway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
Recreation
Greenough Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and rainbow trout fishing. The Main Fork of Rock Creek is also a popular fishing stream.
The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads, both of which are not far from the campground. Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.
Changes & Cancellations
Refunds: 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).
Contact Information
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FOREST ROAD 2421 RED LODGE MT 59068
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-587-9054
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 1 mile to campground entrance, which is on the left.
Available Campsites
- Site 12, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
