Parkside
Parkside Campground is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake less than a mile away. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads are nearby.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 26 |
| group standard area nonelectric | 1 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
28 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | AREA PARKSIDE | Group | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | 50 / 6 | Yes | ||
| B | AREA PARKSIDE | Group | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Full | Riverfront | 25 / 6 | Yes | |
| 16 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 40 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 17 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 42 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 18 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 19 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
| 20 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 21 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 22 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 23 | LOWE | Standard | Back-in | 45 | Paved | Partial | Riverfront | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Fees | The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; A second will be charged an extra $10 fee and collected at the campground, if your site will accomodate it. |
| Accessibility | Sites 18, 19, 20, 24 and 5 more are listed accessible |
The campground offers two group sites and several single-family sites, three of which are accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Trash can be deposited at the Greenough Lake Campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | 5/26 - 9/8 Full service, Reduced service in shoulder season |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations must be made more than 5 nights in advance of your stay. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of your stay. |
| Fees | $20.00 includes 1 driving vehicle $10 each additional vehicle. $6 day use campground fee for over ½ hour. 1/2 price fees with Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders. Group sites: A - max 50 people, 2 RV’s; 1-35 people= $65. 36-50 people= $85. B - max 25 people, 2 RV's: $65 |
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Getting there
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 0.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
| Nearest town | Red Lodge, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.0619° N, 109.4089° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
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).
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Grizzly Peak Outdoors ↗ | 11.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Laurel Trading Post ↗ | 52.5 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.1 miLower Parkside2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.2 miParkside Ski Trail ↗2.3 mi trail · hiking, snowshoe, ski · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.2 miParkside ↗2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
- 0.6 miGreenough Lake0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miVista Point ↗0.1 mi trail · hiking
- 1.2 miLower Lake Fork3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, snowshoe and 1 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Custer Gallatin National Forest.
- inCuster Gallatin National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,412,203 acres
- 13.8 miAbsaroka-Beartooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 937,102 acres
- 14.6 miNorth Absaroka Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 346,320 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Camp Senia Historic DistrictHistoric district · Red Lodge · 8.2 mi
- Red Lodge-Cooke City Approach Road Historic DistrictHistoric district · Red Lodge · 8.6 mi
- Yodeler MotelBuilding · Red Lodge · 11.5 mi
Natural features
The campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range on the banks of Rock Creek. A forest of aspen and pine covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bear, deer and elk, make their home in the surrounding area.
Recreation
The Main Fork of Rock Creek and nearby 5-acre Greenough Lake offer rainbow trout fishing. The lake is also open to canoeing and kayaking. The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads, both nearby. Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.
Nearby
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 the 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. 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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Parkside?
Sites at Parkside are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations must be made more than 5 nights in advance of your stay. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Parkside?
The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; A second will be charged an extra $10 fee and collected at the campground, if your site will accomodate it.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Parkside?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Parkside have?
28 sites, including 26 standard sites without power, 1 group standard area nonelectric, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Parkside?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Parkside?
Yes, pets are allowed at Parkside. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Parkside?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Parkside?
Sites 18, 19, 20, and 24 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 9 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Parkside?
The Main Fork of Rock Creek and nearby 5-acre Greenough Lake offer rainbow trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Parkside?
Red Lodge, Montana. The charming town of Red Lodge, Montana offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and summer events.
Source: Getting there
What if Parkside is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Limber Pine (0.3 mi), Greenough Lake (0.4 mi), and M-K Campground (1.9 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby