Rattin Campground
Rattin Campground is located 7 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 3 |
| Standard, no hookups | 3 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
6 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 2 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 5 | Tent only | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 6 | Tent only | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 7 | Tent only | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 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 | 30 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. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host. |
This small campground offers single-family sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water.
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: 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 | $18.00 includes 1 driving vehicle $9 each additional vehicle. $6 day use campground fee for over ½ hour. 1/2 price fees with Interagency Senior and Access pass |
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Getting there
Rattin Campground is located 60 miles northeast of Cooke City, MT and the northeast gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is 7 miles south of Red Lodge, MT. On U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rattin Campground Road (Forest Road 379; formerly Eastside Road) and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on the left.
| Nearest town | Red Lodge, Montana |
| Coordinates | 45.0831° N, 109.3000° 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 ↗ | 7.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Laurel Trading Post ↗ | 48.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miCorral Creek4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.2 miMount Maurice ↗8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miLine Creek Plateau ↗7.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.8 miNorth Line Creek2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.1 miLine Creek Basin3.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.6 miRobertson Draw1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
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
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
On the National Register nearby
- Yodeler MotelBuilding · Red Lodge · 7.3 mi
- Calvary Episcopal ChurchBuilding · Red Lodge · 7.6 mi
- Warila Boarding House and SaunaBuilding · Red Lodge · 7.7 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 offers rainbow trout fishing. Greenough Lake is 8 miles away and is a popular area for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads, both of which are nearby. Beartrack and Corral Creek Trailheads are close by as well. 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 60 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Rattin Campground?
Sites at Rattin Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations: 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 Rattin Campground?
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. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Rattin Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 1:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Rattin Campground have?
7 sites, including 3 tent-only sites and 3 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Rattin Campground?
The longest site here provides 30 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 Rattin Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Rattin Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Rattin Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Rattin Campground?
FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Rattin Campground?
The Main Fork of Rock Creek offers rainbow trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Rattin Campground?
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 Rattin Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sheridan (1.3 mi), Parkside (5.5 mi), and Limber Pine (5.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby