Pine Grove Campground
Pine Grove Campground is located in the West Rosebud drainage. It is in the trees, along the banks of West Rosebud Creek. Emerald Lake Campground, West Rosebud Trail (#19), Emerald Lake Fishing Access and West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access are also located in the West Rosebud drainage. There is a 16 day maximum stay in all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds. Camp sites: 46. Hos t: No. Max Trailer Length: 30ft. Accessible Facilities: Toilet. Trash Pickup: Bear resistant dumpster on site. Firewood: No. Don't move firewood to other areas or bring in outside firewood.
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Season & status
| Season | 5/26 to 9/6 |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Fees | $15.00 includes 1 driving vehicle $5 each additional vehicle. 1/2 price with Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.2759° N, 109.6455° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Ski Station ↗ | 20.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Laurel Trading Post ↗ | 51 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 3.5 miSand Dunes Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 3.5 miWest Rosebud Lake Fishing Access ↗Fishing site
- 13.6 mi
Trails nearby
- 4.6 miWest Rosebud ↗8.4 mi trail · hiking
- 4.7 miPhantom Creek ↗11 mi trail · hiking, horse
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
- 1 miAbsaroka-Beartooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 937,102 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
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Pine Grove Campground?
No. Pine Grove Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Pine Grove Campground?
$15.00 includes 1 driving vehicle $5 each additional vehicle. 1/2 price with Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders.
Source: Forest Service
What if Pine Grove Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Emerald Lake Campground (3.1 mi, first-come), Jimmy Joe Campground (3.7 mi, first-come), and East Rosebud Campground (5.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby

