East Rosebud Campground
East Rosebud Campground is nestled in the trees, not far from East Rosebud Lake. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths and the campground is a short distance from the East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). Jimmy Joe Campground and Sand Dunes Picnic Ground also located in the East Rosebud drainage. *Please be advised that much of the area directly around East Rosebud Lake is private property. Fishing or boat access to the lake is limited. Camp sites: 14. Host: No. Max Trailer Length: 20ft. Accessible Facilities: None.
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Season & status
| Season | Limited access due to flood-related damage. Contact district for info |
| Forest | Custer Gallatin National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations: There are no reservations for this campground. |
| Fees | $15.00 includes 1 driving vehicle $5 each additional vehicle |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 45.1994° N, 109.6343° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This campground is maintained from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day (call district office for exact season dates).
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sylvan Peak Mountain Shoppe ↗ | 18.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Laurel Trading Post ↗ | 53.5 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 3.8 miSand Dunes Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 5.2 miWest Rosebud Lake Fishing Access ↗Fishing site
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miSpread Creek ↗7.5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.1 miEast Rosebud ↗16.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.7 miPhantom Creek ↗11 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.4 miSylvan Lake0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.4 miCrow Lake0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 4.3 miSenia Creek ↗6.9 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
- 1.2 miAbsaroka-Beartooth Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 937,102 acres
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at East Rosebud Campground?
No. East Rosebud Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations: There are no reservations for this campground. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at East Rosebud Campground?
$15.00 includes 1 driving vehicle $5 each additional vehicle
Source: Forest Service
What if East Rosebud Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Jimmy Joe Campground (2.7 mi, first-come), Emerald Lake Campground (4.9 mi, first-come), and Pine Grove Campground (5.3 mi, first-come).
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