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Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Basin Montana Campground

Red Lodge, Montana · 6,900 ftIn Custer Gallatin National Forest

Photos: Esther Fishbaugh

At a glance

6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$20–$33.97recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
29From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
6,900 ft2,103 m
Season
May 26 – Sep 8From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites29

Basin Montana Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.

Amenities

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  • Caravan / RV sites
  • Tent sites

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

Basin Campground is located 7 miles west of Red Lodge, Montana, along Forest Road 2071, which is paved all the way to the campground. The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking and fishing.

Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity along the West Fork of Rock Creek and at nearby Wild Bill Lake. The small lake is open to kayaking and canoeing, and an accessible fishing dock is located on the shore.

From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

Report signal

FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Basin Montana Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TuePartly Sunny, 11% chance of rain37°28°
  • WedSunny50°32°
  • ThuMostly Sunny47°32°
  • FriSunny57°39°
  • SatSunny57°37°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

45.16250, -109.39167
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Red Lodge
Park
Custer Gallatin National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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