East Rosebud Campground
Luther, Montana · 6,352 ft
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- Elevation
- 6,352 ft (1,936 m)6,352 ft1,936 m
- Land
- Custer National Forest
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About
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. Please call the district office for more information. Camp sites: 14Host: No Max Trailer Length: 20ftAccessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: Bear resistant trash container centrally located on site during peak season only. Firewood: No Reservations: There are no reservations for this campground. This campground does not use a reservation system; it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware that the campground is very popular and may fill up on weekends holidays during the summer months. You should arrive early to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit. Some sites in campground have bear resistant food storage lockers. Individual camp sites vary in size, but the max trailer length is 20ft.This campground is maintained from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day (call district office for exact season dates). During these dates there is a fee to stay in the campground (listed below).Outside of the peak summer dates (Memorial Day- Labor Day), the campground is ungated, free, and available for use (no services, not maintained, roads are not plowed). If you visit outside the peak fee season, please bring your own water, toilet paper (outhouse will remain open), and please pack out your trash. Directions from district office to East Rosebud Campground: Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at East Rosebud Campground: FCC map Sep 2026
Weather
National Weather Service
- ThuSlight Chance Snow Showers then Mostly Sunny, 15% chance of rain41°32°
- FriSunny59°42°
- SatSunny59°39°
- SunSunny54°39°
- MonSunny57°40°
Nearby camping
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Nearby
The closest of each, in a straight line from here.
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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