About this campground
Beartooth Lake Campground northwest of Cody Wyoming (Cooke City Montana) is a US Forest Service Campground situated at 9,000 ft adjacent to a recreational fishing lake and the Beartooth Highway (between Red Lodge and Yellowstone National Park). 21 tent and RV (32 ft max) sites and is located near many beautiful mountain lakes. Water is available at the campground, and there is a nearby store for supplies. Note: this is bear country and special care must be taken to store any items that will attract them.
What campers say
Beartooth Lake Campground sits right on a stunning alpine lake with easy access to trails and very photogenic views. Sites are basic but well maintained — typical loops with fire rings, benches, bear‑resistant trash/food lockers and first‑come, first‑served spaces for a small fee. Roads in are bumpy and unpaved, and the lake is very cold, so water activities are limited. Plan for wildlife: bears are commonly reported so store food properly. The area offers excellent dark‑sky stargazing. A few visitors noted assertive interactions with staff, so expect occasional oversight from hosts.
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- Boating
- Fishing
- Forest Service
- National Park
- Pets
- Primitive
- Public Park
- RV
- Scenic
- Tents
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Location
- Address
- Bear Tooth Pass Highway, Cody, WY 82414
- GPS
- 44.9439° N, 109.5899° W
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