Campsites on both sides of the river. Lots of open space to run your dogs.
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What campers say
Parkside Campground is a scenic, creekside Forest Service site with abundant shade and well-spaced, mostly level campsites. Guests frequently praise the hosts for keeping vault toilets clean and the grounds tidy. Amenities are basic but helpful—bear lockers, a dumpster, and occasional firewood for sale—and many find the river and views excellent for relaxation. Sites tend to be first-come, first-served during the season, and the campground sits near the Montana end of Beartooth Pass and a short drive from Red Lodge (Yellowstone access is a couple hours away). Note that generators are allowed and can be noisy, and trees may limit cell or satellite reception.
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📖 About This Campground
Parkside Campground south of Red Lodge Montana is a Forest Service park offering 28 primitive tent and RV camping sites in the shadow of the Beartooth Range on the banks of Rock Creek. A forest of aspen and pine covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bear, deer and elk, make their home in the surrounding area. Located just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Offers two group sites and several single-family sites, three of which are accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. Trash can be deposited at the Greenough Lake Campground.
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⭐ 2 Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0
A very nice forest service campground adjacent to the creek. It is managed by a concessionaire whose camp host was unaware of the new Access Passes and tried denying us the use of it; very strange that the Iron ranger is so easily accessed by the camp host but I guess they trust them. He finally gave in when I threatened to call the Ranger. Two weeks before the 4th of July and the place was nearly empty; we had a prime spot overlooking the creek, which was roaring with snow-melt made for peaceful sleep. No Verizon service, very quiet at night, well kept pit toilet. There are a number of campgrounds in this immediate area plus dispersed camping a little further off the main highway. Beartooth Highway needs to be on your bucket list.