Montana · published-coordinate region
Basin Montana Campground
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USDA Forest Service29Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
29Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the campground
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.
The Basin Lakes Trailhead is just across the road. Silver Run Plateau, West Fork and Timberline Lakes Trails offer access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.
Mountain bikers enjoy the Ingles Creek Trail and a variety of loop trails at Silver Run. Biking is also allowed on the Basin Lakes Trail.Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites, three of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Back-in spurs are medium length.Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek. The campground and the area surrounding the campground were burned by the Cascade Fire in 2008, leaving an open landscape abounding with wildflowers.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Nearby Attractions
The charming town of Red Lodge, Montana offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on Fourth of July weekend, Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo in mid-July, Mountain Man Rendezvous in late July and the Festival of Nations in early August.
The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America" by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City, Montana, and is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities.Charges & Cancellations
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Full operator-supplied campground description · Scroll within the panel for more · Amenities may be shared by the campground, not present at every site
How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 29 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
29
Vehicle limit
29
Vehicle length
29
Driveway entry
29
Shade
27
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
29
Operator directions
From US Hwy 212 (Beartooth Scenic Byway), travel to the south end of Red Lodge, MT. Turn west on West Fork Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2071), and proceed approximately 7 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Campground-level source text. Confirm the current route and road conditions with the operator.
THE ACTUAL SITES
29 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 29 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 02 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 36 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 36 ft Pickup Camper: 36 ft Pop Up: 36 ft Rv: 36 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 36 ft Vehicle: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 03 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 36 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 36 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 36 ft Pop Up: 36 ft Rv: 36 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 36 ft Vehicle: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 04 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 27 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 27 ft Pickup Camper: 27 ft Pop Up: 27 ft Rv: 27 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 27 ft Vehicle: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 05 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 27 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 27 ft Pickup Camper: 27 ft Pop Up: 27 ft Rv: 22 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Vehicle: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 06 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 07 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 24 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 24 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 24 ft Pop Up: 24 ft Rv: 24 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 24 ft Vehicle: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 08 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 09 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 10 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 11 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 28 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 28 ft Pickup Camper: 28 ft Pop Up: 28 ft Rv: 28 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 28 ft Vehicle: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 12 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 13 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 26 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 14 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 24 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 24 ft Pickup Camper: 24 ft Pop Up: 24 ft Rv: 24 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 24 ft Vehicle: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 24 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 15 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 27 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 27 ft Pickup Camper: 27 ft Pop Up: 27 ft Rv: 27 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 27 ft Vehicle: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 16 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 17 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 18 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 19 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 32 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 32 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 32 ft Pop Up: 32 ft Rv: 32 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Vehicle: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 20 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 45 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 45 ft Pickup Camper: 45 ft Pop Up: 45 ft Rv: 45 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 45 ft Vehicle: 45 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 21 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 36 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 36 ft Pickup Camper: 36 ft Pop Up: 36 ft Rv: 36 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 36 ft Vehicle: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 22 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 23 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 27 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 27 ft Pickup Camper: 27 ft Pop Up: 27 ft Rv: 27 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 27 ft Vehicle: 27 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 24 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 25 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 26 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 35 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 35 ft Pickup Camper: 35 ft Pop Up: 35 ft Rv: 35 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 35 ft Vehicle: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 27 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 32 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 32 ft Pickup Camper: 32 ft Pop Up: 32 ft Rv: 32 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 32 ft Vehicle: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 28 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 30 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Pickup Camper: 30 ft Pop Up: 30 ft Rv: 30 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 30 ft Vehicle: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 29 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 40 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 40 ft Pickup Camper: 40 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 30 AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2025-12-06 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 33 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 33 ft Pickup Camper: 33 ft Pop Up: 33 ft Rv: 33 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 33 ft Vehicle: 33 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in 33 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
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