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Red Mountain (Mt) Campground

Dillion, Montana

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As of October 2026, Red Mountain (Mt) Campground is a campground in Montana with 12 campsites. Red Mountain (Mt) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Red Mountain (Mt) Campground is located at 45.6094° N, 111.5697° W.

people allowed on each site: 15

Red Mountain (Mt) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Campsites held at once: 3 campsite(s) held
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Red Mountain (Mt) Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Red Mountain (Mt) Campground

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Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, wildlife, horse riding.

All sites at Red Mountain (Mt) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the A loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
1	Standard	15
2	Standard	15
3	Standard	15
4	Standard	15
5	Standard	15
6	Standard	15
7	Standard	15
8	Standard	15
9	Standard	15
10	Standard	15
11	Standard	15
12	Standard	15

About Red Mountain (Mt) Campground

Overview

The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online.

Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. From September 16th through April 30th, all sites are first-come-first-serve.

Red Mountain Campground is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 19 camp sites, 11 available for reservations. The campground has a volunteer seasonal campground host. There is no boat launch available at this site, but there are several in the vicinity. The campground serves as a great central location to access the lower Madison River. During peak season you can expect the campground to be full on weekends with lighter use during the work week.

Recreation

The Madison River is well known for its robust trout fishery. The lower Madison River is a very popular destination for non-angling floaters (tubers) during the warm summer months. Red Mountain sits roughly half way between Warm Springs boat launch and Black's Ford Fishing Access Site.

Facilities

19 campsites, 3 accessible vault toilets, drinking water, horseshoe pit, and picnic tables. Firewood is available for purchase when the volunteer campground host is present.

Natural Features

Madison River

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (406) 683-8000.

Nearby Attractions

Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs

For additional information please visit; https://www.blm.gov/visit/red-mountain-campground

Charges & Cancellations

Failing to arrive on the first night of your reservation will result in a forfeiture of your reservation and your site may be made available to someone else.

Rules and notices at Red Mountain (Mt) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Red Mountain (Mt) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. All sites are first-come-first-serve from September 16th through April 30th. Reservations are available on a rolling 6-month basis.

Additional Vehicles are $5 each. Maximum vehicle limit is 3 per campsite. Truck and camper trailer count as one vehicle. Additional vehicles must be paid for on-site.

Campsites must be occupied nightly

Failing to arrive on the first night of your reservation will result in a forfeiture of your reservation and your site may be made available to someone else.

Firewood is available for purchase when the volunteer campground host is present. Collecting or cutting wood is prohibited on BLM administered lands throughout the lower Madison River corridor.

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Red Mountain (Mt) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Red Mountain (Mt) Campground?

Red Mountain (Mt) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Red Mountain (Mt) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Red Mountain (Mt) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Red Mountain (Mt) Campground have?

Red Mountain (Mt) Campground has 12 campsites.

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