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Basin Montana Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Basin Montana Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 24 campsites. Basin Montana Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Basin Montana Campground is located at 45.1625° N, 109.3917° W.

people allowed on each site: 8

Basin Montana Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Basin Montana Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Basin Montana Campground

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Standard 24
Accessible 6

What an RV fits

22 ft1 site
24 ft2 sites
26 ft1 site
27 ft1 site
28 ft1 site
30 ft9 sites
32 ft1 site
35 ft4 sites
36 ft3 sites
45 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, biking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Basin Montana Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
02	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
03	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
04	Standard	8	27 ft	Accessible
05	Standard	8	22 ft	-
06	Standard	8	30 ft	-
07	Standard	8	24 ft	Accessible
08	Standard	8	30 ft	-
09	Standard	8	30 ft	-
10	Standard	8	30 ft	-
11	Standard	8	28 ft	-
12	Standard	8	30 ft	-
13	Standard	8	26 ft	-
14	Standard	8	24 ft	-
16	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible
17	Standard	8	35 ft	-
18	Standard	8	30 ft	-
20	Standard	8	45 ft	-
21	Standard	8	36 ft	-
22	Standard	8	30 ft	-
24	Standard	8	35 ft	-
25	Standard	8	35 ft	-
26	Standard	8	35 ft	-
27	Standard	8	32 ft	-
28	Standard	8	30 ft	Accessible

About Basin Montana 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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

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).

Rules and notices at Basin Montana Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Basin Montana Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.

Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.

Late Arrivals: campers are not considered a "no-show" until 24 hours after arrival date check in time. Our policy is that your site will not be released before that.

FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.

Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the camground host.

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Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.

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Basin Montana Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Basin Montana Campground?

Basin Montana Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 24 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Basin Montana Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Basin Montana 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 Basin Montana Campground have?

Basin Montana Campground has 24 campsites.