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Limber Pine Campground in Montana
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Limber Pine Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Limber Pine Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 10 campsites. Limber Pine Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Limber Pine Campground is located at 45.0583ยฐ N, 109.4122ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
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Limber Pine Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply

Published by Recreation.gov for Limber Pine Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Limber Pine Campground

  • Standard 8
  • Tent 2
  • Accessible 5

What an RV fits

  • 25 ft1 site
  • 45 ft1 site
  • 50 ft1 site
  • 55 ft4 sites
  • 60 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

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

All sites at Limber Pine Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the AREA LIMBER PINE loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
002Standard855 ftAccessible
003Standard855 ftAccessible
004Standard855 ftAccessible
005Standard850 ft-
006Tent8--
007Tent8--
008Standard860 ft-
009Standard825 ft-
010Standard855 ftAccessible
013Standard845 ftAccessible

About Limber Pine Campground

Overview

Limber Pine Campground is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake is a half-mile away. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads are nearby.

Recreation

The Main Fork of Rock Creek and nearby 5-acre Greenough Lake offer rainbow trout fishing. The lake is also open to canoeing and kayaking.

The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed nearby, via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads. Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Trash can be deposited in receptacles at the Greenough Lake Campground.

Natural Features

The campground sits 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 bears, deer and elk, makes its home in the surrounding area.

Nearby Attractions

The charming town of Red Lodge, Mont., offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and annual summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on Fourth of July weekend, Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous is in late July and the Festival of Nations happens 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. It is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation.

Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is 55 miles from the campground, via the Beartooth Highway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.

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 Limber Pine Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Limber Pine 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 campground host.

Click here for more information on the Custer National Forest

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

Limber Pine Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Limber Pine Campground?

Limber Pine 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 Limber Pine Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Limber Pine 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 Limber Pine Campground have?

Limber Pine Campground has 10 campsites.

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