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Basin Montana Campground

Warning

General

RRM of A and its partner, the US Forest Service, will be increasing the fees at this facility for Single Family sites in 2027.  This increase has been approved to offset operational costs and to ensure we bring you the same great level of service you have become accustomed to enjoying.  Thank you for your understanding.  For questions or comments, please call 928-537-8888.

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About Basin Montana Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 24

Campground Amenities

  • Lake Access
    Lake Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently closed - Opens on May 22

Sites & Availability

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 20, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 21, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 24, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 26, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 27, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$20.00
/ per night

Reviews (152)

What Guests Are Saying

Basin Montana Campground is highly praised for its beautiful location, friendly and attentive camp hosts, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and spacious campsites. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and Red Lodge. While there are some concerns about the smell of the outhouses, overall, visitors enjoy their experiences and feel well taken care of.

Review Summary

4.6
152 reviews
5
75.7%
115
4
18.4%
28
3
2.0%
3
2
2.0%
3
1
2.0%
3

David S

Verified

July 10, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

quiet, spacious sites, friendly fellow campers. and space when other areas full

Bill N

Verified

July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

This was our best spot in our three week tour of ID, WY & MT. The hosts are super nice and super helpful. And OMG, the bathrooms are positively first class! We were very comfortable and the river view is right out of a movie. Riverside morning coffee quickly became a thing. Go there!

ralph m

Verified

July 7, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

Wonderful campground

Traci D

Verified

July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 28, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

1

We reserved 6 months in advance our spot. When we showed up there were people in our spot and the situation was not handled correctly.

Carla C

July 4, 2021

5

The campground hosts Paul and Anne were very friendly, interactive, and helpful. Bathrooms and outhouses were clean.

Jeffrey S

Verified

June 30, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

The campground is well maintained with a good blacktop road leading all the way.
It is quiet with well spaced sites and trees.
We drove all the way down the road that dead ended in hiking trails. Beautiful scenery all the way. Right before the campground is a short hike to a small lake that used to be a resort.
The best part was the Beartooth Highway. A must see trip.
We also had dinner in Bearcreek right down the road. They hold pig races during the summer on Thursday thru Sunday.
Hope to camp there again.

William G

Verified

June 24, 2021 Stayed at: 16, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

4

Very nice.

Jessica M

June 22, 2021

5

Love this area. Clean, friendly.

Mark B

Verified

June 20, 2021 Stayed at: 02, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

4

Julie G

Verified

June 12, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

4

Clean campsite. Friendly camp host.

Location Basin Montana Campground

Address:
Forest Road 2071
Red Lodge, MT, 59068
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 45.1625 / -109.392

Elevation: 2106 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

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

General

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

General

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.

General

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

General

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

General

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.

General

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

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

RRM of A and its partner, the US Forest Service, will be increasing the fees at this facility for Single Family sites in 2027.  This increase has been approved to offset operational costs and to ensure we bring you the same great level of service you have become accustomed to enjoying.  Thank you for your understanding.  For questions or comments, please call 928-537-8888.

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