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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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

24 sites

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

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 10

Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
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🚐 06, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 21, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 22, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 25, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 26, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (199)

What Guests Are Saying

Basin Montana Campground is a well-maintained, peaceful retreat, ideal for escaping daily life with its clean facilities and friendly camp hosts, John and Rhonda. Guests appreciate the beautiful surroundings, ample shade, and proximity to hiking trails and Rock Creek, making it a favorite spot for families and repeat visitors. While some noise issues from generators and occasional odors in the bathrooms were noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
199 reviews
5
75.9%
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4
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Kraig V

Verified

August 18, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

Excellent stay. This was the first weekend of the season and scattered snow drifts were still around. Beautiful location. Easy to get to (paved road).

Bill B

Verified

August 17, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

3

This is our favorite campground and we have camped here for approximately 6 years. The campground hosts have always been excellent until this year. The host site looks like a commune. The bathrooms were not properly cleaned. At one water location kids bicycles were piled up on the concrete pad making it difficult to get to. At the other water site a camper had his dog run on a rope between 2 trees that went right across the edge of the water pad. I never once saw the camp host ride the campground to check for these type of problems. I think he was to busy fishing the river. Beautiful as always just not up to your usual standards.

Kurt R

Verified

August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

4

Very peaceful and relaxing campground. Small loop. Family friendly. Nice hosts. Some trout fishing and hiking opportunities nearby.

Gary K

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 25, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

Beautiful campground close to the river.

Rhonda F

Verified

August 2, 2020 Stayed at: 10, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

Quiet... short distance to town if you need to get parts for equipment breakdown. Host are friendly

Matthew W

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

3

Campground did not react well to higher that normal use. One restroom was literally full up to the bottom of the toilet, and was later marked "closed until further notice." It was still closed when we left. Others were getting close to over full. Garbage bins were overflowing by end of stay. Not sure if these issues were due to hosts not communicating need properly, or if was due to policies of the operating company. My guess is the latter, since the hosts themselves were friendly, and we saw them out and about multiple times during the day, and the public use areas were clean and tidy. One restroom ran out of TP, but was restocked less than an hour later.

Might want to consider adding deodorizer hangers in outhouses as we've seen in other National Forest campgrounds. Makes a huge difference. It was very nice having motion-sensor battery operated LED lights in the restrooms at night, instead of depending on finding a resting place for a flashlight.

john w

Verified

July 23, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

4

very enjoyable

Ben L

Verified

July 22, 2020 Stayed at: 11, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

One of our favorite campgrounds

WILLIAM W

Verified

July 17, 2020 Stayed at: 21, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

4

The location and size of the campsite was great. Our only complaint was that the compost toilets were extremely dirty and needed cleaning, with toilet paper missing in two of the toilets.

derrick p

Verified

June 26, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

5

Paul the camp guide was excellent. Everything was cleaned well and tidy. He was vigorously sanitizing the bathrooms and public areas. He was a pleasure to talk to and had a wealth of knowledge about the area. I have stayed at a lot of camp grounds and this was the best by far. Can’t wait to return! Thanks Paul!

Location Basin Montana Campground

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

Highway access

Basin Montana Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 212, providing access to nearby towns and attractions.

Elevation: 2106 feet

Distance to downtown

8.4 mi drive to downtown Red Lodge (about 14 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • 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.
  • 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.

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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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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