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About Basin Montana Campground

Basin Campground is located 7 mi 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.

Available sites

24 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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24 Sites Available

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🚐 02, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 21 ft wide · Paved
🚐 03, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 22 ft wide · Paved
🚐 04, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 19 ft wide · Paved
🚐 05, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 06, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 16 ft wide · Paved
🚐 07, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 15 ft wide · Paved
🚐 08, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 09, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 17 ft wide · Paved
🚐 10, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 11, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 10 ft wide · Paved
🚐 12, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 13, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 14, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 16, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 17, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 18, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 10 ft wide · Paved
🚐 20, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 21, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 22, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 24, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 25, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 18 ft wide · Paved
🚐 26, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 27, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved
🚐 28, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · 20 ft wide · Paved

Reviews

210 reviews

Summary

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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.

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4.6

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Bill N

Verified

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

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!

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Lisa R

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

The out houses were the cleanest I have ever seen them! All the campers were enjoying themselves. There was no rowdy party crowd that kept everybody up all night. Everyone was respectful of the quiet hours. I was very appreciative of the sheriff who knocked on our camper door at 2 AM to let us know a bear had been spotted in our area. It was nice to know that people care about our safety. This is my go to spot every Fourth of July! I plan on keep coming back!

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Jamie H

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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

Beautiful campground!! Loved staying here and wish we stayed longer. Best campsites are 5-7 which are near the River.

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Carol S

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July 16, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

Very nice, hosts were great and informative. Website stated that we could have campfires that is why we drove 4 hours to this place. When we got there we couldn't have campfires. If we hadn't already paid for it we wouldn't have stayed. Very disappointing with the false information.

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Jess F

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August 8, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

Easy to find. Quiet and right by the river for nice calming white noise. Only complaint is there were lots of campers having fires when there’s clearly a fire ban in Montana. So not sure why the camp host was allowing this activity.

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John L

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August 21, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND

Very well-maintained campground. Quiet with large spaces for your camper. Bathrooms were excellent in cleanliness. Close to a trail for hiking. Great experience.

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Location & Directions for Basin Montana Campground

Forest Road 2071, Red Lodge, MT 59068 United States

Elevation: 2,106 ft

Nearest town

Red Lodge, MT - 8.4 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: Northeast Entrance

Approximate drive: 39.1 mi · over 1 hr (67 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.
  • 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.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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