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Parkside Group Site
Parkside Campsite
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Featured amenities

River Access River Access

About Parkside

Parkside Campground is located 12 mi south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake less than a mile away. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads are nearby.

Available sites

23 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 02, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 06, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 07, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 08, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 09, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 10, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 11, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 12, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 13, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 14, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 15, Loop: UPPE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 16, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 17, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 18, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 19, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 20, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 23, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 24, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 25, Loop: LOWE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
⛺ 26, Loop: LOWE Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 A, Loop: AREA PARKSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 B, Loop: AREA PARKSIDE RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews

209 reviews

Summary

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Parkside is a beautiful, well-maintained campground with clean facilities and a friendly host, Dave, who is knowledgeable and accommodating. Visitors appreciate the serene, wooded setting along Rock Creek, excellent for hiking, fishing, and enjoying wildlife. Despite some minor issues with campsite accessibility and occasional noise, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

Overall rating

Based on 209 reviews

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4 stars 20.6% (43)
3 stars 4.3% (9)
2 stars 1.9% (4)
1 star 2.4% (5)

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Stephen R

Verified

August 23, 2023 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LOWE

very friendly camp house

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William or Bonnie N

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August 18, 2023 Stayed at: 01, Loop: UPPE

If you can get a creek side location in upper Parkside they are the best! Other locations are okay.

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Scott W

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August 15, 2023 Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOWE

We always enjoy building memories at Parkside! The legacy of the "Rock" at site 17 has pleased generations and imaginations through play in our family!

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LARRY L

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August 14, 2023 Stayed at: 15, Loop: UPPE

had a very nice spot and everyone was very nice Very good stay

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Adria P

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August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE

We loved camping at Parkside Campground! The host was super friendly and helpful. We stayed in Site #12 overlooking a small meadow and the Beartooths, and it was beautiful. You could hear the river from the site. We've stayed at the campground before, and Site #s 8, 9, 10, and 12 are the best. We will definitely be back!

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Jennifer S

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August 13, 2023 Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE

We scored this amazing tent site only 4 days prior and couldn’t be more thrilled! Being just feet away from the creek and at the base of beautiful mountains has us already making plans to return. Our only regret is that we could only stay 1 night.

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Jason S

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August 11, 2023 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LOWE

This is a wonderful location. Quiet, scenic and relaxing all in one spot. We stayed in site 16 which was a great spot. However, we were in a full profile 5th wheel at 40 ft in length and ended up having to back out of the campground after our stay as the loop presented a few trees staggered along the loop that would have damaged our RV had we tried to drive around it. Other than that the place is wonderful!

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stephen v

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August 4, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE

The temperatures never made it out of the 40's for several days around the 4th of July. Prepare accordingly.

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MEGAN W

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July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 16, Loop: LOWE

This is a great campground. It is well-kept and has nice campsites. We love that the creek runs through the area. Greenough Lake is a short, easy walk.

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Sue A

July 11, 2023

Camp host's system to tag site status as "open" versus reserved dates was confusing. Multiple layers of plastic tags and paper slips inside baggies were clipped to site posts.

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Location & Directions for Parkside

Forest Road 2421 A, Red Lodge, MT 59068 United States

Elevation: 2,195 ft

Getting There

From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 0.3 mi to the campground entrance on the right.

Nearest town

Red Lodge, MT - 13 mi

About 20 min to downtown

Highway access

Parkside Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 212, providing access to Red Lodge and further connections to Interstate 90.

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: Northeast Entrance

Approximate drive: 36.1 mi · over 1 hr (62 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY. Double and Group sites: Refer to Specific Site # for capacity limits.
  • 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.

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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