Warning
GeneralRRM 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.
Featured amenities
River Access
About Parkside
Number of accommodations: 23
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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River Access
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (159)
What Guests Are Saying
Parkside campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment with spacious sites and a peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by the soothing sound of Rock Creek. Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive camp hosts, clean facilities, and enjoyable wildlife experiences, such as moose sightings. While some reviews mention minor issues with water access and campsite privacy, overall, visitors highly recommend this campground for its scenic location and cleanliness.
What Guests Are Saying
Parkside campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained environment with spacious sites and a peaceful atmosphere, enhanced by the soothing sound of Rock Creek. Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive camp hosts, clean facilities, and enjoyable wildlife experiences, such as moose sightings. While some reviews mention minor issues with water access and campsite privacy, overall, visitors highly recommend this campground for its scenic location and cleanliness.
Review Summary
Geri K
VerifiedAugust 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LOWE
Carrie S
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE
very nice campground
John B
VerifiedAugust 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: LOWE
Very peaceful, quiet, shady and right on the river.
Bob H
August 26, 2020
Parkside is a beautiful venue! We had a clean and quiet campsite that we thoroughly enjoyed!
JONATHAN C
VerifiedAugust 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOWE
Great campsite!
Don H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOWE
Enjoyed the stay. Restrooms very clean.
Katy F
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: UPPE
Stayed at campsite 02. Loved that it was by the creek and had adequate shade. Bathroom nearby and camp hosts kept it clean. Saw them periodically checking the bathrooms and waving to guests. I did have issues with other campers walking through my camp. The public access is nearby and people would walk the trail right through my camp. (Bad camping etiquette). Had a neighbor across the road also try and cross my site to visit the creek. Just be aware, great site.. but people don’t know boundaries.
Dawn M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: LOWE
This was our first time camping in the Beartooths. Parkside Campground was clean and quiet, and sites were spacious. We were in the lower loop, site 23. Chilly mornings and restful evenings were perfect for campfires. The hosts were gracious and kept the facilities clean. Be sure to check out Glacier Lake Trail and also drive up to the top of the world... literally. We will be back soon.
Chris L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
Great little campground right along a small creek. It looked like a fair majority of the campsites had the creek running through them. Pretty small but still well maintained. Very quiet with very little camp traffic. The only issue I had with this campground was the lack of garbage facilities in the campground, they are about 1.5 miles up the road in an adjoining campground. Honestly not that big of an issue, just a minor inconvenience that was unexpected.
Ajay N
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: UPPE
Location Parkside
Address:
Forest Road 2421 A
Red Lodge, MT, 59068
United States
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 0.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Parkside Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 212, providing access to Red Lodge and further connections to Interstate 90.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.0619 / -109.409
Elevation: 2195 feet
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.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralRRM 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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