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Parkside Group Site
Parkside Campsite
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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

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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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5 stars 70.8% (148)
4 stars 20.6% (43)
3 stars 4.3% (9)
2 stars 1.9% (4)
1 star 2.4% (5)

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Donna S

Verified

October 12, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: UPPE

We reserved spot #15. It sits right at the beginning of the loop that goes to other campsites in the area, 9-15, as well as those who have to go around the loop so they can back into their spots at the lower campsites...so it is a little busy. The picnic table was made so low that adults can only use half of it. Would be great as a kids table. With that being said, we had a fabulous time! Bathrooms were clean and well stocked and camp hosts were helpful for those who needed them.

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Michael W

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October 7, 2021 Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE

This is one of those great small FS parks in a great location. When we were here in September it was sparsely populated, very quiet and very dark at night. The creek-side spots are very nice if you can nab one of those. Lots of vegetation and trees and the sites are of average spacing. In many sites you will find it difficult to get any sun for solar panels. No cell service.

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Timothy S

October 6, 2021

Campground was very clean and well kept. I loved falling asleep to the sound of the creek. Very beautiful scenery close to lots of great hikes.

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Susan M

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September 26, 2021 Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOWE

Nice campground at the base of the switchbacks of Beartooth Highway. Great location.

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Kristen W

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September 26, 2021 Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOWE

Wasn't clear that our site was a 'pull off the side' site. Worked for us because we have a teardrop but probably need a clearer description of the site.

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Robert V

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September 25, 2021 Stayed at: 25, Loop: LOWE

Love the size of the camp sites. Any smaller, or more campers and it won’t be worth going

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mary lou L

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September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE

Great quiet campground in September

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Claudia R

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September 23, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE

Loved the experience

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Stephen R

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September 23, 2021 Stayed at: 24, Loop: LOWE

This is a small campground. The facilities were nice and well maintained. There are hiking trails off campground and in area. The views are fantastic.

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Stan S

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September 20, 2021 Stayed at: 24, Loop: LOWE

Parkside is the ultimate forest service campground. We enjoy being there so much. It is easily accessible, quiet, and always well-kept.

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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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