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
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates23 total sites
RV Sites
22 sites
Tent Sites
1 site
About Parkside
Number of accommodations: 23
Activities & Attractions
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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River Access
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (199)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
Bradley E
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
We loved our stay at Parkside. The sites in our loop were well spaced, easy to access, and the campground is beautifully situated in the valley. The vault toilet was clean and odor-free, well supplied and maintained. Drinking water is easy to access from the pump and tastes good. We hope to return.
Greg C
VerifiedAugust 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LOWE
Nice mid-summer escape. Camp monitor does an excellent job of keeping the facilities clean and neat.
Eddie M
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: UPPE
Absolutely beautiful area. Nice, clean campground. Vault toilets were clean and well stocked. Definitely want to adhere to bear food storage. We watched a beautiful black bear stroll through the campground. Can’t comment on camp host because we did not see him. Had some questions when we arrived, but he was not at his spot nor could we find him in the campground. We checked back several times that afternoon. This was the perfect spot to start your exploration of the Beartooth highway.
Robert H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: UPPE
Very nice spots.
Anna H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: UPPE
We never met the campground host but could see he was taking very good of the campground. The bathrooms were very clean and the site overall was super tidy compared to other campgrounds we'd been in.
Gary F
July 4, 2021
Great campground. One of our favorite sites.
Dusty S
VerifiedJune 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
This campground was beautiful! We stayed in site #6. One of the best sites I think. Most of the sites on the river are well laid out and nice sized. Each site has its own bear box. Plenty of shade but sun too. The area is beautiful. Highly recommend.
Jennifer J
June 23, 2021
Very nice campsites bathrooms kept clean and didn't smell only negative is garbage not very convenient location. Great location.
Michel S
VerifiedJune 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: UPPE
Very clean Campground, including the vault toilets which had hand sanitizer provided! Quiet, beautiful place to enjoy the outdoors!
Mary W
VerifiedJune 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: UPPE
A very nice campground in a great location for visiting Red Lodge and touring the Beartooth Highway. Jerry was a great host.
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.
Elevation: 2195 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Red Lodge (about 20 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.
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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Last updated: September 7, 2026
