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
Scott C
VerifiedAugust 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE
We were able to attend the exhibit on bats!
Super interesting and fun. A little dated on the presentation but way cool.
Maybe spray for mosquitos?
And can someone get rid of the cactus around the campground !
Hard on dogs and little kids in the lawn areas.
Always a great place to camp.
Julie F
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
We loved site 10 along the river. It’s in the trees but there is some open area for the solar to recharge. We fished Rock Creek in the campground and caught some rainbows. Beautiful area and relaxing campground!
We ate at the Carbon County steakhouse in Red Lodge - wonderful steaks and food. Also, stopped at Cattail bakery for delicious pastries.
We hope to return next year!
Dave K
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE
Enjoyed our stay.
Linda L
August 4, 2025
We absolutely loved this campground! The river is close to the site. There was a moose with twin babies on our site! Peaceful, clean campground. However, No water fill - had to pump water into our tank. No dump station, but a gas station in town provided free dumping. (Convenience store/gas at the roundabout.
Van B
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: UPPE
The views were fantastic ...
very convenient for the Beartooth Highway
Richard P
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE
The freshwater dispenser resembles a "well pump design" I used on the farm as a child. Not very efficient, but I got some good exercise pumping while my spouse held the spring loaded shutoff valve. The creek was beautiful, but we were not able to get a campsite that was near it. We were in the lower sites and our site was very close to the vault toilets which gave us a good ammonia whiff now and then.
If I were to return, it would only be if I was able to reserve a spot on the creek side of sites 1-15. That would be a big improvement over what where we camped.
Donna S
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE
Camp hosts were attentive!
Erica S
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOWE
If you are looking for a camping spot that is private and quiet, then campsite 26 is NOT for you. The campground is lovely, but this particular camping spot was not ideal for us. It is located at the beginning and inside of the loop, meaning anytime a car drives through, they’ll go by this spot when entering and exiting the loop. The water pump is also right next to the camp spot, so there is even less privacy with the amount of people walking over water.
Pros: right next to the outhouses
Cons: right next to the outhouses
If none of that bothers you, then the campsite would be great. But if you’re wanting privacy and the ability to relax and keep to yourself, then I’d avoid campsite 26
Elizabeth S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: UPPE
Large and private campsites, bathrooms cleaned daily. Our site was by the river which acted as a white noise machine, we liked this but if you don't want river noise, pick a different site at the campground. We were in the 1-15 site loop of the campground.
Sue T
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE
We had a wonderful site next to Rock Creek. The campers next to us were a no-show, so we had a wonderful quiet & relaxing 3 days!
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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