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
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Terry P
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE
We have stayed before at Parkside. Most of the spots are large which provides space from your neighbors. Restrooms are always clean and mostly odor free
Kenneth A
VerifiedOctober 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: UPPE
Beautiful campground...sites clean and well maintained. Campground host had reservation forms properly posted on the site to make arrival hassle-free. My only complaint was that my particular site (#14), onto which I backed a 24-ft motor home, was not very level. I don't use leveling jacks with my rig, so endured the tilt. But the angle caused my propane-driven refrigerator to shut down during the night and all my frozen food was badly thawed.
Candy A
VerifiedOctober 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: UPPE
Wonderful time. Camp host were super friendly ant bathrooms throughly clean.
KAREN W
VerifiedFebruary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
BEAUTIFUL AREA! PEACEFUL & ENERGIZING!
Ronnie Y
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LOWE
wonderful place to stay at the foot of bear tooth pass. quiet peaceful excellent camp host.
Lori L
VerifiedFebruary 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: UPPE
We love staying at this campground.
Tom B
VerifiedMay 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
Wonderful small campground right on the creek. Great mountain views and hiking right from camp. Friendly campground host. Close to Red Lodge if you’re in the mood to run into town.
Martha R
VerifiedMay 20, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
We love this campground. Even though it snowed on us the first night (mid-May - no surprise!), we still had a great time. Took a hike up to Basin Lake, a trail we hadn’t explored before. A great stay all the way around!
David M
VerifiedMay 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE
As always camp was wonderful. The camp host was great seeing to all our needs.
William or Bonnie N
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE
Upper Parkside camping areas along the creek are all very nice. We camped before the Memorial Day weekend crush and the campground(s) were nearly empty! Beautiful! Wish campers could learn to not deface/destroy the trees. Teach your children well.
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
