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
Rose B
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: UPPE
This was the most beautiful spots of any the campgrounds we stayed at!! Amazingly beautiful
Ralph S
VerifiedAugust 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: UPPE
Camp host s. Told about bear problems and checed n wth everyone. Very Friendlly and outgoing. Areas are kept very clean and well stocked.
Elizabeth T
VerifiedAugust 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: UPPE
Booked 6 months in advance - still not able to get the campspot we wanted
Joe P
VerifiedAugust 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOWE
Great spot.
Stephen R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: LOWE
very friendly camp house
William or Bonnie N
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: UPPE
If you can get a creek side location in upper Parkside they are the best! Other locations are okay.
Scott W
VerifiedAugust 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: LOWE
We always enjoy building memories at Parkside! The legacy of the "Rock" at site 17 has pleased generations and imaginations through play in our family!
LARRY L
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: UPPE
had a very nice spot and everyone was very nice Very good stay
Adria P
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE
We loved camping at Parkside Campground! The host was super friendly and helpful. We stayed in Site #12 overlooking a small meadow and the Beartooths, and it was beautiful. You could hear the river from the site. We've stayed at the campground before, and Site #s 8, 9, 10, and 12 are the best. We will definitely be back!
Jennifer S
VerifiedAugust 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: UPPE
We scored this amazing tent site only 4 days prior and couldn’t be more thrilled! Being just feet away from the creek and at the base of beautiful mountains has us already making plans to return. Our only regret is that we could only stay 1 night.
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.
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- 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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