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VerifiedSeptember 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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209 reviews
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.
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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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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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September 23, 2021 Stayed at: 20, Loop: LOWE
Loved the experience
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September 24, 2021 Stayed at: 11, Loop: UPPE
Great quiet campground in September
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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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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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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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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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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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May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 10, Loop: UPPE
Snowing, windy, wet cold. My friends who were supposed to meet us there had their reservations canceled because of the weather with money returned. So let me add lonely to the above description.
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Forest Road 2421 A, Red Lodge, MT 59068 United States
Elevation: 2,195 ft
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.
Parkside Campground is located approximately 20 miles from US Highway 212, providing access to Red Lodge and further connections to Interstate 90.
The closest entrance is: Northeast Entrance
Approximate drive: 36.1 mi · over 1 hr (62 min)
Last updated: November 4, 2026