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
Campground Amenities
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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 D
VerifiedJune 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: LOWE
Lots of trash visible in all three campgrounds. Fire pits had not been cleaned up. Not as well attended as in the past.
Lani E
June 2, 2022
Nice, clean campground. Enjoyed surrounding trails. Camp hosts had just arrived. They were very friendly. Adequate spacing between campsites. Easy to maneuver trailer in and out of parking spot.
Charles S
June 2, 2022
Had the campground to ourselves... Nice and quiet for early season camping.
Harold L
VerifiedMay 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.
Donna S
VerifiedOctober 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.
Michael W
VerifiedOctober 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.
Timothy S
October 6, 2021
Campground was very clean and well kept. I loved falling asleep to the sound of the creek. Very beautiful scenery close to lots of great hikes.
Susan M
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LOWE
Nice campground at the base of the switchbacks of Beartooth Highway. Great location.
Kristen W
VerifiedSeptember 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.
Robert V
VerifiedSeptember 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
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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