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Rattin Campground
Rattin
Rattin Campsite

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About Rattin Campground

Rattin Campground is located 7 mi south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving.

Available sites

5 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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5 Sites Available

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Price
🚐 1, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 7, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

56 reviews

Summary

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Rattin Campground offers a beautiful setting with clean, spacious campsites and well-maintained bathrooms, making it a pleasant place to stay, especially for those exploring the Beartooth area. While some campers experienced issues with a less-than-friendly camp host and concerns about bear activity, the overall cleanliness and size of the sites were appreciated. However, potential visitors should avoid spots 2 and 3 due to a lack of privacy.

Based on guest feedback

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Overall rating

Based on 56 reviews

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5 stars 58.9% (33)
4 stars 16.1% (9)
3 stars 8.9% (5)
2 stars 5.4% (3)
1 star 10.7% (6)

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Russell O

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July 25, 2023 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

The campground was fine and the camp host was very nice and gave us all the information we needed. The valet bathroom was very clean so no problems there. The only complaint was the road coming in 3 mi of holes was not fun. Thank goodness we had our pick up and we just had to drive about 15 mi per hour so we didn’t tear our truck or camper up. We will definitely stay again on our travels. Hopefully the south entrance will be open.

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Russell O

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July 25, 2023 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

The campground was fine and the camp host was very nice and gave us all the information we needed. The valet bathroom was very clean so no problems there. The only complaint was the road coming in 3 mi of holes was not fun. Thank goodness we had our pick up and we just had to drive about 15 mi per hour so we didn’t tear our truck or camper up. We will definitely stay again on our travels. Hopefully the south entrance will be open.

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Sheila H

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June 9, 2023 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

I’m so sorry that the bridges in the area were washed away. This must be an outstanding expense for the area. The only access means taking an extremely rough road that did some damage to my camper setup. Use caution as one vehicle rolled down a hill the day before my arrival. Host was helpful and very friendly. Be prepared to pay $10 for the 5 small pieces of wood that comes in the bundle. Otherwise it’s a nice campground and I slept like a baby.

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Sheila H

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June 9, 2023 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

I’m so sorry that the bridges in the area were washed away. This must be an outstanding expense for the area. The only access means taking an extremely rough road that did some damage to my camper setup. Use caution as one vehicle rolled down a hill the day before my arrival. Host was helpful and very friendly. Be prepared to pay $10 for the 5 small pieces of wood that comes in the bundle. Otherwise it’s a nice campground and I slept like a baby.

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Brian R

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June 18, 2022 Stayed at: 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

You guys need to note if campsites are "conjoined", aka, share a firepit with another campsite. This was a terrible experience. Nowhere did it say that this campsite was basically half of one big campsite with another party in the exact same immediate area! I want a refund!

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Brian R

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June 18, 2022 Stayed at: 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

You guys need to note if campsites are "conjoined", aka, share a firepit with another campsite. This was a terrible experience. Nowhere did it say that this campsite was basically half of one big campsite with another party in the exact same immediate area! I want a refund!

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Tracy W

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Great location at the start of the Beartooth mountain hwy. Also very quiet and relaxing

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Tracy W

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September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Great location at the start of the Beartooth mountain hwy. Also very quiet and relaxing

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Laurie J

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August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Rattin Campground is easy to find and well maintained. The hosts are friendly but unobtrusive- Which was much appreciated. bathrooms were super clean. You can hear the main road from the camp, but it wasn't too busy, and if you're lucky enough to get a campsite close to the stream it should block out all the noise. We tent camped in site 5 (next to the host) and had nice level ground, plus were able to walk back to the stream about 100 yards. We saw a fresh moose track! This seemed to be a very dog friendly camp ground- plenty of pups about the area, but all were under control. All in all, If i needed a convenient place to stay in red lodge again, I wouldn't overlook this campground.

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Laurie J

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August 29, 2021 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Rattin Campground is easy to find and well maintained. The hosts are friendly but unobtrusive- Which was much appreciated. bathrooms were super clean. You can hear the main road from the camp, but it wasn't too busy, and if you're lucky enough to get a campsite close to the stream it should block out all the noise. We tent camped in site 5 (next to the host) and had nice level ground, plus were able to walk back to the stream about 100 yards. We saw a fresh moose track! This seemed to be a very dog friendly camp ground- plenty of pups about the area, but all were under control. All in all, If i needed a convenient place to stay in red lodge again, I wouldn't overlook this campground.

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Location & Directions for Rattin Campground

Forest Road 379, Red Lodge, MT 59068 United States

Elevation: 2,258 ft

Getting There

Rattin Campground is located 60 mi northeast of Cooke City, MT and the northeast gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is 7 mi south of Red Lodge, MT. On U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rattin Campground Road (Forest Road 379; formerly Eastside Road...

Nearest town

Red Lodge, MT - 9.1 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

Rattin Campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 212, which is 7 miles north of Red Lodge, MT.

Near Yellowstone National Park

The closest entrance is: Northeast Entrance

Approximate drive: 42.8 mi · over 1 hr (73 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

  • Campers will not be marked as a 'no-show' until 24 hours after the scheduled check-in time, and sites will not be released before that.

Vehicles & parking

  • Access to the campground is via the southside bridge, but trailers cannot go past Site #3.
  • Payment for extra vehicles must be arranged with the host upon arrival, not in advance.

Site capacity

  • Only one camping unit is allowed per Standard Single Family site under the Recreation Use Fee.

Site types & loops

  • First come, first serve sites can only be booked in person; do not call for availability.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Obey all food storage rules due to bear activity in the area; consult your host for specifics.

Fires & fuel

  • Do not move firewood; buy it near your camping site to prevent pest spread. Firewood is available from the host.

General

  • Click here for more information on the Custer National Forest.

Local regulations

  • Opening and closing dates depend on weather; contact for updates.

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Last updated: November 3, 2026

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