Rattin Campground

Warning

General

RRM 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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Rattin Campground
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Rattin Campsite

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

5 total sites

RV Sites

2 sites

Tent Sites

3 sites

About Rattin Campground

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

Number of accommodations: 5

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 10

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND RV
No Hookups
Price not available
5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
7, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (54)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.1
54 reviews
5
59.3%
32
4
16.7%
9
3
9.3%
5
2
3.7%
2
1
11.1%
6

Sheila H

Verified

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

3

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.

Sheila H

Verified

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

3

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.

Brian R

Verified

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

1

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!

Brian R

Verified

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

1

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!

Tracy W

Verified

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

5

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

Tracy W

Verified

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

5

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

Laurie J

Verified

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

5

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.

Laurie J

Verified

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

5

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.

James M

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

5

Very secluded, small and quiet campground. Beartooth River is just a short walk away (20-30 yards). The pit toilet was the cleanest and best smelling one I've ever used. Only there one night, so didn't get to explore much, but it's a ten minute drive to get to the town of Red Lodge.

James M

Verified

August 3, 2021 Stayed at: 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

5

Very secluded, small and quiet campground. Beartooth River is just a short walk away (20-30 yards). The pit toilet was the cleanest and best smelling one I've ever used. Only there one night, so didn't get to explore much, but it's a ten minute drive to get to the town of Red Lodge.

Location Rattin Campground

Address:
Forest Road 379
Red Lodge, MT, 59068
United States

Highway access

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

Elevation: 2258 feet

Distance to downtown

9.1 mi drive to downtown Red Lodge (about 14 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.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

RRM 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 6, 2026

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