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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
Rattin
Rattin Campsite

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly

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

Reviews (50)

What Guests Are Saying

Rattin Campground is praised for its beautiful surroundings and exceptionally clean bathrooms, making it a pleasant place to stay, especially for those visiting nearby Red Lodge and the Beartooth Highway. Reviewers appreciate the spacious campsites and well-maintained facilities. However, sites 2 and 3 are noted for their lack of privacy, as they are closely situated and share amenities, which can be inconvenient for some campers.

Review Summary

4.1
50 reviews
5
60.0%
30
4
16.0%
8
3
8.0%
4
2
4.0%
2
1
12.0%
6

Steve K

Verified

August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

5

This was a wonderful experience. The campground was clean, quiet, well cared for and contained breath taking views. Access to the Beartooth Highway was convenient, too. I would highly recommend this campground. Thank you for making this a truly spectacular experience. We will definitely come back.

Steve K

Verified

August 13, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

5

This was a wonderful experience. The campground was clean, quiet, well cared for and contained breath taking views. Access to the Beartooth Highway was convenient, too. I would highly recommend this campground. Thank you for making this a truly spectacular experience. We will definitely come back.

Matthew P

Verified

August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

4

We stayed here after a long day on the Plateau, and it was nice, super quiet, but also a little exposed/hot in the afternoon. We stayed at site #5 and the picnic table and fire pit were right next to the road, and the tent site was very near the host's trailer, so not a ton of privacy (though Wally himself was wonderful). Next time we might opt to stay in the Valley, but this was a perfectly lovely location.

Matthew P

Verified

August 7, 2020 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

4

We stayed here after a long day on the Plateau, and it was nice, super quiet, but also a little exposed/hot in the afternoon. We stayed at site #5 and the picnic table and fire pit were right next to the road, and the tent site was very near the host's trailer, so not a ton of privacy (though Wally himself was wonderful). Next time we might opt to stay in the Valley, but this was a perfectly lovely location.

Charlie A

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

5

We stayed at a number of campsites on a 3-week camping trip across the western half of the US. This was by far our favorite campground. It was clean, the host was nice and left you alone for the most part. Each site had a fire ring, a picnic table, a well-sized bear box, a flat area for your tent that was a little away from the fire ring, and clean bathrooms. Each site was nice and private and had good spacing between the other campsites. There was a lot of tree coverage, which was really nice for that added privacy aspect. We stayed at the campsite that was at the very end of the road, which was great. But- be mindful, there is a private residence at the end of the drive- it's odd. So, just know that if you stay at that site #, you'll have their cars coming in and out and you can see part of their property. It wasn't too big of a deal.

Beautiful site! Highly recommend.

Charlie A

Verified

August 6, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

5

We stayed at a number of campsites on a 3-week camping trip across the western half of the US. This was by far our favorite campground. It was clean, the host was nice and left you alone for the most part. Each site had a fire ring, a picnic table, a well-sized bear box, a flat area for your tent that was a little away from the fire ring, and clean bathrooms. Each site was nice and private and had good spacing between the other campsites. There was a lot of tree coverage, which was really nice for that added privacy aspect. We stayed at the campsite that was at the very end of the road, which was great. But- be mindful, there is a private residence at the end of the drive- it's odd. So, just know that if you stay at that site #, you'll have their cars coming in and out and you can see part of their property. It wasn't too big of a deal.

Beautiful site! Highly recommend.

chris d

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

4

remote, clean, excellent stay

chris d

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 3, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

4

remote, clean, excellent stay

Sharlene I

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

4

This is a very small campground which is what I like as it is less busy. The last site is a dead end and even though there is a sign, people are continually driving down the road and having to turn around. There is hiking nearby and it is on Rock Creek and has a group camping area.

Sharlene I

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

4

This is a very small campground which is what I like as it is less busy. The last site is a dead end and even though there is a sign, people are continually driving down the road and having to turn around. There is hiking nearby and it is on Rock Creek and has a group camping area.

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 45.0831 / -109.3

Elevation: 2258 feet

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: June 13, 2026

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