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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

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

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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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Lori S

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September 10, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Beautiful area, campsite was large and set up well. Bathroom area clean and maintained.
Second time here & highly recommend! Right after Beartooth pass and close to Red Lodge.

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Lori S

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September 10, 2025 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Beautiful area, campsite was large and set up well. Bathroom area clean and maintained.
Second time here & highly recommend! Right after Beartooth pass and close to Red Lodge.

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Cindy V

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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

The camp host was great at communicating about the present of a bear and he kept it black bear out of camp thanks. Camp was clean and it a great camp site. All wildlife is controlled by game and fish and they have done a great job with everything except the bears, bears used to be afraid of humans not anymore because they are not hunted enough. There's to many bears now.

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Susan H

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Camp host was less than friendly. He seemed rude and not helpful. He also sold firewood that was not covered from the weather and we could not get it to burn because it had gotten wet. The campsite itself was good. Customer service was not.

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Amy R

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 6, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Great campsites near the river. no complaints.... Though the picnic tables are a bit small

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Bonnie E

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 7, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Wonderful 2 night stay. The regional camp manger was awesome and informative. Thanks John!! Thanks for the bear active education.

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Yael M

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August 29, 2026 Stayed at: 1, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Great restrooms and a beautiful view and an amazing soundscape.

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Steve L

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September 14, 2026 Stayed at: 5, Loop: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Nice campground. Lots of traffic from the home owners down the road.

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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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