Sheridan

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 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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Sheridan Campground

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

8 total sites

RV Sites

6 sites

Tent Sites

2 sites

About Sheridan

Sheridan Campground is located seven miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving.

Number of accommodations: 8

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 22 to Sep 10

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

8 Sites Available

Site
Price
01, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN Tent
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
02, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN Tent
16 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (38)

What Guests Are Saying

Sheridan Campground is a small, well-maintained site that offers a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery, particularly near the creek. Visitors appreciated the cleanliness of the facilities and the presence of wildlife, noting it as an ideal spot for family gatherings and exploration of the nearby Beartooth Highway. While the campground is slightly tricky to access and the reservation app can be frustrating, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.1
38 reviews
5
50.0%
19
4
26.3%
10
3
13.2%
5
2
5.3%
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2

Eric M

Verified

June 8, 2023 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

4

Quiet and pleasant. I was concerned that I’d hear the highway but it was rare that highway noise cut through the creek in May. I had the whole campground to myself for one day, but even when others arrived there was a sense of privacy.

Cindy M

Verified

June 4, 2023 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

2

The road in is in rough condition. No road signs to help you know where to turn off the main road, and it looks like you are driving onto private property.
The campsite didn't have a tent location, and the area to put a tent has a bunch of Thistle growing in it.
The camp host is located at a nearby camp ground, and is very kind and helpful.

James G

Verified

September 11, 2021 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

4

Nice simple camp site

Leonard R

Verified

August 18, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

3

location is good , near Bear tooth hwy. spot was a bit tight ,but its a quiet and peaceful location. We had prepaid but couldn't find our tag, so we parked in another open spot.

dale n

Verified

August 1, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

2

Nice place, but: never saw a host and couldn’t find one when I wanted to report a theft of a cordless drill and accessories from my camp. Seems the Montana campers next to us just couldn’t leave other people’s stuff alone. There was also a lot of pipe crud in the drinking water. We will not stay there again.

Rodney H

Verified

July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

3

We usually love Sheridan campground. But with the mess from trees down all over campground, it's difficult to turn around and we have a smaller trailer. Also no place to take trash, if your there for more than 1 night your trailer/car starts to stink of food, diapers, etc. With the added protection of no campfires, it makes camping not so fun.

Rodney H

Verified

July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

3

We usually love Sheridan campground. But with the mess from trees down all over campground, it's difficult to turn around and we have a smaller trailer. Also no place to take trash, if your there for more than 1 night your trailer/car starts to stink of food, diapers, etc. With the added protection of no campfires, it makes camping not so fun. I also wish people would follow the rules, the couple next to us were smoking in their campsite. Last year we saw the camp host everyday and he was SO friendly, can't say the same for this years host. May have to find another place to take our grandchillins!

Lena M

Verified

July 14, 2021 Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

3

Decent campground with minimal amenities. Clean and well-stocked Pit toilets and water pump. Good flat sites, and bear-proof boxes at each site. No good way to clean the dishes, no trash containers.

Michael G

Verified

June 23, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

1

A storm has ruined most of the campsites and made turn around impossible for anything but small car.
We didn't stay at this place because of it.
(Forest fire nearby caused disruptions to area as well.)
Overall our experience in the area couldn't have been worse. This site followed a campsite at Cascade that was unusable as well.
The only redeeming factors on our trip were the hosts at Basin Campground and Cascade whom went above and beyond to move us around to campsites with canceled reservations.
The saddest part was it was our last trip before my wife becomes too ill to travel.
I built the trailer for our "second honeymoon" and every site that I had reserved 6 months ahead of time was not usable.

The USFS is as slow to react as you would expect from a gov't agency that already has your money. My opinion of the local Forest Rangers is not very high tight now.

I will never use the reservation system in the park service again. You could do better on the side of the road.

They have ruined camping with their incompetence.

Charlotte I

Verified

September 29, 2020 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA SHERIDAN

5

Camp host/ranger was pleasant and accommodating. Our site was right on he water, shaded and quite large. All in all we would book again.

Location Sheridan

Address:
East Side Road
Red Lodge, MT, 59068
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible from U.S. Highway 212, which is the nearest major road.

Elevation: 1914 feet

Distance to downtown

7 mi drive to downtown Red Lodge (about 14 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Entrance to campground is now open via the southside bridge.
  • 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 
  • 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

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 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 8, 2026

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