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Limber Pine

Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: RED LODGE, MT, MT

Price: From $20 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (47 reviews)

Season: May through October

Limber Pine Campground is located 12 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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/limber-pine to be notified when sites open up.

Limber Pine offers secluded, peaceful camping at the base of the Beartooth Mountains with direct creek access and nearby Greenough Lake. Located 12 miles south of Red Lodge just off the scenic Beartooth Highway, it's ideal for fishing, hiking, and accessing the Beartooth Wilderness.

Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear present in area. Also: Shiras Moose, Mountain Goat, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Black Rosy-Finch, White-crowned Sparrow, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

Insider tips for Limber Pine: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites. Greenough Lake is a half-mile away for rainbow trout fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Access nearby trailheads including Glacier Lake, Hellroaring, and Lake Fork for hiking.

Skip Limber Pine if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You're uncomfortable with grizzly bear presence in the area..

Best time to visit Limber Pine: May-October — Official operating season for Limber Pine Campground..

Nearby campgrounds: Greenough Lake (RED LODGE, MT), Rattin Campground (RED LODGE, MT), Sheridan (RED LODGE, MT), Basin Montana Campground (RED LODGE, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Limber Pine

Cell signal at Limber Pine (RED LODGE, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    RED LODGE, MT, MT★ 4.8 (47 reviews)From $20/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Limber Pine Campground is located 12 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.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV60 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites5 sites
    PetsAllowed
    CampfiresAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFishing
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You prefer camping outside May-October — seasonal operations only.✕ You're uncomfortable with grizzly bear presence in the area.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites.

    Greenough Lake is a half-mile away for rainbow trout fishing, canoeing, and kayaking.

    Access nearby trailheads including Glacier Lake, Hellroaring, and Lake Fork for hiking.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season for Limber Pine Campground.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Grizzly Bear present in area. Also: Shiras Moose, Mountain Goat, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Dusky Grouse, Black Rosy-Finch, White-crowned Sparrow, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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    406-587-9054· Custer Gallatin National Forest
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    Getting there →

    From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go just over a mile to the campground entrance, which should be on the left.

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Custer Gallatin National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Custer Gallatin National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
    • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Limber Pine cost per night?+
    Limber Pine costs $20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Limber Pine open?+
    Limber Pine is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Limber Pine have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Limber Pine?+
    Limber Pine can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Limber Pine?+
    Limber Pine is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Limber Pine?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Limber Pine is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Limber Pine open, and what are check-in times?+
    Limber Pine is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

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    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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    $20 /night★ 4.8 (47)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Greenough Lake

    RED LODGE, MT

    From $20/night

    Rattin Campground

    RED LODGE, MT

    From $18/night

    Sheridan

    RED LODGE, MT

    From $18/night

    Basin Montana Campground

    RED LODGE, MT

    From $20/night

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