Parkside
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: RED LODGE, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (159 reviews)
Season: May through October
Parkside Campground is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake less than a mile away.
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/parkside to be notified when sites open up.
Parkside is a highly-rated forest service campground (4.8/5 stars) located 12 miles south of Red Lodge on the scenic Beartooth Highway, offering excellent access to fishing at Greenough Lake and Main Fork Rock Creek, plus nearby hiking trailheads.
Wildlife alert: Grizzly Bear present in area. Also: Shiras Moose, Mountain Goat, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Dusky Grouse, Black Rosy-Finch, White-crowned Sparrow, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Parkside: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with only 28 sites Level, well-spaced sites mean you're not crowded with other campers Greenough Lake is less than a mile away for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking
Skip Parkside if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You require winter camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer solitude—this is a popular location with a loyal following.
Best time to visit Parkside: July-August — Peak summer season with campground open and accessible via Beartooth Highway; reviewers report visiting in July. May-October — Seasonal operating window.
Nearby campgrounds: Limber Pine (RED LODGE, MT), Rattin Campground (RED LODGE, MT), Sheridan (RED LODGE, MT), Basin Montana Campground (RED LODGE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Parkside
Cell signal at Parkside (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.
Parkside Campground is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake less than a mile away.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 28 sites
Level, well-spaced sites mean you're not crowded with other campers
Greenough Lake is less than a mile away for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking
Peak summer season with campground open and accessible via Beartooth Highway; reviewers report visiting in July
Seasonal operating window
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 0.3 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Campground entrance
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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
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