Rattin Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: RED LODGE, MT, MT
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. The charming town of Red Lodge, Montana offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and summer events.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Rattin Campground offers a peaceful riverside setting 7 miles south of Red Lodge with excellent access to Rock Creek fishing and nearby Beartooth Wilderness hiking. Campers consistently praise the clean, quiet atmosphere and attentive campground host.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, American Black Bear, Moose, White-tailed Deer, American Dipper, Cedar Waxwing, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Broad-tailed Hummingbird, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake. Secure all food in bear boxes.
Insider tips for Rattin Campground: Book early — this federal campground fills quickly during peak season. Bring bear spray and use the bear boxes; moose and bears frequent the area. The access road is rough; approach slowly and expect washboard conditions. Only 6 sites total with no hookups; self-contained RVs only.
Skip Rattin Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available.. You prefer developed campgrounds with paved roads.. You're uncomfortable with frequent bear and moose activity in the area..
Best time to visit Rattin Campground: May-October — Official operating season; Beartooth Highway access and hiking trails are snow-free..
Nearby campgrounds: Sheridan (RED LODGE, MT), Parkside (RED LODGE, MT), Basin Montana Campground (RED LODGE, MT), Cascade (RED LODGE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rattin Campground
Cell signal at Rattin Campground (RED LODGE, MT): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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. The charming town of Red Lodge, Montana offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and summer events.
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Insider tips & when to go
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this federal campground fills quickly during peak season.
Bring bear spray and use the bear boxes; moose and bears frequent the area.
The access road is rough; approach slowly and expect washboard conditions.
Only 6 sites total with no hookups; self-contained RVs only.
Official operating season; Beartooth Highway access and hiking trails are snow-free.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Rattin Campground is located 60 miles northeast of Cooke City, MT and the northeast gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is 7 miles south of Red Lodge, MT. On U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rattin Campground Road (Forest Road 379; formerly Eastside Road) and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on the left. THE SOUTH BRIDGE IS OUT!
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- 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.
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