Sheridan
Custer Gallatin National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: RED LODGE, MT, MT
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$36 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
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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Sheridan is a well-maintained forest campground 7 miles south of Red Lodge with excellent access to the scenic Beartooth Highway, fishing on Main Fork Rock Creek, and nearby hiking trails into the Beartooth Wilderness. Campers praise its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and convenient location.
Wildlife alert: Shiras Moose, American Black Bear, Moose, White-tailed Deer, Osprey, and American Dipper are present in the area. Bears have been spotted at the campground.
Insider tips for Sheridan: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites Potable water available but use old-school pump without hose adapter; bring a bucket SOUTH bridge currently out — enter via East side Road (North entrance only) Last 1.5 miles of dirt road access takes approximately 20 minutes
Skip Sheridan if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You're uncomfortable with wildlife — bears are present in the area. You need paved road access — final approach is a rough dirt road.
Best time to visit Sheridan: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rattin Campground (RED LODGE, MT), Parkside (RED LODGE, MT), Basin Montana Campground (RED LODGE, MT), Cascade (RED LODGE, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sheridan
Cell signal at Sheridan (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.
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.
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 federal campground with only 9 sites
Potable water available but use old-school pump without hose adapter; bring a bucket
SOUTH bridge currently out
enter via East side Road (North entrance only)
Last 1.5 miles of dirt road access takes approximately 20 minutes
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Eastside Road and go 2 miles to the campground. The entrance is on the left. Currently the SOUTH bridge is out. Please enter on the East side Road (North)
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.
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