Basin Montana Campground

Overview

Basin Campground is located 7 miles west of Red Lodge, Montana, along Forest Road 2071, which is paved all the way to the campground. The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking and fishing. Recreation Fishing is a popular activity along the West Fork of Rock Creek and at nearby Wild Bill Lake.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Fee

From $10 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

406-587-9054

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Basin Montana Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Basin Lakes TrailheadTrailhead · 0.3 mi from campShow on map
• Silver Run TrailheadTrailhead · 2.6 mi from campShow on map
• Silver Run Plateau TrailTrailhead · 2.8 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Nichols PeakPeak · 9,380 ft · 1.8 mi from campShow on map
• Grizzly PeakPeak · 9,354 ft · 2.1 mi from campShow on map
• Calamity FallsWaterfall · 6.3 mi from campShow on map
• Sentinel FallsWaterfall · 6.7 mi from campShow on map
• Rock Creek VistaViewpoint · 8.1 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Red Lodge MountainSkiing and snowshoeing · 2.6 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.