Recreation Region: Beartooth Ranger District

Emerald Lake Campground

Emerald Lake is in the West Rosebud drainage and is nestled in the trees between Emerald Lake and West Rosebud Lake. West Rosebud Trail (#19), Pine Grove Campground, Emerald Lake Fishing Access and West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access are also located in the West Rosebud drainage.

General Information

Camp sites: 32
Host: No
Max trailer length: 30ft
Trash Pickup: Centrally located Bear resistant dumpster
Firewood: No. Don't move firewood to other areas or bring in outside firewood. Prevent the spread of tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it there.

There is a 16-day maximum stay in all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds. For a road map of the area, with locations of campgrounds, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map

Reservations:
This campground does not use a reservation system. First-come, first-served. Be aware that the campground is very popular and may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months. You should arrive early to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit. Some sites are equipped with bear resistant food storage lockers.

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Full service, reduced services in shoulder season

Open 24 hours/day

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
Additional Vehicle: $5 per night

$15.00

$5 each additional vehicle
1/2 price fees with Interagency Senior or Access Pass

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.25381

Longitude: -109.69893

Directions

34 mi west of Red Lodge on Highways 78 and 419, 19 miles south of Fishtail, MT on West Rosebud Rd.

Directions from district office:
Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-78. Drive 30.0 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-419 towards Fishtail. Drive 4.4 miles (through Fishtail) and turn left (south) onto West Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles and turn left (south) to continue on West Rosebud Rd. Drive 12.4 miles to the campground, on the left.