Red Cliff Campground
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
General Information
- Camp sites: 67
- Electrical Sites: 26
- Trash Pickup: Yes
- Firewood: $10.00 / bundle
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, with and without electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. A day-use group picnic area is available on-site as well, and can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.
The Elkhorn Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the south end of the campground.
Nearby Attractions
The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located 45 miles south of the campground, in the town of West Yellowstone. Visitors enjoy day trips to the park for unparalleled wildlife viewing, beautiful scenery and unique geologic features.
The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in the town of West Yellowstone is a popular attraction. It showcases live grizzly bears, gray wolves and various birds of prey, and has a variety of exhibits and educational programs.
Need to Know
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.
- No RV Dump Station
- There are NO Shower facilities available at this campground.
5/15 - 10/15 Weather Dependent
Overnight Use:
Single Site (Non-Electric): $26 per night
Single Site (Electric): $35 per night
$26.00 includes 2 driving vehicles, $35.00 electric site,
- $9.00 each additional vehicle
Federal Recreation Passes not applicable toward electric.
Contact Name: Rocky Mountain Recreation Company; info@rockymountainrec.com
Contact Phone: (661) 702-1420
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 45.17414
Longitude: -111.24174
Directions
48 mi south of Bozeman on US 191.
- From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground.
- From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.
Parking
TRAILER / RV SITES AVERAGE PARKING SPUR: 18’ x 50’
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Accessible Facilities:
Tables
Toilets
Water
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
