Recreation Region: Beartooth Ranger District

Basin Campground

Basin Campground is nestled in the trees along the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek. Basin Lakes National Recreation Trail (#61) is a short distance from the campground. Silver Run National Recreation Trail (#102) Timberline Trail (# 12), West Fork Trail (# 1), Camp Senia Trail (# 16), Wild Bill Lake Picnic Ground and National Recreation Trail and Cascade Campground are also located in the West Fork Rock Creek drainage.

General Information

Camp sites: 30
Host: Yes
Trash Pickup: Bear resistant dumpster located on site
Firewood: Yes- $7.00 / bundle. Don't move firewood to other areas or bring in outside firewood. Prevent the spread of tree-killing insects by getting firewood near your destination or buying it from the campground host.

There is a 16 day maximum stay in all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds.

Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. Weather Dependent.

$20.00 includes 1 driving vehicle

$10 each additional vehicle
$6 day use campground fee for over ½ hour
1/2 price fees for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.16108

Longitude: -109.39183

Directions

7 mi E of Red Lodge, on the West Fork Rock Creek Rd.

Drive north on US Hwy 212 towards Red Lodge for 0.3 miles. Turn west (left) onto the West Fork Rd and drive 2.8 miles. Stay to the left (follow signs) and continue on the West Fork Rd. Drive 4.4 miles to Basin Campground on your right.