East Rosebud Lake Campground
usfs · MT
- fuel station19 mi
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About
East Rosebud Campground is nestled in the trees, not far from East Rosebud Lake. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths and the campground is a short distance from the East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). Jimmy Joe Campground and Sand Dunes Picnic Ground also located in the East Rosebud drainage.*Please be advised that much of the area directly around East Rosebud Lake is private property. Fishing or boat access to the lake is limited. Please call the district office for more information. Camp sites: 14Host: No Max Trailer Length: 20ftAccessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: Bear resistant trash container centrally located on site during peak season only. Firewood: No Reservations: There are no reservations for this campground. This campground does not use a reservation system; it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. 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 in campground have bear resistant food storage lockers. Individual camp sites vary in size, but the max trailer length is 20ft.This campground is maintained from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day (call district office for exact season dates). During these dates there is a fee to stay in the campground (listed below).Outside of the peak summer dates (Memorial Day- Labor Day), the campground is ungated, free, and available for use (no services, not maintained, roads are not plowed). If you visit outside the peak fee season, please bring your own water, toilet paper (outhouse will remain open), and please pack out your trash. Directions from district office to East Rosebud Campground: Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 19 mi
fuel station
Cenex
- 19 mi
grocery
Beartooth IGA
- 14 mi
potable water
Red Lodge Mountain Resort
- 0.2 mi
trailhead
East Rosebud Trailhead
- 5.6 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 2.2 mi
recreation site
Brd2177-006
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: EAST ROSEBUD in Custer National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
- MT
- fs.usda.gov
- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
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