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Emerald Lake Campground

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  • fuel station20 mi

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

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Cenex

    20 mi
  • grocery

    Stillwater Market

    22 mi
  • potable water

    Red Lodge Mountain Resort

    18 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: EMERALD LAKE SOUTH LOOP in Custer National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.