Pine Grove Campground
usfs · MT
- fuel station17 mi
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About
Pine Grove Campground is located in the West Rosebud drainage. It is in the trees, along the banks of West Rosebud Creek. Emerald Lake Campground, West Rosebud Trail (#19), 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. For a road map of the area, with locations of campgrounds, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).Camp sites: 46Host: No Max Trailer Length: 30ftAccessible Facilities: Toilet Trash Pickup: Bear resistant dumpster on site 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. Reservations: No Reservations. 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 equipped with bear resistant food storage lockers. Directions from Beartooth Ranger District office: Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-78. Drive 30 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 9.1 miles to the campground, on the left. There are two entrances to the campground. Information: Beartooth Ranger District6811 US Hwy 212Red Lodge, MT 59068(406) 446-2103
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 17 mi
fuel station
Cenex
- 20 mi
grocery
Stillwater Market
- 16 mi
potable water
Red Lodge Mountain Resort
- 4.6 mi
trailhead
West Rosebud Trailhead
- 6.5 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 2.7 mi
recreation site
Emerald Lake Fishing Access
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: PINE GROVE PICNIC AREA 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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