Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 40 ft
- Drinking wateryes
- Electricno
At a glance: Confirmed: drinking water. No electric hookups or flush toilets. Listed for rigs up to 40 ft. Not listed: showers.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups No
- Drinking water Yes
- Flush toilets No
- Showers Not listed
- Dump station Not listed
- Water hookups at sites Not listed
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 30
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 40 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 7,538 ft
- Phone
- (406) 587-9054 (campground or managing office)
Official fee information
The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; A second will be charged an extra $10 fee and collected at the campground, if your site will accomodate it. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 45.17333, -109.45083 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
- Basin Montana Campground 3.0 mi straight-line
- Parkside 8.0 mi straight-line
- Limber Pine 8.2 mi straight-line
- Greenough Lake 8.3 mi straight-line
- Sheridan 8.6 mi straight-line
From the official listing description, directions and rules
Cascade Campground is located 11 miles west of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It conveniently sits along Forest Road 2071, which is paved for most of the route. The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking and fishing.
Recreation
Fishing is a popular activity along the West Fork of Rock Creek and at nearby Wild Bill Lake. The small lake is open to kayaking and canoeing, and an accessible fishing dock is located on the shore.
The Basin Lakes Trailhead is three miles away, across the road from Basin Campground. Silver Run Plateau, West Fork and Timberline Lakes trails offer access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness.
Mountain bikers enjoy the Ingles Creek Trail and a variety of loop trails at Silver Run. Biking is also allowed on the Basin Lakes Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites, one of which is accessible (site #5). Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash may be deposited in receptacles at nearby Basin Campground.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek. The area surrounding the campground was burned by the Cascade Fire in 2008, which left many open glades with abundant wildflowers.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Mystic Lake - 14.5 mi away, station at 6,544 ft - 994 ft lower than the campground (7,538 ft). Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 18 | 1.12 |
| Feb | 34 | 17 | 1.49 |
| Mar | 41 | 22 | 2.00 |
| Apr | 48 | 27 | 2.73 |
| May | 56 | 35 | 4.10 |
| Jun | 66 | 43 | 3.01 |
| Jul | 75 | 50 | 2.30 |
| Aug | 74 | 50 | 1.86 |
| Sep | 66 | 42 | 2.03 |
| Oct | 52 | 32 | 2.55 |
| Nov | 40 | 24 | 1.92 |
| Dec | 33 | 18 | 1.40 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Drinking water | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 26, 2026 source updated Mar 11, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 26, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.