Custer National Forest's Rock Creek corridor sets the stage for Greenough Lake Campground, a US Forest Service site that draws anglers, hikers, and families heading toward the Beartooth Highway. Sites run large and paved, spread across a mix of open and forested terrain with trees providing shade across much of the loop. Several reviewers flag that larger rigs can find some spots tight for backing in, though the campground officially accommodates vehicles up to 60 feet. Cell coverage is essentially nonexistent here. No electricity or dump station on-site, though a free dump station is available in Red Lodge.
Water access is a consistent draw. Rock Creek runs within earshot of all sites, and Greenough Lake sits roughly a quarter mile up the trail from the campground's end. The Greenough trailhead starts right at the back of the loop, making it easy to head out with fishing gear or simply stretch your legs. Families with kids regularly make the short hike to the lake, where boulders along the shoreline add an extra draw beyond the fishing.
Parkside sits just 0.3 miles northeast, and Limber Pine is 0.2 miles north, giving campers without reservations real flexibility along this stretch of Rock Creek. Amenities include a hand pump for drinking water, vault toilets, fire rings, bear boxes, and a picnic table at each site. The camp host is based at Parkside rather than on-site. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov, and booking ahead is worth considering for summer weekends. The campground runs from mid-May through the end of September, at $20 per night.
Description
Overview
Greenough Lake Campground is within walking distance of its namesake, 12 miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is located just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads are nearby.
Recreation
Greenough Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and rainbow trout fishing. The Main Fork of Rock Creek is also a popular fishing stream. The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads, both of which are not far from the campground. Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, two of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range, on the banks of Rock Creek, less than a quarter-mile from beautiful Greenough Lake. A forest of aspen and pine trees covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, deer and elk, makes its home in the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
The charming town of Red Lodge, Mont., offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and annual summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on the Fourth of July weekend, the Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous is in late July, and the Festival of Nations happens in early August. The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America," by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City. It is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation. Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is 55 miles from the campground, via the Beartooth Highway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Fee Info
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.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
RRM of A and its partner, the US Forest Service, will be increasing the fees at this facility for Single Family sites in 2027. This increase has been approved to offset operational costs and to ensure we bring you the same great level of service you have become accustomed to enjoying. Thank you for your understanding. For questions or comments, please call 928-537-8888.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGreenough Lake is located in Montana near Red Lodge
Directions
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 1 mile to campground entrance, which is on the left.
Address
FOREST ROAD 2421
Red lodge, MT 59068
Coordinates
45.0561111 N
109.4127778 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 33 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 35 min from Bozeman, MT
- 3 hrs 59 min from Helena, MT
- 5 hrs 50 min from Idaho Falls, ID
