This US Forest Service campground operates free of charge from late May through early September along East Rosebud Creek in Custer National Forest. The gravel East Rosebud Road provides access to well-spaced sites that include fire pits, picnic tables, and tent pads, with some accommodating RVs. Vault toilets serve the campground, and drinking water is available on-site.
Sites sit close enough to the creek that campers can hear flowing water from their spots. A short walk through trees leads directly to the water. Road noise from East Rosebud Road reaches some sites but remains manageable. The campground serves as a base for accessing East Rosebud Lake, though the lake itself has limited public access with only one boat launch. No pets are permitted at this location.
Description
Jimmy Joe Campground is a free campground on the banks of East Rosebud Creek in the East Rosebud drainage. __East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths . East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). East Rosebud Lake Campground and Sand Dunes Picnic Ground also located in the East Rosebud drainage.Camp sites: 12Host: NoMax Trailer Length: 30ftAccessible Facilities: Vault toiletsTrash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoFor a road map of the area, including campground locations, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).Reservations:No Reservations. This campground does not use a reservation system; it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon 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 30ft. Directions from district office: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 bridge and turn right (south) onto East Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles and until the campground, on your right.Information:Beartooth Ranger District6811 US Hwy 212Red Lodge, MT 59068(406) 446-2103
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Location
Public CampgroundJimmy Joe Campground is located in Montana
Coordinates
45.231418 N
109.602893 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 1 hr 48 min from Billings, MT
- 2 hrs 26 min from Bozeman, MT
- 3 hrs 50 min from Helena, MT
- 5 hrs 41 min from Idaho Falls, ID
