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Sheridan

Sheridan camping area is located near Red Lodge, Montana, within the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas and open spaces, providing a natural setting for campers. Nearby attractions include the Beartooth Highway and Yellowstone National Park, offering opportunities for scenic drives and exploration.

Description

USDA Forest Service

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Overview

Sheridan Campground is located seven miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving.

Recreation

The Main Fork of Rock Creek offers rainbow trout fishing. Greenough Lake is eight miles away, and is a popular area for canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads, both nearby. Beartrack and Corral Creek trailheads are not far from the campground as well. Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.

Natural Features

The campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range, on the banks of Rock Creek. A forest of aspen and pine covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bear, 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, Beartooth Bike Rally and the Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous occurs in late July, and the Festival of Nations is 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 60 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.

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Location

Sheridan is located in Montana

Detail location of campground

Directions

From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Eastside Road and go 2 miles to the campground. The entrance is on the left. Currently the SOUTH bridge is out. Please enter on the East side Road (North)

Address

EAST SIDE ROAD
Red lodge, MT 59068

Coordinates

45.100132 N
109.308907 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Oct. 31, 2018

Loved it!

Loved everything about this place, and would definitely come back and visit. Here are some things we really enjoyed:

  1. Campground was easy to locate- I hate when we are traveling from out of town and trying to find a spot and there are no signs. This place was well marked, and actually the GPS took us right here.
  2. Nice rangers- they helped us find our spot and also told us some great things to do nearby! There is a lake close by and they told us how to get there. Also told us some great hiking spots, which is why we came in the first place.
  3. Clean- The bathrooms and campground were clean. There was actually TP in the bathroom too!! Shocker!! Dumpsters on site as well.
  4. Great hiking!!! Look up hikes and GOOOOO!!!
  5. Campsites are "bigger" which was really like because we didn't feel squished.
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  • Review photo of Sheridan by Adeline T., October 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Sheridan by Adeline T., October 31, 2018
  • Review photo of Sheridan by Adeline T., October 31, 2018
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Reviewed May. 8, 2017

Beautiful

Had a great time hiking around. Red lodge is a great town to visit also. Would always go back. One of my favorite parts of the country

  • Review photo of Sheridan by Andrea R., May 8, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Sheridan?

    Camping at Sheridan can cost between $18.00 and $36.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Sheridan?

    Sheridan allows vehicles up to 33 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Sheridan?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Sheridan, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Sheridan?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Sheridan. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Sheridan, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Sheridan?

    There are 9 campsites at Sheridan and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts