Best Glamping near Cooke City, MT

Luxury canvas accommodations at Beartooth Lake and Island Lake campgrounds provide intimate glamping experiences in Montana's wild mountain landscape, featuring comfortable furnished tents and deluxe yurts with essential amenities. Both locations offer glamping options with proximity to pristine alpine lakes and spectacular mountain views. "We had a great time situated between Emerald Lake and West Rosebud Lake with a creek going next to half the camp spots," noted one visitor. Perry's RV and Campgrounds near Red Lodge includes upscale glamping tents and modern pods with electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor spaces. The Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday provides luxury glamping accommodations with electric hookups, heated units, and access to full campground amenities like showers and a market.

The Beartooth Mountains provide a stunning backdrop for glamping adventures with hiking trails connecting directly to accommodation sites. East Rosebud Campground offers glamping guests access to exceptional trail systems including the renowned Beaten Path. "Picture-perfect Montana Rockies beauty," one camper described the setting. Visitors staying in glamping accommodations near Emerald Lake enjoy paddleboarding and kayaking opportunities on crystal-clear alpine waters. During summer months, many glamping sites operate from late May through early October, with most closing by September's end due to high-elevation weather conditions. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound with sightings of elk, moose, and various bird species. The nearby Beartooth Highway provides spectacular scenic drives with panoramic vistas, while Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance lies within reasonable driving distance for day trips.

Best Glamping Sites Near Cooke City, Montana (17)

    1. Beartooth Lake

    7 Reviews
    Cooke City, MT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 527-6921

    "If you are looking for a good base camp to go adventuring along the Beartooth Highway, this is a great option."

    "He was going to set up a live trap and hopefully move them to a new home territory. That said, we were able to take a quick look at the campground before being shooed out."

    2. Island Lake Campground

    8 Reviews
    Cooke City, MT
    19 miles
    Website

    "Within walking distance to the lake, which made it great to go paddle boarding. There is also a store up the road about 1/2 a mile. This is a really beautiful area and a well maintained campground."

    "This campground is nice for its location in relation both to Yellowstone's NE entrance and The Beartooths."

    3. East Rosebud Campground

    6 Reviews
    Roscoe, MT
    18 miles
    Website

    "East Rosebud Lake is heaven on earth. But every inch of the waterfront is private land. To get a kayak or canoe into the lake, you have to get in upriver and paddle up to the lake."

    "Picture-perfect Montana Rockies beauty. Didn’t use the lake but many were. Wooded small campground with basic primitive sites. Owned by National Forest & kept well."

    4. Emerald Lake Campground

    6 Reviews
    Roscoe, MT
    19 miles
    Website

    "It rained a few of the days, but it was nice to get out of the heat in town. We still got to try out our new paddle boards on the lake and it was such a nice place to try them out for the first time."

    "we had a great time. situated between emerald lake and west rosebud lake with a creek going next to half the camp spots. toilets and hand pump water."

    5. Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    57 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 344-2107

    $25 / night

    "Right by the north entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs (which is awesome) and you'll almost always see some elk, but not as close to other "main" attractions so people will pass it by."

    "There is a large herd of elk that bed in the middle of the camp and it is absolutely breathtaking."

    6. Perry's RV and Campgrounds

    8 Reviews
    Red Lodge, MT
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 446-2722

    $40 / night

    "Perry's has great tent, cabin, and RV spots. The bathroom and shower facility is perfect and everything on the site is always well maintained. Have never had a bad experience here, always pleasant."

    "This family owned and operated campground is located outside of the quaint town of Red Lodge and at the entrance to Beartooth Scenic Byway."

    7. Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    16 Reviews
    Gardiner, MT
    42 miles
    Website
    +1 (307) 344-2107

    $20 / night

    "For cyclists and hikers … Indian Creek does have a hiker/biker campsite, but please note: it is limited to TWO pitches with a strict policy of not sharing a pitch."

    "We got there around 9 a.m. and had plenty to choose from. Lots of trees- perfect for hammocks. You have people kind of close, but spots are spaced out well so you still feel private."

    8. Fourmile Cabin

    1 Review
    Pray, MT
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 222-1892

    $75 / night

    "Great location off main road. Has refrigerator that works and power. Main trail off the cabin and has an outhouse."

    9. Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday

    21 Reviews
    Pray, MT
    47 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 222-0992

    "Beautiful views, heated and clean bathrooms with hot water and showers. Charging stations in bathrooms and lounge area. Laundry room with cozy waiting space (charging stations there also)."

    "The KOA is tucked away from the main road. Is has beautiful views of the mountains and is very quiet. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful!"

    10. Castle Rock

    4 Reviews
    Nye, MT
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (406) 444-2535

    "It sits right next to the stillwater river. There's a really cool, elevated cement lookout area next to the river to set up your chairs and fish. Theres also a vault toilet and picnic spot."

    "Great campground in Yellowstone National Park close to castle rock falls, good tree coverage, has bathrooms and secured food storage, it also has a creek - great for fly-fishing- that leads to the falls"

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Glamping Reviews near Cooke City, MT

152 Reviews of 17 Cooke City Campgrounds


  • Jon O.
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Tiny Town Campground

    Not for those who want sleep

    We arrived to this quaint little place after a long fun filled day in Yellowstone National Park.  If you are looking for peace and quiet look elsewhere.   If you have young children that go to bed before midnight look elsewhere.  If you are looking for air-conditioning  do not rent the tents because there isn't any.  While the place has some cute rustic charm they are located behind a bar and the music goes until 10pm on Sundays  and midnight on Friday and Saturday.  They have live bands which are so loud that you can feel the music and cannot hear anything else. They do provide ear plugs but they do not help.  I enjoying  writing  and was unable to do so because i could not  concentrate, even my noise canceling Boze headphones did not provide any relief.  They also need to update security because we had people coming onto the property without using the provided code.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 9, 2021

    Yellowstone Dreamin Camp

    Glamping with a View

    We were in need of a place to stay while attending a field seminar in Yellowstone.  It is about a 30 min drive to Gardiner/Entrance to Yellowstone.  The owners have experience in the hospitality industry and it shows inside the tent.  We stayed in the Elk because we wanted a private bathroom. The room had 2 beds (super comfortable and well dressed), refrigerator, couch,  writing table and electric fireplace (more for ambiance vs really providing a lot of heat) and still very roomy. They provide a little lantern for night walks to bathroom or back to tent if you don't have your own flash light.   The deck off the front was ideal for sitting or practicing yoga.  You do have to walk to the bathroom/showers.  While we didn't have the opportunity to use the 2 community fire pits or horseshoes, butthey were well placed with a beautiful backdrop of mountains.  There is also a small building with a coffee/tea machine and another small refrigerator.  You can park right next to the tent.  

    If you want to take a walk, there are some dirt roads to walk by other surrounding farms.  

    The tents a pretty dispersed and seemed fairly private.  There was only one other couple on the premises so not sure when it is a full house.  They offer really nice kennels.  

    My only ding is they have a few kinks to work out, but I feel they will figure it out.  They will be offering speciality breakfasts in the future, but now they are just store bought muffins with yogurt and orange juice.  The location gets you off the highway, but you do need to navigate a gravel road for about a mile.  Totally drivable for any car. 

    I think if I stayed here again I would take one of their guiding trips.

  • K
    Jun. 10, 2021

    Perry's RV and Campgrounds

    Great bathroom facility

    Perry's has great tent, cabin, and RV spots. The bathroom and shower facility is perfect and everything on the site is always well maintained. Have never had a bad experience here, always pleasant.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 19, 2023

    Indian Creek Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    Review for Cyclists and Hikers

    For cyclists and hikers … Indian Creek does have a hiker/biker campsite, but please note: it is limited to TWO pitches with a strict policy of not sharing a pitch. I just turned up and both pitches were free so I was lucky. As of June 2023, I could not find any other campsites on the northern loop of Yellowstone between Madison and Canyon campgrounds. Back country camping for cyclists is ‘illegal’ (according to the park ranger at Tower), so plan accordingly. At Indian Creek there is food storage, picnic tables, and fire pits. Pit toilets only. Very helpful staff in the reception building.

  • Elliott B.
    Sep. 20, 2016

    Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    Always open...

    This campground is always open, but how busy it is always seems to change with the season.

    Right by the north entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs (which is awesome) and you'll almost always see some elk, but not as close to other "main" attractions so people will pass it by. Sites are a bit open, so you're not as secluded as some of the other campgrounds in the park, but they make up for that by being bigger than the other sites (which unfortunately can attract some pretty large RVs).
    Because you don't have the shading of the forest like other sites it can get pretty warm. You have picnic table and fire ring with potable water and running water facilities.

  • H
    Sep. 17, 2020

    Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    Breathtaking!

    This campground is perfect for anyone who wants a guaranteed experience with wild life. There is a large herd of elk that bed in the middle of the camp and it is absolutely breathtaking. The entire camp is reasonably quiet and if you are lucky enough, you will hear the bugle of the male elk of the herd. As long as you don’t bother them, they will not bother you. The price to stay is very reasonable. They also have bathrooms, water, bear boxes and fire pits. It will be an amazing experience you will never forget!

  • Dexter I.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 30, 2019

    Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    Surprising quiet campground

    We stayed at Mammoth campground during our last visit to Yellowstone as we were unable to get one of the back country campsites we were hoping for. Lucky for us we arrived in the park before 10am and Mammoth had plenty of spots available. Mammoth is a first-come, first-serve campground with a well organized check-in procedures, no need to search for open campsites, the rangers at the check-in station will let you know what is available and show you on the map the available sites. Cost is$20 a night. This campground like all the ones in the park fills up fast, so get their early. The 85 site campground has paved roads with gravel parking pads. Sites have platforms for the tents. Dumpsters are though out the campground, and recycling is available at the entrance. The campground has flush toilets and water faucets are through out the grounds. Each site has its own bear proof food locker, as well as a picnic table and metal fire ring. Their is a nightly ranger program at 9:30pm. We stayed in site 77 and found the campground to be very quiet, even with the park road running right by. The slow speed of 35 mph helps keep the noise down and after about 10pm we really didn't notice cars going by. Morning traffic does start up just after 5pm, but the noise did not wake this light sleeper. Another factor that help keep noise down was the quiet hours, while this tends to do little at other campgrounds to prevent campers, and kids from being loud or from generators being run at night, the strictly enforced notice and posted$50 fine really does the job. Fire wood is available to purchase for$8 a box, kindling for$3 a bundle and they will provide matches if you need them. You do have cell service at the campground.

  • Avery C.
    Dec. 26, 2022

    Livingston/Paradise Valley KOA Holiday

    BEST CAMPSITE EVER!!!

    The best campsite I have ever stayed at! Beautiful views, heated and clean bathrooms with hot water and showers. Charging stations in bathrooms and lounge area. Laundry room with cozy waiting space (charging stations there also). Louise and her husband are icons and made us feel so welcome and safe. Thank you KOA, can't wait to stay again!

  • Taylor M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 19, 2020

    Mammoth Campground — Yellowstone National Park

    Worth getting there early

    We tried to grab a spot on a Wednesday around 1PM and they were full! Woke up around 530 to get there early and were still the 3rd car waiting. Got a beautiful spot away from the main road, close to water spigots and well kept bathrooms. Fire pits, picnic tables and bear boxes at every spot. $20 per night, easy check out, and friendly rangers. Overall great location for a night or two at Yellowstone.


Guide to Cooke City

Glamping options near Cooke City, Montana tend to cluster along the Beartooth Highway corridor at elevations between 8,000-10,000 feet. High-elevation camping in this region requires preparation for nighttime temperatures that can drop below freezing even in summer months. The glamping season runs shorter than standard camping options due to mountain weather patterns, with many sites closing by mid-September.

What to do

Hiking from campgrounds: At Beartooth Lake Campground, trails connect directly to accommodations. "We took a hike to the backside of the lake which had numerous shallow creek crossings and great vistas across the lake," notes Kathryn N. The campground provides access to multiple alpine lakes with hiking options for various skill levels.

Fly fishing opportunities: Castle Rock offers riverside access with dedicated fishing platforms. "This quaint little campground is easy to get to right off the gravel road. It sits right next to the stillwater river. There's a really cool, elevated cement lookout area next to the river to set up your chairs and fish," explains Kathi F.

Paddleboarding on alpine lakes: Island Lake Campground provides water access for paddlers. "We paddled our dogs to the islands and had the best time," shares Bettina S. The crystal-clear water allows for excellent visibility, with several islands accessible by watercraft.

What campers like

High-elevation camping experience: The mountain setting creates distinctive camping conditions. "Phenomenal camping in the Beartooth Wilderness. Up over 9000 feet, prepare for cold nights and large mosquitoes in the summer. Don't let this turn you away though, as the mountain views and air are worth it," advises Nicholas G. from Beartooth Lake.

Creekside sites: Several campgrounds feature sites adjacent to flowing water. At Emerald Lake Campground, "We had a great time. Situated between emerald lake and west rosebud lake with a creek going next to half the camp spots," explains Steven K. Creek access provides both ambient sound and practical water filtration opportunities.

Wildlife viewing: Glamping accommodations near Cooke City place visitors in prime wildlife habitat. "The campground is very clean, with access to water and vault toilets that are well maintained. It was nearly full when my friend and I went and it still felt like we had privacy," reports Alyssa S. about her Beartooth Lake experience.

What you should know

Bear safety requirements: The Beartooth region has active bear populations requiring specific precautions. "A well named campground as the grizzly bear activities in the campground precluded us actually spending the night in the campground in July of 2015. The ranger actually closed the campground down as we were pulling up, saying poor camper habits with food storage had attracted a sow and cub to the campground," warns Annie C. about Beartooth Lake.

Weather variability: Mountain conditions can change rapidly. "We came to Beartooth Lake via Red Lodge on the Beartooth Highway. It's a remarkable drive with views for days," shares Kathryn N., while others note that summer nights can drop below freezing.

No cell service: Most glamping sites lack connectivity. "No service with Verizon," reports Angela G. about Beartooth Lake, while Jacee R. mentions that at Castle Rock there's "no cell service for MILES in any direction." Preparation for offline experiences is essential.

Tips for camping with families

Swim spots for children: Castle Rock offers natural swimming areas. "Across the river is a rock ledge swimmers use to dive off of into a deep pool," mentions Kathi F. These natural features provide recreational opportunities beyond standard glamping amenities.

Kid-friendly amenities: Some locations provide specific facilities for children. At Perry's RV and Campgrounds, "we had the only kids onsite but quickly found out from other campers this is a site that has repeat visitors and most were older travelers or bikers. Kids are welcome!" reports Kim B.

Insect preparation: Mosquitoes can be problematic in certain areas. Danae P. advises, "bring bug repellent, lots of bugs" when visiting Island Lake, while Kim B. warns about Perry's: "The mosquitoes in the area can carry you away so prepare your campsite for that."

Tips from RVers

Road conditions: Access roads to glamping sites vary considerably. "The road can be a bit rough," notes Angela G. about Beartooth Lake, while Ben R. shares a caution about Island Lake: "When looking for out in-laws campsite we went on loop an and almost tipped out camper with how bad the dips in the road were. Scary way to start our trip."

Site size considerations: Most glamping-friendly campgrounds accommodate moderate-sized RVs. At Perry's RV and Campgrounds, "the facility is awesome and the sites at the bottom of the hill by the creek are amazing. Makes you feel like you are in the middle of nowhere," according to Nick M.

Generator restrictions: Power management requires planning. At Beartooth Lake, generators may be restricted, with most sites lacking hookups. RVers should prepare for self-contained operation with properly charged batteries.

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