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Established Camping
Palisades Campground — Custer Gallatin National Forest
Palisades Campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest is surrounded by forested terrain with nearby mountains. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in spring and fall to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore the nearby Yellowstone River and Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness for outdoor activities.
Description
USDA Forest Service
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Palisades Campground is a free campground, located at the end of Palisades Road #2010 near Red Lodge, just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the palisades geological formation. The Willow Creek Trail (# 105) and the Palisades Trail (# 109) both leave from the western end of the campground.Camp sites: 6Max Trailer Length: 16ftHost: NoAccessible Facilities:Vault toiletsTrash Pickup: NoFirewood: No.__ Don't move firewood to other areas or bring in outside firewood.Prevent the spread of tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it there.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 equipped with bar resistant food storage lockers.Directions from Beartooth Ranger District office:Drive north on US Hwy 212 towards Red Lodge for 0.3 miles. Turn left (west) onto the West Fork Rd and drive 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Palisades Campground Rd (unpaved). Drive 1.5 miles to Palisades Campground.*Please be advised that dogs are allowed on Willow Creek year-round, but the Palisades Trail (#109), which intersects with the Willow Creek Trail a short distance up the trail, has restrictions on dogs. Due to wintering moose habitat, dogs are not allowed on the Palisades Trail between Dec. 1- July 1, except for dogs used for legal hunting purposes.Information:Beartooth Ranger District6811 US Hwy 212Red Lodge, MT 59068(406) 446-2103
Location
Palisades Campground — Custer Gallatin National Forest is located in Montana
Coordinates
45.171504 N
109.308559 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileFair
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
Drive Time
- 1 hr 15 min from Billings
- 2 hrs 17 min from Bozeman
- 3 hrs 41 min from Helena
- 5 hrs 31 min from Idaho Falls