Best RV Parks & Resorts near Custer National Forest
RV campgrounds near Custer National Forest in eastern Montana range from small private parks to rustic Forest Service sites. Wayside RV Park in Broadus provides full hookups including 50-amp electric, sewer and water connections, with sites accommodating larger motorhomes. "It's a small campground with about 5 sites on a homestead. As long as you don't mind chickens and goats, this place was a great place to stop overnight," noted one traveler. Red Shale Campground, located approximately 6 miles east of Ashland, offers free camping with no hookups but can accommodate moderate-sized RVs in its two loops containing about 14 campsites total. Several back-in spaces can fit RVs up to 35 feet, though none are pull-through.
The camping season typically runs from mid-April through November at Forest Service locations. Red Shale sites feature gravel pads that may require leveling, with some sites offering better sun exposure for solar power setups. Cell service varies throughout the region, with AT&T users reporting 2-3 bars LTE at Red Shale Campground. Vault toilets are available at most locations, but potable water is limited to developed parks. Highway 212 provides straightforward access to Red Shale, though road noise may affect sites closer to the roadway. A review mentioned that "Some spots were too small for big rigs and there are no drive-thru sites. We did have to level out a bit." Wayside RV Park offers additional amenities including WiFi, showers, and a dump station for a nightly fee of approximately $25.
