Beartooth Lake, near Cody, Wyoming, is a picturesque campground that serves as a fantastic base for adventuring along the stunning Beartooth Highway. With sites nestled near the lake, you can enjoy the serene sounds of nature while soaking in breathtaking mountain views.

This campground offers essential amenities like drinking water and clean vault toilets, making your stay comfortable. Visitors have noted that the sites are well-maintained and spacious, with some tucked away near babbling brooks, providing a peaceful atmosphere. One camper mentioned, “Sites were well maintained, spacious and protected from others,” which highlights the campground's thoughtful layout.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Beartooth Lake is a gateway to incredible hiking trails, including routes that lead to scenic vistas and creek crossings. The nearby lake area features a boat launch, perfect for those looking to spend time on the water. Just be prepared for the occasional mosquito and the unpredictable mountain weather—it's all part of the adventure! 

Whether you're camping in a tent, RV, or trying out glamping, Beartooth Lake offers a unique experience in the heart of the Beartooth Wilderness. With its stunning surroundings and access to outdoor activities, it’s a great choice for anyone looking to escape into nature.

The Beartooth Lake Campground has 21 sites and is located near many beautiful mountain lakes. Water is available at the campground, and there is a nearby store for supplies. There is no cell service available. This site is not accessible to persons with mobility impairments. Maximum spur 32 feet.

Beartooth Lake

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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. 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. Nice, clean, about 20 sites not too close to each other with picnic tables, fire rings, food storage boxes, and vault toilets. We were able to hike around the outside edge of the campground (note the picture of the fresh bear print in the mud) to get to the Claw Lake Trail, an 8 miler that winds up over 9,000 feet past several beautiful named and unnamed lakes, including Claw Lake and Beauty Lake. Carry bear spray and mosquito spray!!

Aptly named campground

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. 

High Alpine Camping

What a place! Site 19 is right on a rapidly flowing river that enters Beartooth Lake. It’s a large site in loop c. We’re the only ones this far down but we passed campers in the other two loops. The water sources in all loops are not working so be prepared. Clean vault toilets are in each loop. Hail greets us just after setting up- and this is July! It’s 50 degrees at 1 so we’re planning to try and stay warm. The sun popped out right away so the weather seems temperamental. 

  

Beartooth highway is narrow and closes due to weather at times. The scenery is amazing and well worth stopping at all the overlooks. 

  

Be sure to check out the lake. There is a day use area with a boat launch. Mosquitoes were out even as we set up. Bear signs are around so be aware of those grizzlies. 

  

This is a great find for only$15.

Lakeside atop the mountains on the Beartooth highway 

Nice campground on the Beartooth Scenic Byway!  Site had plenty of room and were spread apart.  Mosquitos here are no joke but disperse quickly when camp boundary sprayed.  Store nearby with very nice owners.  Follow the byway all the way to Red Lodge for some fantastic views!  No cell service!

5 Star View

We came to Beartooth Lake via Red Lodge on the Beartooth Highway. It’s a remarkable drive with views for days. 

We didn’t have reservation coming up here, but found a beautiful site FF. We ended up in C19 and I’d highly recommend coming down to the last loop as there are only 4 sites and back here and two babbling brooks running down to the lake. 

Sites were well maintained, spacious and protected from others. Toilets were FS toilets and got the job done. 

We took a hike to the backside of the lake which had numerous shallow creek crossings and great vistas across the lake.

I don’t have any other campgrounds to compare to up here, but I would without hesitation come back. 

Comfortable Alpine Camping

Very nice little campground albeit a little pricey. If you are looking for a good base camp to go adventuring along the Beartooth Highway, this is a great option. Right along Beartooth Lake, vault toilets in each of the 3 loops and running water in Loop B.  Loop C is set the farthest back and some of the sites aren't the most level. I opted for Loop B and it was quite pleasant. You have to get your payment envelope at Loop A. The road can be a bit rough. At $15 a night it seemed like a lot for what I needed. No service with Verizon. Great access to hiking trails. 

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