$20
Parkside
Total sites: 28
Available Today: 17 FF*
Available this Weekend: 28 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 17 FF*
Available this Weekend: 28 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
7,196 ft
60°F
47°F
47°F
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Custer Gallatin National Forest › Beartooth Ranger District › Montana
› Carbon County
› Red Lodge
› Parkside Campground
Parkside Campground, MT - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Parkside Campground is located in the Beartooth Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest (1 hr 25 min southwest of Billings, MT) with an elevation of 7,196 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 26 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $20.00 to $80.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (117)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 70% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@RachelW1142598 · Camped on Aug 31, 2025 at Campsite #6
My favorite campground. Always clean and beautiful
@SusanS9297654 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #21
A lovely, peaceful, well-maintained campground on the way to Yellowstone.
@TadL225AA7F3AA · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #14
Beautiful campground! Would definitely stay there again!
@ScottC8975217 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #20
We were able to attend the exhibit on bats!Super interesting and fun. A little dated on the presentation but way cool.Maybe spray for mosquitos?And can someone get rid of the cactus around the campground !Hard on dogs and little kids in the lawn areas.Always a great place to camp.
@TomM3609852 · Camped on Aug 6, 2025 at Campsite #18
The campground was well maintained and the site was very clean and spacious. The restrooms on our loop were very clean and as pleasant as is possible for a pit toilet.
@BrentN5551289 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #23
Our campsite was clean and the hosts were very quiet and friendly.
@JulieF8176060 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #6
We loved site 10 along the river. Its in the trees but there is some open area for the solar to recharge. We fished Rock Creek in the campground and caught some rainbows. Beautiful area and relaxing campground!We ate at the Carbon County steakhouse in Red Lodge - wonderful steaks and food. Also, stopped at Cattail bakery for delicious pastries. We hope to return next year!
@DaveK8817014 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #13
Enjoyed our stay.
@VanB36E1A61C00 · Camped on Jul 24, 2025 at Campsite #1
The views were fantastic ...very convenient for the Beartooth Highway
@RichardP563677 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #20
The freshwater dispenser resembles a "well pump design" I used on the farm as a child. Not very efficient, but I got some good exercise pumping while my spouse held the spring loaded shutoff valve. The creek was beautiful, but we were not able to get a campsite that was near it. We were in the lower sites and our site was very close to the vault toilets which gave us a good ammonia whiff now and then.If I were to return, it would only be if I was able to reserve a spot on the creek side of sites 1-15. That would be a big improvement over what where we camped.
@EricaS4599853 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #26
If you are looking for a camping spot that is private and quiet, then campsite 26 is NOT for you. The campground is lovely, but this particular camping spot was not ideal for us. It is located at the beginning and inside of the loop, meaning anytime a car drives through, theyll go by this spot when entering and exiting the loop. The water pump is also right next to the camp spot, so there is even less privacy with the amount of people walking over water. Pros: right next to the outhouses Cons: right next to the outhousesIf none of that bothers you, then the campsite would be great. But if youre wanting privacy and the ability to relax and keep to yourself, then Id avoid campsite 26
@Elizabeth31927 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #2
Large and private campsites, bathrooms cleaned daily. Our site was by the river which acted as a white noise machine, we liked this but if you don't want river noise, pick a different site at the campground. We were in the 1-15 site loop of the campground.
@SueT8844755 · Camped on Jul 8, 2025 at Campsite #7
We had a wonderful site next to Rock Creek. The campers next to us were a no-show, so we had a wonderful quiet & relaxing 3 days!
@BarbSB44B321A3 · Camped on Jul 7, 2025 at Campsite #14
We wouldnt pick #14 again if we have a choice, but it was okay. No complaints.
@SandyN3D5A8BFC · Camped on Jul 5, 2025 at Campsite #7
Beautiful campsite!!! Perfect for a weekend away.
@RossG8902433 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #16
Water availability was unclear in description so I will let you know there are well hand pumps there so you will not be able to easily fill your camper tanks although we did a couple 6 gal jugs a day just takes a little muscle. Campground was great we loved the location and it was very pretty. Would definitely recommend
@DonnaS6863498 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #20
Camp hosts were attentive!
@JanetD9735856 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #15
Nice and nature, but some pitches a bit to small.In the morning: moose over de campground, wonderfull experience.Good starting point for a 5 mile walk.
@LisaR8773346 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #16
The spots are shaded and pretty wide. Our spot was clean and the host was nice.
@LindaL9678479 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #21
We absolutely loved this campground! The river is close to the site. There was a moose with twin babies on our site! Peaceful, clean campground. However, No water fill - had to pump water into our tank. No dump station, but a gas station in town provided free dumping. (Convenience store/gas at the roundabout.
@curtisly060A13 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #1
Host, not very friendly.
@NicoleC4478336 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #21
Park hosts were helpful and pleasant. Our reserved site #21 was flooded and we were able to move to another site. Campground was quiet. A moose and her two babies were in our campsite.
@HankPAD987AEED · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #1
Splendid, level & quiet (aside from the sound of the river) site and a great starting point for a run over the Beartooth Highway. Pit toilets were clean and obviously well maintained. Nice view of the surrounding mountains from an easy walk from our site.
@TanyaK6480026 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #1
Site #1 is large. In June, the creek is loud enough to block out any traffic noise. This campground is so beautiful and well maintained! Will definitely return!
@DonnaS6863498 · Camped on May 27, 2025 at Campsite #9
Had a great time at Parkside! Bathrooms and campsites are clean and host was very nice and informative. Thank you!
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