East Rosebud Lake Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Coordinates
- 45.1997, -109.6331
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
East Rosebud Campground is nestled in the trees, not far from East Rosebud Lake. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths and the campground is a short distance from the East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17). Jimmy Joe Campground and Sand Dunes Picnic Ground also located in the East Rosebud drainage.*Please be advised that much of the area directly around East Rosebud Lake is private property. Fishing or boat access to the lake is limited. Please call the district office for more information. Camp sites: 14Host: No Max Trailer Length: 20ftAccessible Facilities: None Trash Pickup: Bear resistant trash container centrally located on site during peak season only. Firewood: No Reservations: There are no reservations for this campground. This campground does not use a reservation system; it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware that the campground is very popular and may fill up on weekends holidays during the summer months. You should arrive early to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit. Some sites in campground have bear resistant food storage lockers. Individual camp sites vary in size, but the max trailer length is 20ft.This campground is maintained from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day (call district office for exact season dates). During these dates there is a fee to stay in the campground (listed below).Outside of the peak summer dates (Memorial Day- Labor Day), the campground is ungated, free, and available for use (no services, not maintained, roads are not plowed). If you visit outside the peak fee season, please bring your own water, toilet paper (outhouse will remain open), and please pack out your trash. Directions from district office to East Rosebud Campground: Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the
From the USFS.
Is East Rosebud Lake Campground free?
No. East Rosebud Lake Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to East Rosebud Lake Campground?
20 miles west of Red Lodge on Hwy 78, 13 miles south of Roscoe, MT on East Rosebud Rd.
Nearby
- East Rosebud Campground0.1 mi
- Jimmy Joe Campground2.6 mi
- Emerald Lake Campground4.9 mi
- Pine Grove Campground5.3 mi
- CASCADE9.1 mi
- Cascade Campground9.1 mi
- BASIN MONTANA CAMPGROUND12.1 mi
- Basin Campground12.1 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
