Basin Campground Custer National Forest Montana

712 West Fork Road
Red Lodge, Montana 59068
928-537-8888

Lat / Long:

45.1625, -109.39167

Basin Campground has 30 campsites in a heavily wooded area along the West Fork of Rock Creek in the Custer Gallatin National Forest. Campsites are suitable for tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite also has a parking spur (22 to 45 feet), table, fire ring and grill.

The campground is usually open mid-May to mid-September. Amenities include drinking water vault toilets and trash collection. Most campsites are reservable, but about 20% are first-come, first-serve. Cell service is not available in the area.

Basin – Area Recreation

The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. Fishing is a popular activity along the West Fork of Rock Creek and at nearby Wild Bill Lake. The small lake is open to kayaking and canoeing, and an accessible fishing dock is located on the shore. Mountain bikers enjoy the Ingles Creek Trail and a variety of loop trails at Silver Run. You can also ride your mountain bike on Basin Lakes Trail.

Other nearby campgrounds in the area include Cascade, Sheridan, Parkside, Rattin, Limber Pine and Greenough Lake.

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Best Campsites

4, 9, 16, 17, 20

Regions

• Creek
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Rocky Mountains

Campsite Types

• ADA
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Pets OK
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Canoeing
• Creek
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• River
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing