Greenough Lake
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Greenough Lake Campground is within walking distance of its namesake, 12 miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is located just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads are nearby.
The campground offers single-family campsites, two of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided.
Notifications and Alerts
The Custer National Forest is looking at an expansion project for the Greenhough Campground that could impact reservations in 2025. Please check back Feb 1 for updates and potential reservation bookings for the 2025 season. RRM of A and Custer NF thank you for your understanding and look forward to the improvements coming in the near future.
Need to Know
Standard Single Family sites: Recreation Use Fee allows ONE camping unit ONLY.
Extra Vehicles: Cannot be paid for in advance - upon arrival coordinate with the host for payment and where to park.
Opening and closing dates are weather permitting, please call 928-537-8888 for more information.
FIRST COME FIRST SERVE sites must be booked in person. DO NOT call to determine availability, as they are only available on-site.
Bears frequent the area; please obey all food storage rules and regulations. Check with your host for details.
Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.
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Natural Features
The campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range, on the banks of Rock Creek, less than a quarter-mile from beautiful Greenough Lake. A forest of aspen and pine trees covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, deer and elk, makes its home in the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
The charming town of Red Lodge, Mont., offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and annual summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on the Fourth of July weekend, the Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous is in late July, and the Festival of Nations happens in early August.
The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America," by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City. It is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Yellowstone National Park's northeast entrance is 55 miles from the campground, via the Beartooth Highway. The park offers unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, as well as breathtaking scenery and unique geological features.
Recreation
Greenough Lake offers canoeing, kayaking and rainbow trout fishing. The Main Fork of Rock Creek is also a popular fishing stream.
The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads, both of which are not far from the campground. Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.
Changes & Cancellations
Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
Contact Information
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FOREST ROAD 2421 RED LODGE MT 59068
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 406-587-9054
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 2421). Go 1 mile to campground entrance, which is on the left.
Available Campsites
- Site 12, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop AREA GREENOUGH LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
