Summary
No reservations or permits required. Amenities include pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and hand-pumped potable water (seasonal); no hookups or dump stations, but small RVs/trailers can access. Set in a stunning high-alpine valley at the edge of the Beartooth Mountains, the campground is forested and sits beside East Rosebud Lake. It’s the trailhead for the 26-mile Beaten Path, offering epic hiking and fishing. Best visited June–September for dry trails and warm days. Quiet, remote, and scenic—ideal for solitude and adventure.
Nearby Campgrounds
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East Rosebud Campground
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Jimmy Joe Campground
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Emerald Lake Campground
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Basin Campground
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC BURNT MTN
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0" |
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BURNT MTN
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1" |
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NOHRSC COLE CREEK
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COLE CREEK
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WHITE MILL
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13" |
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NOHRSC WHITE MILL
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13" |
River Runs
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Custer Forest Boundary, Sec. 1, T7S, S16E To Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 25, T8S, R17E
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 29, T7S, R15E
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Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness Boundary To Headwaters, Sec. 20, T9S, R17E
Emerald Lake Fishing Access
Dude Lake
West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access
Bowback Lake
Arch Lake