Basin Montana Campground
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Basin Montana Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Basin Campground is located 7 miles west of Red Lodge, Montana, along Forest Road 2071, which is paved all the way to the campground. The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking and fishing. For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.The campground offers several single-family sites, three of which are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Ac
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest charging: 7.1 mi — none of the stations on record within 25 mi is identified as DC fast, so arrive with range to spare.
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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💡 Insider tips from campers
❓ Basin Montana Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Basin Montana Campground?
Basin Montana Campground in Montana takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Basin Montana Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Basin Montana Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Basin Montana Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Basin Montana Campground a good campground?
Basin Montana Campground holds an average rating of 4.6/5 from 174 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Basin Montana Campground located?
Basin Montana Campground is located in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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