Parkside
Custer Gallatin National Forest
Parkside 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.
Parkside Campground is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake less than a mile away. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads are nearby. The Main Fork of Rock Creek and nearby 5-acre Greenough Lake offer rainbow trout fishing. The lake is also open to canoeing and kayaking. Th
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest charging: 11.4 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
❓ Parkside FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Parkside?
Parkside 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 Parkside when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Parkside 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 Parkside and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Parkside a good campground?
Parkside holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 175 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Parkside located?
Parkside 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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