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Basin Montana Campground

US Forest Service · Montana

Basin Montana Campground in Montana. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 803 public campsites we map in Montana.

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. Recreation 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. The Basin Lakes Trailhead is just across the road.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$20/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
150
Phone
406-587-9054
Coordinates
45.16250, -109.39167

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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