Can you reserve a site at Greenough Lake?

Yes, Greenough Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Greenough Lake?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Greenough Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Greenough Lake.

Are campfires allowed at Greenough Lake?

Campfires are allowed at Greenough Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Greenough Lake, Montana — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.

Charges & 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).

The facts

Season: 5/26 - 9/8 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
18 bookable sites
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA GREENOUGH LAKE

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

18 campsites at Greenough Lake

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
01	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	43 ft	8	🐾
02	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
03	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	8	🐾
04	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	28 ft	8	🐾
05	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	60 ft	8	🐾
06	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
07	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	8	🐾
08	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	30 ft	8	🐾
09	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	♿ 🐾
10	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	8	🐾
11	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	48 ft	8	♿ 🐾
12	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
13	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾
14	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	48 ft	8	🐾
15	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	60 ft	8	🐾
16	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	35 ft	8	🐾
17	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	50 ft	8	🐾
18	AREA GREENOUGH LAKE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

45.05611, -109.41278 · 45°3'22.0"N 109°24'46.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	0.9	1.4	1.7	2.7	4.1	2.7	1.4	1.2	1.6	2.4	1.9	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; A second will be charged an extra $10 fee and collected at the campground, if your site will accomodate it. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Greenough Lake

Can you reserve a site at Greenough Lake?: Yes, Greenough Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Greenough Lake have?: 18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Greenough Lake?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Greenough Lake?: Yes, pets are allowed at Greenough Lake.
Are campfires allowed at Greenough Lake?: Campfires are allowed at Greenough Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Greenough Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Greenough Lake's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$10 each additional vehicle.

Accessibility:

Accessible Facilities: 2 camping sites, accessible vault toilets.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Greenough Lake

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Vista Point Observation Site 0.9 mi · Facility
M-K Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
M-K Campground 1.5 mi · Campground
Rattin Campground 4.9 mi · Campground
Beartooth RD 7.9 mi · Facility
Palisades Campground 9.5 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Greenough Lake