Jimmy Joe Campground

Campground · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Custer National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,575 ft
Elevation

Jimmy Joe Campground is a free campground on the banks of East Rosebud Creek in the East Rosebud drainage.  East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths . East Rosebud Trail (#15), Spread Creek Trail (#13), and Phantom Creek Trail (#17).  East Rosebud Lake Campground and Sand Dunes Picnic Ground also located in the East Rosebud drainage.

  • Camp sites: 12
  • Host: No
  • Max Trailer Length: 30ft
  • Accessible Facilities: Vault toilets
  • Trash Pickup: No
  • Firewood: No

For a road map of the area, including campground locations, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

Reservations:
No Reservations. This campground does not use a reservation system; it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit.  Some sites in campground have bear resistant food storage lockers. Individual camp sites vary in size, but the max trailer length is 30ft.

Directions from district office:
Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles. Turn left (west) onto MT-78 and drive 19.7 miles. Turn left (south) onto Roscoe Rd. Drive 2.3 miles, cross the bridge and turn right (south) onto East Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles and until the campground, on your right.

Information:
Beartooth Ranger District
6811 US Hwy 212
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2103

The facts

  • Season: 5/26 - 9/6 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

45.23142, -109.60289 · 45°13'53.1"N 109°36'10.4"W

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Typical weather

Typically 75°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F353441485766757466524033
Low °F191722273543505042322418
Precip in1.11.52.02.74.13.02.31.92.02.51.91.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Jimmy Joe Campground

Can you reserve a site at Jimmy Joe Campground?
No. Jimmy Joe Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • Free

Accessibility:

  • Accessible Facilities: Toilet

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Jimmy Joe Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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