Limber Pine
Campground · Montana · 12 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Custer National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 12
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 7,180 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Limber Pine Campground is located 12 miles south of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It is just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving. Greenough Lake is a half-mile away. Glacier Lake, Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads are nearby.
Recreation
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.The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed nearby, via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork trailheads. 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. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Accessible vault toilets and hand-pumped drinking water are provided. Trash can be deposited in receptacles at the Greenough Lake Campground.Natural Features
The campground sits in the shadow of the Beartooth Range on the banks of Rock Creek. A forest of aspen and pine covers the area. A variety of wildlife, including grizzly bears, deer and elk, makes its home in the surrounding area.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888.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 Fourth of July weekend, 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.
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
- 12 bookable sites
- 13 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: AREA LIMBER PINE
Site types
- 9 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
13 campsites at Limber Pine
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 Host | AREA LIMBER PINE | Management | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 003 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 004 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 005 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Drive In | — | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | Hike In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 22 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 011 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Tent Only Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Slight | Hike In | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | AREA LIMBER PINE | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | — | 45 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
45.05833, -109.41222 · 45°3'30.0"N 109°24'44.0"W
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, 9.2 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.
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Common questions about Limber Pine
- Can you reserve a site at Limber Pine?
- Yes, Limber Pine is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Limber Pine have?
- 13 sites in total, of which 12 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Limber Pine?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Limber Pine?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Limber Pine.
- Are campfires allowed at Limber Pine?
- Campfires are allowed at Limber Pine. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Limber Pine also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Limber Pine's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $9 each additional vehicle
- $6 day use campground fee for over ½ hour
- 1/2 price fees with Interagency Senior or Access Pass
Accessibility:
- Accessible Facilities: Toilet
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Contact
- Phone 406-587-9054
- Email camping@rrmofa.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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