Can you reserve a site at Rattin Campground?

Yes, Rattin Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Rattin Campground have?

7 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Rattin Campground?

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

Are pets allowed at Rattin Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rattin Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Rattin Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Rattin Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Rattin Campground, Montana — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Rattin Campground is located 7 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off the scenic Beartooth Highway. The area is a popular location for fishing, hiking and scenic driving.

Recreation

The Main Fork of Rock Creek offers rainbow trout fishing. Greenough Lake is 8 miles away and is a popular area for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

The Beartooth Wilderness can be accessed via the Hellroaring and Lake Fork Trailheads, both of which are nearby. Beartrack and Corral Creek Trailheads are close by as well.

Visitors also enjoy mountain biking and hiking on the Parkside National Recreation Trail. Hellroaring Road is open to off-road vehicles.

Facilities

This small campground offers single-family sites. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water.

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 bear, deer and elk, make their home in the surrounding area.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

The charming town of Red Lodge, Montana offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on the Fourth of July weekend, Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo in mid-July, Mountain Man Rendezvous in late July and the Festival of Nations 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, Montana, and is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities.

Yellowstone National Park's Northeast Entrance is 60 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

6 bookable sites
7 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 30 ft
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND

Site types

3 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.

Book on Recreation.gov

7 campsites at Rattin Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
1	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
2	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
3	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Moderate	20 ft	8	🐾
4 Host	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
5	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
6	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	28 ft	8	🐾
7	AREA RATTIN CAMPGROUND	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

Rattin Campground is located 60 miles northeast of Cooke City, MT and the northeast gate to Yellowstone National Park. It is 7 miles south of Red Lodge, MT. On U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Rattin Campground Road (Forest Road 379; formerly Eastside Road) and proceed 0.5 miles to the campground entrance on the left. THE SOUTH BRIDGE IS OUT!

45.08306, -109.30000 · 45°4'59.0"N 109°17'60.0"W

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Typical weather

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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, 5.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

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 Rattin Campground

Can you reserve a site at Rattin Campground?: Yes, Rattin Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rattin Campground have?: 7 sites in total, of which 6 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Rattin Campground?: 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Rattin Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Rattin Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Rattin Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Rattin Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Rattin Campground

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Rattin Campground 1.2 mi · Campground
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Palisades Campground 6.1 mi · Campground
M-K Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
M-K Campground 7.1 mi · Campground
Beartooth RD 12.1 mi · Facility

Contact

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

Rattin Campground