Campground · Montana ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Custer National Forest (NF) · Open Access
A campground on the Ashland Ranger District.
Camp sites: 14
Trash Pickup: No
Firewood: No
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 10 day stay limit.
Information:
Ashland District Office
Box 168, Hwy 212
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2344
From Ashland, MT go 6 miles east on US 212. Campground will be on your left.
45.57250, -106.14778 · 45°34'21.0"N 106°8'52.0"W
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| Precip in | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 1.8 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Red Shale Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Red Shale Campground's operator.
Accessibility:
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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