Sheridan

Campground · Montana · 9 bookable sites ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Custer National Forest (NF) · Open Access

9
Bookable sites
33 ft
Max rig length
up to 16
People per site
1
Accessible site
6,275 ft
Elevation
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Photo: GCC · Recreation.gov

Overview

Sheridan Campground is located seven 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.

Recreation

The Main Fork of Rock Creek offers rainbow trout fishing. Greenough Lake is eight 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 nearby. Beartrack and Corral Creek trailheads are not far from the campground 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.

Sites 5 through 8 are 30 feet in length or less; the turnaround is tight for trailers and RVs. Campsites 1 and 2 are level and suitable for those with limited mobility but do no fully meet accessibility standards, while site 9 supports established accessibility standards.

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, 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 the Fourth of July weekend, Beartooth Bike Rally and the Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous occurs in late July, and the Festival of Nations is 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 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

  • Season: 5/26 - 9/8 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 9 bookable sites
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 33 ft
  • Up to 16 people per site
  • Loops: AREA SHERIDAN

Site types

  • 7 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

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

Book on Recreation.gov

9 campsites at Sheridan

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 1:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeWaterMax rigPeople
01AREA SHERIDANGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricBack InGravel——25 ft16 🐾
02AREA SHERIDANGroup Tent Only Area NonelectricBack InGravel——25 ft16 🐾
03AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—32 ft8 🐾
04AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—28 ft8 🐾
05AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—30 ft8 🐾
06AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravel——28 ft8 🐾
07AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight—24 ft8 🐾
08AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravel—Riverfront30 ft8 🐾
09AREA SHERIDANStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlightRiverfront33 ft8♿ 🐾

Getting there

From U.S. Highway 212, turn off at Eastside Road and go 2 miles to the campground. The entrance is on the left.

Currently the SOUTH bridge is out. Please enter on the East side Road (North)

45.10013, -109.30891 · 45°6'0.5"N 109°18'32.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in0.91.41.72.74.12.71.41.21.62.41.91.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 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 Sheridan

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

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $9.00 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 and 1 campsite. Visit Recreation.gov for details.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Sheridan

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

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