Red Cliff Campground
Campground · 61 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Gallatin National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 61
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 6,246 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191.The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.The Elkhorn Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the south end of the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, with and without electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. A day-use group picnic area is available on-site as well, and can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.Natural Features
The campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river.A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
Nearby Attractions
The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located 45 miles south of the campground, in the town of West Yellowstone. Visitors enjoy day trips to the park for unparalleled wildlife viewing, beautiful scenery and unique geologic features.The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in the town of West Yellowstone is a popular attraction. It showcases live grizzly bears, gray wolves and various birds of prey, and has a variety of exhibits and educational programs.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.The facts
- Season: 5/15 - 10/15 Weather Dependent — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
- 61 bookable sites
- 62 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: REDC
Site types
- 36 Standard Nonelectric
- 25 Standard Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: grills.
62 campsites at Red Cliff Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 Host | REDC | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 022 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 023 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 024 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 025 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 026 | REDC | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 027 Host | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 028 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 029 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 030 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 031 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 032 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 033 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 034 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 036 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 037 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 038 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 039 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 040 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 041 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 042 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 043 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 044 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 045 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 046 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 047 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 048 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 049 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 050 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 051 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 052 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 053 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 054 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 055 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 056 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 057 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 058 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 059 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 060 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 061 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 062 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 063 | REDC | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.
45.17417, -111.24167 · 45°10'27.0"N 111°14'30.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 78°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 30 | 34 | 42 | 48 | 58 | 67 | 78 | 77 | 68 | 53 | 37 | 28 |
| Low °F | 9 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 36 | 41 | 39 | 33 | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Precip in | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.2 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 Red Cliff Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Red Cliff Campground?
- Yes, Red Cliff Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Red Cliff Campground have?
- 62 sites in total, of which 61 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Red Cliff Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Red Cliff Campground.
- Does Red Cliff Campground have hookups?
- Electric.
- Are campfires allowed at Red Cliff Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Red Cliff Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Red Cliff Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Red Cliff Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- $9.00 each additional vehicle
Accessibility:
- Accessible Facilities: Tables, Toilets, Water
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Contact
- Phone 406-646-1012
- Email dhagey@goexplorus.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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