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East Rosebud Campground

Sand Dunes and Jimmy Joe Campgrounds are also located on the East Rosebud River, downstream from E. Rosebud Campground.  

More  information concerning Custer National Forest Service Campgrounds can be found @ http://www.recreation.gov/e  

RANGER DISTRICT: Beartooth  

NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Roscoe  

RESERVATIONS: No  (First come, First served)  

DIRECTIONS:
From Absarokee, MT, take State Rt. 78 south for 12.5 miles to East Rosebud Rd. (in Roscoe, Mt.).  Turn right onto East Rosebud Rd. and go 14.5 miles to campground.  

NOTE: East Rosebud Rd. is dirt, rocky and full of potholes - single lane in places.  

GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,220 ft.  
The campground is located in a valley of the Beartooth Mountains overlooking East Rosebud Lake.  Although the area was scorched by a fire, the view remains majestic.  The lake is dominated by private residences.  The interior road of campground is narrow and rocky.  Visit the Grizzly Bar and Grill in Roscoe, MT, which offers an excellent menu for a cook's night out.  

SEASONS:
 Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.  

RATE:
$9 per day

MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED:
10 days

CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION:
# Tent Sites: 14
# Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0      

Total Sites: 14          
 
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes  

# Tables on Sites: 14
# Grilles on Sites: 14
Equestrian Camping:  No  

RV INFORMATION:
Hookups: None
# RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 23' X 31'  
Comments: Parking aprons are dirt and rock.  Dumping waste water in toilets is permitted.  

FACILITIES:
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes  

Public Phone: No
Playground: No
# Water Spigots (non-site): 1  
# Threaded: 0  
Comments: Water spigot is hand pump.  

WATER SPORTS: None  
Comments: East Rosebud Lake is private and about 75 acres.  

HIKING:
East Rosebud Trail No. 73    
  • Elk Lake - 3 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 5 miles    
  • Crow Lake - 6 miles
Red Lodge Creek Trail No. 8    
  • West Fork Rd. - 13 miles  

FISHING:    Rainbow Trout 
Location: 19 S Woodard Avenue  
Phone:  406-328-4115
Hours:  9am -2pm  (Tues thru Fri)  
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