Palisades Campground
Palisades Campground is a national forest campground in Montana.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 45.17150, -109.30856
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Hiking, Picnicking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
Amenities
- Toilets
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Palisades Campground
Palisades Campground is a free campground, located at the end of Palisades Road #2010 near Red Lodge, just below Red Lodge Mountain Ski Resort and the palisades geological formation. The Willow Creek Trail (# 105) and the Palisades Trail (# 109) both leave from the western end of the campground. • Camp sites: 6 • Max Trailer Length: 16ft • Host: No • Accessible Facilities:Vault toilets • Trash Pickup: No • Firewood: No. Don't move firewood to other areas or bring in outside firewood.Prevent the spread of tree-killing insects by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it there. Reservations: 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 16 day stay limit. Some sites equipped with bar resistant food storage lockers. Directions from Beartooth Ranger District office: Drive north on US Hwy 212 towards Red Lodge for 0.3 miles. Turn left (west) onto the West Fork Rd and drive 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Palisades Campground Rd (unpaved). Drive 1.5 miles to Palisades Campground. *Please be advised that dogs are allowed on Willow Creek year-round, but the Palisades Trail (#109), which intersects with the Willow Creek Trail a short distance up the trail, has restrictions on dogs. Due to wintering moose
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 58 designated routes (47 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| BRD2010-003 | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| BRD2010-001 | National forest camping area | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Brd20712A-005 | National forest camping area | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| BRD24763-006 | National forest camping area | 2.2 mi | — | — |
| Perry's RV Park | RV park | 2.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. OpenStreetMap contributors, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.
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