Emerald Lake Campground in MT -- Campground & RV Camping in Montana
Emerald Lake Campground in MT
U.S. Forest Service allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here.
Tucked into the trees between Emerald Lake and West Rosebud Lake in the West Rosebud drainage, this 32-site campground accommodates trailers up to 30 feet. Facilities include accessible toilets, a central bear-resistant dumpster, and select bear-resistant food lockers. It provides direct access to West Rosebud Trail (#19) and fishing access points at both lakes. Outside peak summer dates, the loop stays open without services, maintained roads, or water.
Road difficulty 1 of 5 -- an easy drive in. Recorded as maintained for passenger cars, gravel, pitching to 6%.
Saddleback Mountain stands 4,507 ft above the site, 2.0 miles south. West Rosebud Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Red Lodge, is 22 mi off.
September normals 44–69°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov