West Rosebud (FR 2072) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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West Rosebud (FR 2072) in MT

Custer NF, Beartooth Ranger District
6,336 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 7.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Stillwater County, MT. The road serves Prairieview Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 15 to September 30.

Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 7.8 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (7.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.3 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.

Saddleback Mountain stands 4,536 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. The Emerald Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Red Lodge, is 22 mi off.

September normals 44–69°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Emerald Lake Campground in MTCampground0.1miEmerald Lake Camp 20 in MTCampground0.3miPine Grove Campground in MTCampground3.0miEast Rosebud Campground in MTCampground5.0miJimmy Joe Campground in MTCampground5.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?