Cascade
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Cascade Campground is located 11 miles west of Red Lodge, in southern Montana. It conveniently sits along Forest Road 2071, which is paved for most of the route. The area is a popular location for hiking, backpacking and fishing. Recreation Fishing is a popular activity along the West Fork of Rock Creek and at nearby Wild Bill Lake. The small lake is open to kayaking and canoeing, and an accessible fishing dock is located on the shore. The Basin Lakes Trailhead is three miles away, across the road from Basin Campground. Keep reading
Silver Run Plateau, West Fork and Timberline Lakes trails offer access to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. Mountain bikers enjoy the Ingles Creek Trail and a variety of loop trails at Silver Run. Biking is also allowed on the Basin Lakes Trail. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, one of which is accessible (site #5). Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Trash may be deposited in receptacles at nearby Basin Campground. Natural Features The campground is situated on the banks of the West Fork of Rock Creek. The area surrounding the campground was burned by the Cascade Fire in 2008, which left many open glades with abundant wildflowers. Nearby Attractions The charming town of Red Lodge, Mont., offers a variety of dining and lodging options, galleries, shops and annual summer events. The Home of Champions Rodeo is held on the Fourth of July weekend, Beartooth Bike Rally and Iron Horse Rodeo take place in mid-July, the Mountain Man Rendezvous is in late July and the Festival of Nations happens in early August. The Beartooth Highway was deemed "the most beautiful drive in America," by the late Charles Kuralt. It snakes across the rugged Beartooth Mountains from Red Lodge to Cooke City. It is the highest elevation highway in the Northern Rockies. Along the way, visitors are treated to sweeping views and plentiful opportunities for outdoor recreation. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (928) 537-8888. Charges & Cancellations Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).
The sites · 30
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sites 1-24 | 001 | standard nonelectric | 18 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 002-HOST | management | 26 ft | — | yes |
| Sites 1-24 | 003 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 004 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 005 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | yes |
| Sites 1-24 | 006 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 007 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 008 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 009 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 010 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 011 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 012 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 013 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 014 | standard nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 015 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 016 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 017 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 018 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 019 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 020 | standard nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 021 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 022 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 023 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 1-24 | 024 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 25-30 | 025 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 25-30 | 026 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Sites 25-30 | 027 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 25-30 | 028 | standard nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Sites 25-30 | 029 | standard nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Sites 25-30 | 030 | standard nonelectric | 18 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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