U.S. Forest Service · Gallatin National Forest · MT

Red Cliff Campground

Gallatin river running in front of Red Cliff CampgroundPhoto · Vickie Barta
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
62Sites

The place

Red Cliff Campground is located in the scenic Gallatin Canyon, on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in Montana. Bozeman is 46 miles north of the campground and West Yellowstone is 45 miles south. The campground is adjacent to the Gallatin River and Highway 191. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife. Recreation Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Keep reading

Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well. The Elkhorn Creek Trail, for hiking and horseback riding, begins at the south end of the campground. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, with and without electric hookups. Several sites are also accessible. A day-use group picnic area is available on-site as well, and can accommodate up to 60 people. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel. Natural Features The campground sits next to the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 6,200 feet. Most campsites are situated among scattered pine and fir trees. Some sites are located in open meadows further from the river. A variety of wildlife makes its home in this scenic canyon. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black and grizzly bears also live in the canyon. Nearby Attractions The west entrance to Yellowstone National Park is located 45 miles south of the campground, in the town of West Yellowstone. Visitors enjoy day trips to the park for unparalleled wildlife viewing, beautiful scenery and unique geologic features. The Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in the town of West Yellowstone is a popular attraction. It showcases live grizzly bears, gray wolves and various birds of prey, and has a variety of exhibits and educational programs. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

The sites · 62

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
REDC001 Hostmanagement30
REDC002standard electric30
REDC003standard electric30 /50
REDC004standard electric30
REDC005standard electric30
REDC006standard electric30
REDC007standard electric30
REDC008standard electric30
REDC009standard electric30
REDC010standard electric30
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REDC012standard electric30
REDC013standard electric30
REDC014standard electric30
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REDC016standard electric30
REDC017standard electric30
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REDC019standard electric30
REDC020standard electric30
REDC021standard electric30 /50
REDC022standard electric30
REDC023standard electric30 /50
REDC024standard electric30
REDC025standard electric30
REDC026standard electric30
REDC027 Hoststandard nonelectric
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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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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Who runs it

Operated by Rocky Mountain Recreation Company, a private concessionaire (parent: ExplorUS), under permit from the agency.

SRC · Operator link · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in MT-01. This member’s public-lands record →

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