Pine Grove Campground

Pine Grove Campground Closure

The purpose of this Order is for public safety. Due to poor forest health and the presence
of Ips Beetles and Tomentosus Root disease, trees are tipping over with little to no
warning.

This Order shall be in effect from May 26, 2026 at 8:00 am through October 30,
2026 at 8:00 am, unless rescinded.

Order Number: # 01-11-82-26-04

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service
Custer Gallatin National Forest

Beartooth Ranger District

Pine Grove Campground Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) the following is prohibited on the National Forest System Lands in the Beartooth Ranger District, Custer Gallatin National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A:

Entering or using a recreation site or portion thereof (Pine Grove Campground). [36 C.F.R. § 261.58(b)].

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e)(1) or (2)].
1. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS/TRAILS

National Forest System Lands is described as Pine Grove Campground in its entirety.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this Order is for public safety. Due to poor forest health and the presence of Ips Beetles and Tomentosus Root disease, trees are tipping over with little to no warning.

IMPLEMENTATION

This Order shall be in effect from May 26, 2026 at 8:00 am through October 30, 2026 at 8:00 am, unless rescinded.
A map identifying the Described Area is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/custergallatin/alerts.
Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
Contact the Beartooth Ranger District in Red Lodge, Montana, (406) 446-2103, and Custer Gallatin National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Bozeman, Montana,

(406) 587-6701, for more information about this Order.

Signed and issued on May 27, 2026.

/s/ Matthew Jedra
Forest Supervisor
Custer Gallatin National Forest

Pine Grove Campground is located in the West Rosebud drainage. It is in the trees, along the banks of West Rosebud Creek. Emerald Lake Campground, West Rosebud Trail (#19), Emerald Lake Fishing Access and West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access are also located in the West Rosebud drainage.

There is a 16 day maximum stay in all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds. For a road map of the area, with locations of campgrounds, please see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM).

Camp sites: 46
Host: No
Max Trailer Length: 30ft
Accessible Facilities: Toilet
Trash Pickup: Bear resistant dumpster on site
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 that the campground is very popular and may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months. You should arrive early to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 16 day stay limit. Some sites equipped with bear resistant food storage lockers.

Directions from Beartooth Ranger District office:
Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-78. Drive 30 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-419 towards Fishtail. Drive 4.4 miles (through Fishtail) and turn left (south) onto West Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles and turn left (south) to continue on West Rosebud Rd. Drive 9.1 miles to the campground, on the left. There are two entrances to the campground.

Information:
Beartooth Ranger District
6811 US Hwy 212
Red Lodge, MT 59068
(406) 446-2103