Red Cliff Campground

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Overview

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. 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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

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.

Camp site features

Across 61 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 25 of 61 sites
Fire pit: all 61 sites
Picnic table: 60 of 61 sites
Pets allowed: all 61 sites
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 50 amps

Directions

From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Michael S

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Reviewed a month ago

beautiful campground, no dumpstation

Bob W

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Reviewed a month ago

Beautiful, peaceful site right next to the river. Cell service is very limited but that’s common in this area. Vault toilets were kept clean and stocked. Be sure to try your luck at fishing the river while you are here. We will stay here again when back in the area. Bob TX

Michael Y

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Reviewed a month ago

Our site was clean and we had a great stay. We went threw west entrance into Yellowstone everyday so it was a bit far. 45 minutes each time to and from. Area around campground was very nice. not much cell service. We ate at the Corral bar and food was great. About a halfmile away

Brittany S

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Reviewed a month ago

We loved site #19, you could hear the river (and the highway), the site was level and spacious. The restroom was full of flies so we didn’t use it. Would love to come back in an RV again.

Darrin A

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camp site was really clean as well as the rest rooms. I would highly recommend this campground!

Jerry L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great access to the Gallatin Valley, Big Sky, Ennis for fishing as well as the Gallatin rivers, Yellowstone is just 30 minutes away. The camp ground is well maintained and you can stay without a breakfast or dinner at the Corral restaurant.

Availability

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