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Basin Campground- Custer NF, Montana
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Description: 7340-foot elevation. 30 campsites on the West Fork of Rock Creek, near Wild Bill Lake. Accessible day use area at Wild Bill Lake. Hiking on Basin National Recreation Trail (about 12 miles round trip to Upper Basin Lake or 5 miles to Lower Basin Lake) or Wild Bill National Recreation Trail (less than 1 mile one way). Mountain biking on Silver Run Trail or Ingles Creek Trail. Fishing in the creek or Wild Bill Lake for rainbow & brown trout; also wheelchair-accessible fishing at Wild Bill Lake. In the winter, the campground is closed, and this area becomes the Silver Run Cross-Country Ski Area, with groomed trails in four loops of 4, 7, 11, and 15 kilometers.
Location: From Red Lodge, go about 2 miles south on US 212 (Beartooth Scenic Byway), then about 7 miles west on West Fork Rock Creek Road (Forest Road 71).
Address: Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest HC 49, Box 3420 Red Lodge, MT 59068 |
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Phone: (406) 446-2103 |
Season: May 27 - September 15 |
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Fee: $9/ camping |
Reservations: tel: 1-877-444-6777 | link: www.recreation.gov
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Activities
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Biking
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Fishing |
Picnicking
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Boating (Motorized) |
Hiking/Backpacking
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Scenic Driving
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Boating (Non-motorized) |
Horseback Riding |
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Boating (WW) |
Hunting |
Water Sports |
Camping |
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Wildlife Viewing |
Caving |
Off Highway Vehicles
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Winter Sports
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Climbing
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Services and Facilities
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Visitor Center
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Group Campgnd
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RV Sites
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Exhibits |
Campgnd, Primitive
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Electric Hookup
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Interpretive Programs
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Drinking Water
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Dump Station
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Cultural-Historic Sites
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Restrooms
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Boat Ramp
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Campgnd, Developed
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Showers
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Marina |
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Notes: 30 foot maximum RV length. No mechanized vehicles are permitted in the wilderness.
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