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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. 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. ADA Access: N
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 46 miles to the campground. From West Yellowstone, take Highway 191 north for 45 miles.
Please remember, The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee. Any additional vehicles will be assessed a $8.00/night extra vehicle fee upon arrival at your site. This fee will be collected by the campground host.
Gorgeous spot to stop and spend the night! The river is super picturesque. Agree with another review about the superb cleanliness of the bathroom also. The campground hosts were amazing. Very friendly and helpful regarding the area and Yellowstone. Would definitely stay again.
My favorite place to hang and have a fire.grill some food and play with my pup!
Nice location next to the river. Clean pit toilets. Lots of highway noise but the price is super reasonable. I’m giving this campground a 2 because there is an unbelievable infestation of knapweed throughout the campground. This absolutely needs to be addressed to stop the spread of this invasive, aggressive weed from spreading to other weed free places in Montana and beyond….
4.5/5. For the price (~$30), it is 5 stars. But this is a no frills campground. It only includes 30 amp for power. Your adapter will work but you will blow the breaker if you run all of your ACs.
The setting is beautiful and the river between you and the highway makes it extra special. The sites along the river are closer to the highway but actually have less road noise. The sites are okay but aren’t terribly level and can be a little muddy. The camp hosts are really nice. It’s a friendly, laid back atmosphere. I believe it is the closest you can bring an RV to Big Sky.
Pro tip: They post open spots for that night each morning on the bulletin board when you pull-in. We were able to snag an extra night this way.
