Montana · Camping

Limber Pine

Early-May
season
May–Sep
best months

Is Limber Pine open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beartooth Ranger District. It doesn't name Limber Pine, so check the source for the area it covers (14 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Beartooth Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,205 ft
  • Beartooth Ranger DistrictCuster Gallatin National Forest

Limber Pine Campground is south of Red Lodge, along the banks of the Main Fork of Rock Creek. It is near the base of the switchbacks of the Beartooth Scenic Highway. Mount Maurice Trail (#6), Corral Creek Trail (#9), Bear Track Trail (#8), Lake Fork Trail (#2), Parkside National Recreation Trail (#103), Hell Roaring Plateau Trail (#11), Glacier Lake Trail (#3), Sheridan Campground, Rattin Campground, Parkside Campground, Greenough Lake Campground, and M-K Campground are also located in the Main Fork Rock Creek drainage. There is a 16 day maximum stay on all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds. Camp sites: 13Host: Yes at Parkside CG Max Trailer Length: 45ftAccessible Facilities: Toilet and 2 campsites. Trash Pickup: Bear resistant dumpsters centrally located at the beginning of the Greenough Lake CG road Firewood: $5.00 / bundle. 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 or purchasing it from the campground host.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Limber Pine

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      37° / 14°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 14°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      46° / 22°

      7 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 28°

      9 wet

    5. May

      62° / 37°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 44°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 50°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 49°

      8 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 42°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 31°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 21°

      6 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 14°

      6 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Red Lodge, MT, 11.1 mi away at 5,646 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Limber Pine

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