Montana · Camping

Rattin

RattinPhoto: C. K. Hartman — CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
Early-May
season
May–Sep
best months

Is Rattin open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Beartooth Ranger District. It doesn't name Rattin, 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 6,836 ft
  • Beartooth Ranger DistrictCuster Gallatin National Forest

Rattin Campground is approximately six miles south of Red Lodge, along the banks of the Main Fork of Rock Creek. You access it from the East Side Rd off the Beartooth Highway. Mount Maurice Trail (#6), Corral Creek Trail (#9), Bear Track Trail (#8), Lake Fork Trail (#2), Parkside National Recreation Trail (#103), Hellroaring Plateau Trail (#11), Glacier Lake Trail (#3), Sheridan Campground, Greenough Lake Campground, Parkside Campground, Limber Pine Campground and M-K Campground are also located in the Man Fork Rock Creek drainage. There is a 16 day maximum stay in all Beartooth Ranger District campgrounds. Camp sites: 6Host: Yes Max Trailer Length: 20ftAccessible Facilities: Toilet. Visit Recreation.gov for details. Trash Pickup: Bear resistant dumpster on site Firewood: Available for purchase. Reservations: Reservations must be made more than 5 nights in advance of your stay. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance of your stay. Get a map and reserve a campsite1-877-444-6777*** 20% of this campground is for walk-in customers (no reservations). This campground is very popular and may fill up on during the summer months, especially on weekends and holidays. Plan accordingly, make a reservation if possible, or arrive early to ensure there is a space available for the night. Some sites have bear resistant food storage lockers. See site amenities listed in reservation system. Information: Beartooth Ranger District6811 US Hwy 212Red Lodge, MT 59068(406) 446-2103

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Rattin

    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, 7 mi away at 5,646 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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.

Rattin

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