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Custer/Jimmy Joe
Overview
Custer/Jimmy Joe offers a classic Montana experience near the base of the Beartooth Mountains. Located in the tiny hamlet of Roscoe, this park provides a peaceful alternative to busier regional hubs. It serves as a gateway for travelers seeking to explore the vast Custer Gallatin National Forest. Visitors often find a relaxed atmosphere that emphasizes natural beauty over commercial frills. The park is well-regarded for its unobstructed views of the rugged horizon, making it a favorite for landscape photographers and those seeking a quiet retreat.
Location & Surroundings
The park is nestled in the foothills of the Beartooth Mountains, offering dramatic vistas and crisp mountain air. Roscoe is a small community known for its rugged charm and its location along the path to some of the state's most pristine wilderness areas. The surrounding landscape is defined by rolling hills that lead directly into high alpine peaks. The East Rosebud River flows nearby, providing a soothing backdrop and opportunities for waterside relaxation within a short drive of the campsites.
Amenities & Park Features
This facility focuses on providing essential comforts in a scenic setting. Guests can find RV sites with hookups that accommodate different rig sizes, alongside shaded areas for relaxation. The park features well-maintained grounds and basic facilities like restrooms and showers, ensuring a comfortable stay for those on a long road trip. The park emphasizes a rustic charm that reflects the local culture of Carbon County, encouraging a slow-paced lifestyle while providing convenient access to the main roads for easy arrivals.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor recreation is the primary draw for this area. Travelers are just a short drive from the start of the Beartooth Highway, often called the most beautiful drive in America. Fishing enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to blue-ribbon trout streams, while hikers can access numerous trailheads leading into the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness. The area is also a haven for wildlife viewing, with frequent sightings of deer and mountain birds. Nearby Red Lodge offers local dining and unique shopping experiences for a complete day trip.
Who This Park Is Best For
This location is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those looking to disconnect from the hustle of city life. It appeals to retirees seeking a quiet summer base and families wanting an authentic mountain camping experience. If you prioritize scenic mountain access and a slow pace of life over high-end resort amenities, this park fits your travel style perfectly. It is also a great fit for nature photographers and bird watchers who want to be immersed in the natural rhythms of the Montana wilderness.
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User Reviews
KD
Beautiful area, we stayed 4 days. Close to the creek. You can access the camp ground from either side, but cannot drive all the way through. It does have bathrooms on both sides. Road getting there has its spots of being rough but decent drive the majority of it. Will definitely be going back!
Karl Mauch
Good little campground each spot has a table and good sized firepit with grill. Every other spot has a garbage/ food storage box since you are in bear country
Robert Lanham
This rating isn’t a comment on the campground, but to let people know that the road is closed and partially washed out a mile before you get there. So save yourself the trouble of going to any of the campgrounds in this general area, as we were told many of the other roads are in similar condition.
Joy Jones
We stayed here for 5 days. It is a beautiful...free...Campground. The camp sites were very roomy with room for a couple of tents and a trailer. Each site had a picnic table. There were two camp style restrooms in the campground. Hiking is in abundance all around. Photos are from the Phantom Trail Hike and the lake at East Rosebud just up the road from where we camped. Keep in mind: *Toilet paper was scarce, so have some on hand. *The pump for the water had no handle, so it was necessary to drive a ways to find fresh water. Plan to bring your own. * The camp ground is right on tbe river. It is absolutely beautiful. You will want to keep that in mind with small children.
Johnny Angel
ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING!!! #406
Mick Ellenwood
This is by far my favorite place to go camping! Free, clean, and the views are absolutely breathtaking!! Lots to do...fishing, hiking, boating, there's even a well stocked general store a few miles up the road!!
Dan Jobrack
Great trip! Will be back!
Becky Wilcox
Beautiful place to camp,good fishing,fun places to go see.