About Jimmy Joe Campground
Jimmy Joe Campground is a free campground on the banks of East Rosebud Creek in the East Rosebud drainage. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths . [East Rosebud Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprd3831469.pdf) ( 15), [Spread Creek Trail](http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/recarea/gallatin/recarea/?recid=61369) ( 13), and [Phantom Creek Trail](http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/recarea/gallatin/recarea/?recid=61379) ( 17). [East Rosebud Lake Campground](http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/recarea/gallatin/recarea/?recid=60867) and [Sand Dunes Picnic Ground](http://prdp2fs.ess.usda.gov/recarea/gallatin/recarea/?recid=60901) also located in the East Rosebud drainage. - **Camp sites:** 12 - **Host**: No - **Max Trailer Length**: 30ft - **Accessible Facilities:**Vault toilets - **Trash Pickup:** No - **Firewood:** No For a road map of the area…
- Season: 5/26 - 9/6
- Managed by: Custer Gallatin National Forest, FS
- Where: 10 mi west of Luther, MT · 45.23142, -109.60289
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spread Creek | Horse | 2.1 mi | 9.0 mi |
| Phantom Creek | Horse | 2.5 mi | 15.2 mi |
| Sylvan Lake | Horse | 2.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
| East Rosebud | Horse | 2.8 mi | 20.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- East Rosebud Campground 2.7 mi
- Pine Grove Campground 3.7 mi
- Emerald Lake Campground 4.9 mi
- Campsite · 9 mi SW of Luther 6.8 mi
- Campsite · 8 mi S of Luther 7.7 mi
- Beartooth Rd 7.8 mi