About Red Shale Campground
A campground on the Ashland Ranger District. **Camp sites:** 14 **Trash Pickup:** No **Firewood:** No No Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night. There is a 10 day stay limit. **Information:** Ashland District Office Box 168, Hwy 212 Ashland, MT 59003 (406) 784-2344
- Season: 4/1 - 12/1
- Managed by: Custer Gallatin National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi east of Ashland, MT · 45.5725, -106.14778
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Creek | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 3.2 mi |
| Coalmine Proj Rd | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.3 mi | 2.8 mi |
| 47792 | Horse, ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.6 mi | 4.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Ashland Rd 4.1 mi
- Whitetail Cabin 9.4 mi
- Holiday Spring Campground 9.4 mi
- Blacks Pond Campground 16.7 mi
- Cow Creek Campground And Picnic Area 18.8 mi
- Diamond Butte Lookout 24.5 mi