About this campground
The West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access is one of several fishing access parking sites in the West Rosebud drainage. There is a fully accessible fishing pier and pathway. West Rosebud lake is stocked regularly by the State of Montana and offers wonderful opportunities for trout fishing. Pine Grove Campground, Emerald Lake Campground, Emerald Lake Fishing Access and Mystic Lake Trail (#19) are also located in the West Rosebud drainage. For a road map of the area, which shows locations of recreation sites and campgrounds, see our Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). Directions from Beartooth Ranger District office: Drive north on US Hwy 212 for 2.1 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-78. Drive 30 miles and turn left (west) onto MT-419 towards Fishtail. Drive 4.4 miles (through Fishtail) and turn left (south) onto West Rosebud Rd. Drive 6.5 miles and turn left (south) to continue on West Rosebud Rd. Drive 12.9 miles to West Rosebud Lake, on your left. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Float tube, Fly, Spin, Bait; ADA Accessible fishing access with fishing pier and boat launch
Activities
- FISHING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Emerald Lake CampgroundCuster Gallatin National Forest0 mi
- Pine Grove CampgroundCuster Gallatin National Forest3 mi
- East Rosebud CampgroundCuster Gallatin National Forest5 mi
- Jimmy Joe CampgroundCuster Gallatin National Forest5 mi
- Sand Dunes Picnic SiteCuster Gallatin National Forest6 mi
- WOODBINE CAMPGROUNDCuster Gallatin National Forest11 mi
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West Rosebud Lake Fishing Access doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Montana campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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