M K
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. M K is a National Forest campground near Red Lodge, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
M K sits inside Custer Gallatin National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 7,426 ft
45.0379, -109.4299 in Carbon. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at M K?
No. M K is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at M K?
Camping at M K is free.
Is there drinking water at M K?
No. M K has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages M K?
M K is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around M K
- Sites
- 18
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night (includes 1 driving vehicle)
- Sites
- 28
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 6
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $18 per night (includes 1 driving vehicle)
More campgrounds: camping near Red Lodge and campgrounds in Carbon.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01