RV & camping guide

Beartooth Highway by RV

1 h 24 min from CODCamping score 7/10

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Ankunftsflughafen
COD
Fahrt vom Flughafen
1 Std. 24 Min. · Schätzung
Empfohlene Dauer
1–2 Tage
Reservierungsbedarf
Niedriger · aktuelle Regeln prüfen
Fahrzeughinweise
High-clearance vehicles are not required for the highway, but powerful engines help with the 10,947-foot climb; check rental brakes before departure.

Ihre Route

COD

Yellowstone Regional Airport

Beartooth Highway

About 1 h 24 min · 66 mi by car, no stops. Estimate only.

Vehicle & road notes

Which vehicle

High-clearance vehicles are not required for the highway, but powerful engines help with the 10,947-foot climb; check rental brakes before departure.

parking

Summit Overlook Limits

Small pullouts at the Beartooth Pass summit fill quickly mid-day. Use designated areas only; stopping in the travel lane is strictly prohibited.

signal

Tundra Dead Zones

Cell service is unavailable for most of the stretch between Red Lodge and Cooke City. Physical maps are recommended for navigating forest service access roads.

fuel

Gap Planning

There are no gas stations on the 68-mile highway section. Refill in Red Lodge or Cooke City before starting the ascent.

Campground reservations

High Alpine Seasonal Access Check

The highway itself does not require a permit, but camping in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness often requires specific backcountry protocols. Entrance into Yellowstone at the Northeast gate requires a separate National Park pass or fee.

Official source

2 · Choose a motorhome or campervan

Flottenmiete von etablierten Depots. Vergleichen Sie Abholorte passend zu Ihrem Flug.

Bevorzugen Sie eine Reise mit PKW und Campingplatz?

3 · Where to park the rig near Beartooth Highway

Private Campingplätze und RV-Parks außerhalb des Parks, plus Übernachtungsstopps für Mitglieder.

Ihre Route

  1. Tag 1 · The Ascent from Red Lodge

    Rock Creek Vista Point → Gardner Lake Pullout

  2. Tag 2 · Top of the World Exploration

    Beartooth Butte → Island Lake

  3. Tag 3 · Silver Gate and Cooke City

    Clay Butte Lookout → Cooke City Historic District

Viator

Tours & experiences near Beartooth Highway

Geführte Aktivitäten rund um Beartooth Highway. Prüfen Sie Treffpunkt, Termine und Verfügbarkeit auf Viator vor der Buchung.

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Ausgewählte Reiseausrüstung

Fünf Tipps für Beartooth Highway

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Quick answers

Can I take an RV to Beartooth Highway?

Yes, Beartooth Highway is a good fit for camping trips. Check vehicle length limits on park roads and campgrounds before you book, and plan fuel stops on remote stretches.

Where do I pick up an RV for Beartooth Highway?

The nearest airport is Yellowstone Regional Airport (COD), about 1 h 24 min away by car. Rental depots are usually in larger cities, so compare pick-up points before booking flights.

Do campgrounds near Beartooth Highway need reservations?

The highway itself does not require a permit, but camping in the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness often requires specific backcountry protocols. Entrance into Yellowstone at the Northeast gate requires a separate National Park pass or fee.

Full guideStays, day-by-day plan and route map for Beartooth Highway