Beartooth Pass
Red Lodge, WY
US-212 climbs switchbacks to 10,947 feet between Red Lodge and Yellowstone. There can be snow walls into July.
- Nearest town
- Red Lodge, WY
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 44.9690, -109.4720
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. Cold, short days in November–March. Mountain passes on this route are usually open June–September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Beartooth Highway (3,337 m). Usually open June–September; outside that window the road can be closed by snow. Alternative: Go round via Cody and the Chief Joseph Highway (WY-296).
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- M-K CampgroundCampsite5 mi from Beartooth Pass · 10 pitches
- Greenough Lake CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Beartooth Pass · 18 pitches
- Limber Pine CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Beartooth Pass · 13 pitches
- Parkside CampgroundCampsite7 mi from Beartooth Pass · 28 pitches
- Palisades CampgroundMotorhome stopover16 mi from Beartooth Pass · 6 pitchesTentsMotorhomesToiletsFree
- Fox Creek CampgroundCampsite18 mi from Beartooth PassTentsCaravans
All campsites in Wyoming · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Beartooth Pass?
Beartooth Pass is in Red Lodge, WY, at GPS 44.9690, -109.4720. It is about 17 mi from Clark.
Can you camp near Beartooth Pass?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is M-K Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 23 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Beartooth Pass?
Beartooth Pass is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Grand Teton, Yellowstone and the Beartooth Highway.
What is there to see near Beartooth Pass?
Places worth a stop nearby: Dead Indian Summit Overlook (16 mi), Buffalo Bill Center of the West (36 mi), Lamar Valley (38 mi) and Tower Fall (45 mi).
When is the best time to visit Beartooth Pass?
The most pleasant months are usually June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)