Where is Red Lodge, Montana, USA?

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Where is Red Lodge Located? - Red Lodge is a city located in the Carbon County of Montana, United States. Red Lodge lies between 43.6460672 Degrees North latitudes and 108.2120432 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Red Lodge, Montana

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Where is Red Lodge Located?

Red Lodge is a city located in the Carbon County of Montana, United States. Red Lodge lies between 43.6460672 Degrees North latitudes and 108.2120432 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Red Lodge city is 2257 people and the city has a total area of 2.71 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Red Lodge, Montana Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityRed Lodge
CountyCarbon County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionWestern United States (Mountain Region)
Latitude45.1858° N
Longitude109.2468° W
Elevation5,555 ft (1,693 m)
Land Area2.05 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area2.05 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)2,257
Population DensityApproximately 1,101 people per sq mi
ZIP Code59068
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-63550
Congressional DistrictMontana's At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Red Lodge

CategoryDetails
Airport NameBillings Logan International Airport
IATA CodeBIL
Regional AirportRed Lodge Airport
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 212, Montana Highway 308
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service in Billings
Local Bus/Transit ServiceLocal transportation services
  • U.S. Highway 212 – Connects Red Lodge with Billings, Wyoming, and the Beartooth Highway corridor.
  • Montana Highway 308 – Provides regional access through Carbon County.
  • Beartooth Highway – Scenic route connecting Red Lodge toward Yellowstone National Park through the Beartooth Mountains. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • Billings Logan International Airport – Main commercial airport serving southeastern Montana.

Top Places to Visit in Red Lodge, Montana

Landmark NameType
Beartooth HighwayScenic Mountain Highway
Red Lodge MountainSki Resort and Recreation Area
Carbon County Historical Society & MuseumHistory Museum
Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot GalleryArts Center
Red Lodge Commercial Historic DistrictHistoric District
Yellowstone Wildlife SanctuaryWildlife Center
Custer Gallatin National ForestForest Recreation Area
Absaroka-Beartooth WildernessWilderness Area
Rock CreekFishing and Outdoor Recreation Area
Lake Fork TrailHiking Area

Driving Distances from Red Lodge, Montana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BillingsMontana601 hour 15 minutes
LivingstonMontana1202 hours 15 minutes
CodyWyoming1102 hours 30 minutes
BozemanMontana1452 hours 45 minutes
Yellowstone National ParkWyoming1303 hours
Great FallsMontana2504 hours
CheyenneWyoming3605 hours 30 minutes
Rapid CitySouth Dakota3305 hours
Salt Lake CityUtah5208 hours
DenverColorado4707 hours

Colleges and Universities Near Red Lodge, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Montana State University BillingsPublicUniversityBusiness, education, health sciences, and liberal arts programs
Rocky Mountain CollegePrivateCollegeLiberal arts, aviation, health sciences, and professional studies
Montana State UniversityPublicUniversityEngineering, agriculture, sciences, and research programs
City College at Montana State University BillingsPublicCollegeCareer training, technology, healthcare, and workforce programs
Little Big Horn CollegePublicTribal CollegeNative American studies, education, and community programs
Red Lodge School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies Near Red Lodge, Montana

Rock Creek, Rock Creek Lakes, Willow Creek, Cooney Reservoir, and nearby mountain streams and lakes of Carbon County.

Golf Courses Near Red Lodge

Red Lodge Mountain Golf Course, Laurel Golf Club, Pryor Creek Golf Club, Bridger Creek Golf Course, and Yellowstone Country Club.

Red Lodge, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Red Lodge was established in the late nineteenth century and became an important coal mining community in Carbon County.
  • The city grew after the arrival of the railroad, which supported coal transportation, commerce, and regional development.
  • Early Red Lodge attracted immigrants from several countries who worked in the local coal mines and helped shape the community's culture.
  • After coal mining declined, Red Lodge developed as a tourism and recreation destination because of its location near the Beartooth Mountains.
  • The Beartooth Highway, connecting Red Lodge with the Yellowstone region, became one of the area's most famous scenic routes.
  • Today, Red Lodge is known for historic downtown buildings, Red Lodge Mountain ski area, outdoor recreation, and access to national forests and wilderness areas.

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