Trapper Springs (MT)

BLM Bureau of Land Management · DILLON, MT · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 60 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites16
Sites Accepting RVs15
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites15
Max RV Length60 ft
Back-In Sites15
SurfaceGravel

Location

45.606848, -111.568147 · BLM DILLON FIELD OFFICE , DILLON , MT 59729

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Description

Overview

The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online.  

Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. All sites are first-come-first-serve from September 16th through April 30th. 

Trapper Springs Campground is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 15 camp sites, 9 available for reservations. There is no boat launch available at this site, but there are several in the vicinity. The campground serves as a great central location to access the lower Madison River. 

The day use area has a large pavilion with parking for 20 vehicles. The pavilion can be reserved for groups ($50/day). The campground has 15 camping sites with two accessible vault toilets. Organized Group permits are required for groups larger than 15 people.

Recreation

The Madison River is well known for its robust trout fishery. The lower Madison River is a very popular destination for non-angling floaters (tubers) during the warm summer months. Trapper Springs sits roughly half way between Warm Springs boat launch and Black's Ford Fishing Access Site.

Facilities

15 campsites, 3 accessible vault toilets, drinking water, group use pavilion, fire pits, and picnic tables. Firewood is available for purchase at Red Mountain Campground, when the volunteer campground host is present. 

Natural Features

Madison River

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (406) 683-8000.

Nearby Attractions

Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs, Ennis

Charges & Cancellations

Failing to arrive on the first night of your reservation will result in a forfeiture of your reservation and your site may be made available to someone else.

Directions

From Bozeman; Head west on MT Hwy 84 (Norris Road). Continue on MT Hwy 84 for 20.5 miles. Turn left (south) at South Bear Trap Canyon Road. If you cross the Madison River you have just passed the turn. 

From Norris; Head East on MT Hwy 84 (Norris Road) travel for 8 miles and turn right (south) at South Bear Trap Canyon Road after you cross the Madison River.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING PICNICKING TUBING

Details

Phone406-683-8000
ReservableYes

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