Trapper Springs

Dillion, MT · ≈26.1 mi to Bozeman
Sites
16
Max rig
60 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
None
ADA
To town
26.1 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Tent campers and small RVs
  • Fishing and boating enthusiasts
  • Campers seeking remote solitude
  • Pets and their owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • Large RVs needing hookups
  • Visitors needing cell service
  • Those seeking nearby amenities

Connectivity

Plan to be offlineNo modeled cell coverage from any carrier. If you need connectivity here, a satellite communicator or hotspot device is worth considering.

What's here

15 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

Will your rig fit?

Site-level rig length data isn't reported for this campground (the managing agency lists a general max of 60 ft, but individual site dimensions aren't recorded here).

Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterPets allowedVault toilets
Activities
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingPicnickingTubing
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Bozeman, ~26.1 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: Justin Stoddard, BLM, Justin Stoddard BLM, Erik Lundin BLM

Overview

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.

Managed by Bureau of Land Management · Standard campground