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Trapper Springs (MT)

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Bureau of Land Management
15Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
15Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground

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.

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Reported fields across the 15 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
15
Vehicle limit
15
Vehicle length
15
Driveway entry
15
Shade
0

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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
15

Operator 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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

15 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 1
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 10
A
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 11
A
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 12
A
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 13
A
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 14
A
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 15
A
Source updated: 2025-12-03
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 2
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 3
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 4
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 5
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 6
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 7
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 8
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 9
A
Source updated: 2025-12-24
Standard Nonelectric
Car: limit unknown
Fifth Wheel: limit unknown
Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown
Pickup Camper: limit unknown
Pop Up: limit unknown
Rv: limit unknown
Small Tent: limit unknown
Tent: limit unknown
Trailer: limit unknown
Vehicle: limit unknown
Numeric screening only
15 people
3 vehicles
Back-in
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported

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