Trapper Springs (MT)
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 406-683-8000
- Coordinates
- 45.6068, -111.5681
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is Trapper Springs (MT) free?
We do not have a fee on record for Trapper Springs (MT). Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to Trapper Springs (MT)?
Trapper Springs (MT) is at 45.6068, -111.5681. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
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No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
