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Trapper Springs (mt)

Bozeman, MT

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15 Tent15 RV1 Group

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  • Operator:406-683-8000
  • Address:BLM DILLON FIELD OFFICE · Bozeman, MT · 59729
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview **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 (). The day use area also offers a wheelchair accessible trail to the river. 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. ADA accessible trail to the Madison River. Natural Features Madison River Nearby Attractions Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs 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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Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.0 of 4 bars · 8 reports across 1 carrier

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

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    No Service

    0.0/4

    8 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (16)

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#1

1

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 15 guests45 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
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1

Loop B

CampsiteGroupPets OKCampfires
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#10

10

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 15 guests55 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
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#11

11

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 15 guests45 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
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12
#12

12

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 15 guests40 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
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13
#13

13

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 15 guests35 ft
CampsiteStandardWaterfrontPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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