Trapper Springs (MT)

Dillion

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 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.

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.

Notifications and Alerts

The water system has been winterized and no water will be available again until spring of 2025. Please plan accordingly and bring any water you may need for your trip with you. Questions? Call 406-682-4082 to speak with a Park Ranger about your visit!

Need to Know

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. Reservations are available on a rolling 6-month basis.
Additional vehicles at campsites are $5 each. Maximum vehicle limit is 3 per campsite. Truck and camper/trailer count as one vehicle. Additional vehicles must be paid for on-site.
Campsites must be occupied nightly
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.
Firewood is available for purchase at Red Mountain Campground when the volunteer campground host is present. Collecting or cutting wood is prohibited on BLM administered lands throughout the lower Madison River corridor.

Natural Features

Madison River

Nearby Attractions

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

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.

Changes & 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.

Contact Information

BLM DILLON FIELD OFFICE 1005 SELWAY DRIVE DILLON MT 59729

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 406-683-8000

Rental Options

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Driving 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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