Trapper Springs (MT)

<h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>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. </strong> </p> <p><strong>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.</strong> </p> <p>Trapper Springs Campground is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access…

<h2>Overview</h2> <p><strong>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. </strong> </p> <p><strong>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.</strong> </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p> <h2>Recreation</h2> <p>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.</p> <h2>Facilities</h2> <p>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. </p> <h2>Natural Features</h2> <p>Madison River</p> <h2>Contact Info</h2> This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (406) 683-8000. <h2>Nearby Attractions</h2> <p>Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs, Ennis</p> <h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2> <p>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.</p>