About Trapper Springs (MT)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (30)
What Guests Are Saying
Trapper Springs exceeded expectations with its beautiful scenery and great location, making it a comfortable stop for families. The campsite offers privacy and easy parking, though water availability may be limited in early May, and there is no cell service on-site. Visitors should note the potential noise from nearby Highway 84 and the lack of signage, especially when arriving.
What Guests Are Saying
Trapper Springs exceeded expectations with its beautiful scenery and great location, making it a comfortable stop for families. The campsite offers privacy and easy parking, though water availability may be limited in early May, and there is no cell service on-site. Visitors should note the potential noise from nearby Highway 84 and the lack of signage, especially when arriving.
Review Summary
Lauren M
September 2, 2025
Prettier than we expected. Would have loved to have more time to experience the river. We used it as a quick road trip pit stop but it was beautiful and perfectly comfortable. Water worked, wasn’t too windy & our 3 kids (6, 4 & 2) had fun exploring.
Lauren M
September 2, 2025
Prettier than we expected. Would have loved to have more time to experience the river. We used it as a quick road trip pit stop but it was beautiful and perfectly comfortable. Water worked, wasn’t too windy & our 3 kids (6, 4 & 2) had fun exploring.
DENIS K
July 4, 2025
Private! Great location. Easy parking space.
DENIS K
July 4, 2025
Private! Great location. Easy parking space.
Michael K
June 22, 2024
Just a couple of things to note. Water pumps might not be available in early May. I arrived at my campsite on May 12th and used one of the hand pipes. I pumped it probably 100 times to no avail. Luckily, I ran into some nice folks who gave bottled water. When I found the camp manager (located across the street at Red Mountain campsite) he said they were still testing the water so there was no water in the pumps yet. I used his pump to fill up my camelback. The site is right off 84, so if you are using a tent bring ear plugs. There is no signage for Trapper Springs, but it is directly across the road from Red Mountain which has a huge sign for it. There is no cell service, so I asked a family to text my wife that I made it to the campsite. If you are traveling by bike, just be aware there are times that there is no shoulder on the road. I always enjoy my experience and just aware of these items if travel like do with a bicycle.
Michael K
June 22, 2024
Just a couple of things to note. Water pumps might not be available in early May. I arrived at my campsite on May 12th and used one of the hand pipes. I pumped it probably 100 times to no avail. Luckily, I ran into some nice folks who gave bottled water. When I found the camp manager (located across the street at Red Mountain campsite) he said they were still testing the water so there was no water in the pumps yet. I used his pump to fill up my camelback. The site is right off 84, so if you are using a tent bring ear plugs. There is no signage for Trapper Springs, but it is directly across the road from Red Mountain which has a huge sign for it. There is no cell service, so I asked a family to text my wife that I made it to the campsite. If you are traveling by bike, just be aware there are times that there is no shoulder on the road. I always enjoy my experience and just aware of these items if travel like do with a bicycle.
larry h
July 12, 2023
Quiet, very little traffic coming and going through campground.
larry h
July 12, 2023
Quiet, very little traffic coming and going through campground.
Dawn S
July 8, 2023
Sites are spaced pretty far apart. Vault toilets were well maintained. Scenery is beautiful. If you like to river raft this is the place to go.
Dawn S
July 8, 2023
Sites are spaced pretty far apart. Vault toilets were well maintained. Scenery is beautiful. If you like to river raft this is the place to go.
Location Trapper Springs (MT)
Address:
Blm Dillon Field Office
Dillon, MT, 59729
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 45.6068 / -111.568
Elevation: 1364 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
