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SPRING GULCH Campground
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Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

5 total sites

About Spring Gulch

Spring Gulch Campground is a well-maintained campground located about 50 ft from the highway, on the banks of the scenic Bitterroot River. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing and swimming. The campground provides accessible sites and amenities, making it a comfortable spot for anyone to relax in the mountains of southwestern Montana.

Activities & Attractions

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

5 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: GULC RV
25 × 13 ft · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 003, Loop: GULC RV
65 × 13 ft · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 004, Loop: GULC RV
90 × 15 ft · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
🚐 008, Loop: GULC RV
50 × 15 ft · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 009, Loop: GULC RV
50 × 25 ft · Paved · Back-in Site

Reviews (42)

What Guests Are Saying

Spring Gulch is a clean and well-maintained campground with friendly hosts, making for a pleasant stay. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and spacious sites, although some mention the proximity to the highway and occasional road noise. Overall, the campground is favored for its cleanliness, especially in the restrooms, despite some mixed feedback about the outhouses.

Review Summary

4.5
42 reviews
5
71.4%
30
4
19.0%
8
3
2.4%
1
2
2.4%
1
1
4.8%
2

JONATHAN M

Verified

September 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: GULC

5

Stayed here 2 nights, motorcycle camping with a tent. The host is a great guy, he delivered my firewood both days because I couldn’t haul it on the Harley. Absolutely beautiful place, sites are 20 ft from the river. It has bear food lockers which is comforting when you’re tent camping. I am already planning on coming back next year.

Imelda M

Verified

September 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: GULC

5

Great host and spacious sites. Great experience!

Brian S

Verified

July 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: GULC

5

nice spot

Juan V

Verified

August 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GULC

5

Amazingly clean and well maintained. Outstanding host
Nice sites and place

Douglas W

Verified

August 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GULC

5

Exceptionally well maintained campground..

Linda P V

Verified

August 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: GULC

5

It was great, the grounds were clean and the host was wonderful!

James W

Verified

August 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: GULC

5

The hosts at any NFS campground set the tone and at Spring Gulch its excellent. Best stop near Darby on our way to Holland Lake and Glacier.

Charles C

Verified

September 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: GULC

5

Great site next to river. Large and spacious. Had a medical emergency and camp host Mike Porro really gave great assistance to me and wife. Nice fishing. Beautiful country in Montana.

Henry o

Verified

November 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: GULC

1

Online information and mapping indicated that we would fit into the site we had reserved here but that was not the case. We may have fit into the site but no way we could get in and out of the campground in a 44’ fifth wheel. We were able to find a first come first serve site elsewhere.
I just wish campgrounds could do a better job indicating size restrictions.

JodyLori C

Verified

July 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: GULC

5

Mike and Sharon were the most amazing hosts. We camp about 30 days a year and have never experienced a cleaner bathroom than at Spring Gulch.

Location & Directions for Spring Gulch

Sula Ranger District, 7338 Hwy. 93 S., Sula, MT 59871 United States

Elevation: 1,318 ft

Nearest town

Sula, MT - 2.9 mi

About 4 min to downtown

Highway access

Spring Gulch is located along United States Highway 93 South, providing direct access to major roadways in the area.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Potential closures may occur due to springtime flooding
  • Click here for more information on the Bitterroot National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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