Spire Rock Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Gallatin Gateway, MT, MT

Price: From $26 per night

Price range: $26–$50 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (97 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 26 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/spire-rock-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Spire Rock Campground offers stunning mountain and river views in scenic Gallatin Canyon with excellent spacing between sites and a highly-regarded camp host. The location provides abundant outdoor recreation including fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and scenic driving.

Wildlife alert: Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Western Tanager, Barrow's Goldeneye, Townsend's Solitaire, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Rubber Boa, and grizzly bears present in the area

Insider tips for Spire Rock Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly Last 3 miles to campground are on gravel road; check road conditions No hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs Site #19 advertised as 33 feet but tight fit for 30-foot trailers — verify site dimensions before booking

Skip Spire Rock Campground if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You have a large RV — verify specific site length before booking to avoid tight fits.

Best time to visit Spire Rock Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified campground data.

Nearby campgrounds: Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout (BOZEMAN, MT), Greek Creek Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Little Bear Cabin (BOZEMAN, MT), Swan Creek Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spire Rock Campground

Cell signal at Spire Rock Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Gallatin Gateway, MT, MT★ 4.4 (97 reviews)From $26/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 26 miles south of Bozeman. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — none available at most sites✕ You require winter camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You have a large RV — verify specific site length before booking to avoid tight fits

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground that fills quickly

Last 3 miles to campground are on gravel road; check road conditions

No hookups available; suitable only for self-contained RVs

Site #19 advertised as 33 feet but tight fit for 30-foot trailers

verify site dimensions before booking

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified campground data

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bighorn Sheep, Snowshoe Hare, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Western Tanager, Barrow's Goldeneye, Townsend's Solitaire, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Rubber Boa, and grizzly bears present in the area

Location

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Getting there →

From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 23 miles to the Storm Castle turnoff. Turn left and go 3 miles to the campground. The last 3 miles are on a gravel road. From West Yellowstone, go 66 miles north on Highway 191 to the Storm Castle turnoff. Turn right at the intersection after the bridge and continue 3 miles to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Custer Gallatin National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Custer Gallatin National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Spire Rock Campground cost per night?+
Spire Rock Campground costs $26–$50 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Spire Rock Campground open?+
Spire Rock Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spire Rock Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Spire Rock Campground?+
Spire Rock Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Spire Rock Campground?+
Spire Rock Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Spire Rock Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spire Rock Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spire Rock Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Spire Rock Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$26 /night★ 4.4 (97)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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