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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Official operating season per verified campground data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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