Spring Gulch

Bitterroot National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking

Location: Sula, MT, MT

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (40 reviews)

Season: May through October

Spring Gulch Campground is a well-maintained campground located about 50 feet 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.The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which are accessible.

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

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

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

Well-maintained campground on the scenic Bitterroot River with clean facilities and courteous campers. Offers hiking, biking, fishing, and swimming opportunities in southwestern Montana.

Wildlife alert: Prairie Rattlesnake, Bighorn Sheep, Great Gray Owl, and Dusky Grouse documented in the area

Insider tips for Spring Gulch: Book early as a federal campground with limited 12 sites Highway noise present during day but minimal at night Fishing pier available on-site for river access

Skip Spring Gulch if: You need RV hookups—no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You're sensitive to daytime highway noise—campground is about 50 feet from highway.

Best time to visit Spring Gulch: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Medicine Point Lookout (SULA, MT), Twogood Cabin (SULA, MT), Indian Trees Campground (Sula Ranger District, MT), Gordon Reese Cabin (WISDOM, ID).

Cell Phone Coverage at Spring Gulch

Cell signal at Spring Gulch (Sula, 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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Sula, MT, MT★ 4.5 (40 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Spring Gulch Campground is a well-maintained campground located about 50 feet 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.The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which are accessible.

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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
Max RV65 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFishing

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—no hookups at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only✕ You're sensitive to daytime highway noise—campground is about 50 feet from highway

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as a federal campground with limited 12 sites

Highway noise present during day but minimal at night

Fishing pier available on-site for river access

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
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: Prairie Rattlesnake, Bighorn Sheep, Great Gray Owl, and Dusky Grouse documented in the area

Location

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Getting there →

The campground is located in southwestern Montana, approximately 75 miles south of Missoula. From Sula, travel three miles northwest on Highway 93.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Bitterroot National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Bitterroot National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Spring Gulch cost per night?+
Spring Gulch costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Spring Gulch open?+
Spring Gulch is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Spring Gulch have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Spring Gulch?+
Spring Gulch can accommodate RVs up to 65 feet.
How do I make reservations at Spring Gulch?+
Spring Gulch 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 Spring Gulch?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Spring Gulch is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Spring Gulch open, and what are check-in times?+
Spring Gulch is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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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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$15 /night★ 4.5 (40)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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