Trapper Springs (Mt)
Dillion — riverside, fishing
Location: DILLON, MT, MT
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/trapper-springs-mt to be notified when sites open up.
Trapper Springs offers excellent access to the lower Madison River for fishing, floating, and boating with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Campers praise the clean facilities, picnic tables, and beautiful riverside setting.
Wildlife alert: American Bison, Moose, Bald Eagle, and Canyon Wren documented in the area. Rattlesnakes reported near the river.
Insider tips for Trapper Springs (Mt): Book early through Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) for May 1-September 15 peak season Arrive early if visiting September 16-October for first-come-first-serve sites Bring earplugs—train passes at 2:30am and nearby factory creates nighttime noise
Skip Trapper Springs (Mt) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You are noise-sensitive due to train horn and factory noise at night. You prefer year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only.
Best time to visit Trapper Springs (Mt): May-September 15 — Peak season with reservations available through Recreation.gov. September 16-October — First-come-first-serve basis after peak season ends.
Nearby campgrounds: Red Mountain (Mt) (DILLON, MT), Spanish Creek Cabin (Ennis, MT), Spire Rock Campground (Gallatin Gateway, MT), Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout (BOZEMAN, MT).
Cell Phone Coverage at Trapper Springs (Mt)
Cell signal at Trapper Springs (Mt) (DILLON, 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.
The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early through Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) for May 1-September 15 peak season
Arrive early if visiting September 16-October for first-come-first-serve sites
Bring earplugs
train passes at 2:30am and nearby factory creates nighttime noise
Peak season with reservations available through Recreation.gov
First-come-first-serve basis after peak season ends
Things to do nearby
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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; 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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Dillion fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Dillion before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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