Spire Rock Campground

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Overview

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.

Recreation

Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.

The popular Storm Castle Trail begins nearby. This steep, 3-mile one-way trail climbs to Storm Castle Rock, with excellent views of the canyon below. Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail also begins near the campground. The 3.5-mile trail climbs 2,800 feet in elevation, to the lookout.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites and an overnight, GROUP AREA (SITE 12), that can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.

No drinking water is available in the campground. Campers must bring their own water. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to Storm Castle Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Most campsites are located along the creek and are surrounded by spruce and fir trees.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black bears and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Camp site features

Across 20 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 20 sites
Picnic table: all 20 sites
Pets allowed: all 20 sites
Group sites: 1 of 20 sites
Largest party: 30 people
Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Fees

The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00/night fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground.

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

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ROBERT N

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Reviewed a month ago

Great view , super quiet

Richard M

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Nice campground and wonderful camp host.

Stefanie S

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Paula, the camp host, was very nice and very helpful. Her pup Gracie was a good representation of camp hospitality. Vault toilets were very clean. Campground was not full, so it was nice and quiet. Loved it. Will go back.

Janie K

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great camp host and her dog, whom our granddaughters loved. . Our space was nice. Not crowded.

Candice H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Nice campsites with a small creek

Valerie S

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