Red Mountain (MT)

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BLM- DILLON FIELD OFFICE, 1005 SELWAY DRIVE
DILLON, MT 59725

Overview

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. From September 16th through April 30th, all sites are first-come-first-serve.

Red Mountain Campground is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 19 camp sites, 11 available for reservations. The campground has a volunteer seasonal campground host. There is no boat launch available at this site, but there are several in the vicinity. The campground serves as a great central location to access the lower Madison River. During peak season you can expect the campground to be full on weekends with lighter use during the work week.

Recreation

The Madison River is well known for its robust trout fishery. The lower Madison River is a very popular destination for non-angling floaters (tubers) during the warm summer months. Red Mountain sits roughly half way between Warm Springs boat launch and Black's Ford Fishing Access Site.

Facilities

19 campsites, 3 accessible vault toilets, drinking water, horseshoe pit, and picnic tables. Firewood is available for purchase when the volunteer campground host is present.

Natural Features

Madison River

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (406) 683-8000.

Nearby Attractions

Lower Madison River, Bear Trap Canyon unit of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness Area, Norris Hot Springs

For additional information please visit; https://www.blm.gov/visit/red-mountain-campground

Charges & Cancellations

Failing to arrive on the first night of your reservation will result in a forfeiture of your reservation and your site may be made available to someone else.

Camp site features

Across 18 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 18 sites
Pets allowed: all 18 sites
Longest RV: 80 ft
Largest party: 15 people

Fees

$12 per site per night. Additional vehicles are $5 per vehicle. 3 vehicle max per campsite. Truck and camper trailer count as one vehicle. Additional vehicles must be paid for on-site.

Directions

From Bozeman; Head west on MT Hwy 84 (Norris Road). Continue on MT Hwy 84 for 20.5 miles. Turn right (North) 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 left at South Bear Trap Canyon Road after you cross the Madison River.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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Lucy S

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Reviewed a month ago

Really appreciated the large sites alongside the river. It was a very peaceful and the stars were so beautiful at night. Would definitely stay again

Mindi B

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Camp host was welcoming and informative. Site was clean and spacious. It was a very peaceful stay. Not sure if we just got lucky with neighbors, be we were grateful for the quiet.

John s

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great camp host!

George E

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Great little out of the way campground in a scenic location.

Laurel C

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The location of this campground is ideal...right along the Madison River. We love floating the river again and again, getting out of the river right at the campsite. The camp host was very friendly and helpful. The campground is clean. Unfortunately, the last two times we've camped in this area, we've dealt with high winds.

Eric T

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Enjoyable visit, great camp hosts!

Availability

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