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Spring Gulch Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
11[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]

Spring Gulch is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Bitterroot National Forest, Montana[4]. Recreation.gov lists 11 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on that site[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting beside the Bitterroot River in a ponderosa pine forest[5]. It lists 8 standard nonelectric sites, 2 RV nonelectric sites and 1 tent only nonelectric site[1]. Recreation.gov lists 10 drive-in sites and 1 hike-in site[6]. Nine sites accept an RV or trailer and 11 accept a tent[7]. Recreation.gov says RV hookups are not available[5]. Picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, vault toilets and drinking water are listed in the description[5].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 11
Site types[1] 8 standard nonelectric, 2 rv nonelectric, 1 tent only nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[8] 1
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 50 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 9 sites, tent at 11 sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 12:00 PM
People per site[11] 6 at most sites (6 to 8)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Spring Gulch?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Spring Gulch as reservable[2].
How long an RV fits at Spring Gulch?
Recreation.gov lists 65 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site[3]. Nine sites accept an RV or trailer[7].
Does Spring Gulch have RV hookups?
The Recreation.gov description says RV hookups are not available, and the sites are listed as nonelectric[5][1].
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[9][10].
Are there accessible sites at Spring Gulch?
Recreation.gov marks 1 of the 11 campsites as accessible[8].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 11 overnight campsites at Spring Gulch: 8 standard nonelectric, 2 rv nonelectric, 1 tent only nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Spring Gulch can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Spring Gulch: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 50 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Spring Gulch is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Bitterroot National Forest, Montana. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Spring Gulch. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Spring Gulch: Drive-In 10, Hike-In 1 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Spring Gulch: 9 sites accept an RV or trailer and 11 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. 1 of the 11 campsites at Spring Gulch are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Spring Gulch on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Spring Gulch on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Maximum people per campsite at Spring Gulch: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.