Spire Rock Campground

Bozeman, MT

4.6(44 reviews)

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About this campground

Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

he campground offers single-family campsites, an overnight, GROUP CAMPING AREA (SITE 2), and another 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. 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.

What campers say

Spire Rock Campground is a quiet, scenic spot tucked off the main road with creekside sites and strong mountain views. Sites are generally well spaced and many back up to the creek, with bear boxes and older vault toilets provided; potable water is not available. Camp hosts are frequently praised as friendly and helpful. The access road and some spur lanes can be narrow and bumpy, and a few sites are tight for longer trailers. Expect Montana wildlife precautions (grizzly country) and bugs—bring bear spray and insect protection. Cell service may be limited.

Our summary of 44 traveler reviews.