Trapper Springs Campground

Manhattan, MT

4.5(14 reviews)

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About this campground

Trapper springs Campground located near Manhattan, MT is adjacent to the lower Madison River and provides good access for camping, fishing and floating. The campground has 15 camp sites, 9 available for reservations. 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. The day use area has a large pavilion with parking for 20 vehicles. The pavilion can be reserved for groups ($50/day). The day use area also offers a wheelchair accessible trail to the river. The campground has 15 camping sites with two accessible vault toilets. Organized Group permits are required for groups larger than 15 people.

What campers say

Trapper Springs Campground sits along the Madison River and offers basic, spacious sites with fire rings, picnic tables, potable well water, and clean vault toilets. The setting is open sage with little shade, making it scenic for rafting and fly-fishing but exposed to strong winds that can challenge tents and canopies. Access is via about a mile of gravel road that can be washboardy. Highway traffic can sometimes be audible, though nights are generally quiet. The campground suits RV boondocking and day-use for river access; visitors should weigh the lack of shade and wind exposure against the convenient riverfront location.

Our summary of 14 traveler reviews.