Can you reserve a site at Red Mountain (MT)?

Yes, Red Mountain (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Red Mountain (MT)?

80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Red Mountain (MT)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Red Mountain (MT).

Are campfires allowed at Red Mountain (MT)?

Campfires are allowed at Red Mountain (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Red Mountain (MT), Montana — 18 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

18 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 80 ft
Up to 15 people per site
Loops: A, B

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.

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18 campsites at Red Mountain (MT)

Check-in 02:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
1	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	75 ft	15	🐾
10	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	15	🐾
11	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	15	🐾
12	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾
2	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	43 ft	15	🐾
3	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	72 ft	15	🐾
4	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	80 ft	15	🐾
5	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	80 ft	15	🐾
6	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	80 ft	15	🐾
7	A	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	40 ft	15	🐾
8	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	15	🐾
9	A	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	45 ft	15	🐾
13	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾
14	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾
15	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾
16	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾
17	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾
18	B	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	50 ft	15	🐾

Getting there

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.

45.60939, -111.56972 · 45°36'33.8"N 111°34'11.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 38°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	39	42	50	57	66	75	85	85	75	60	47	38
Low °F	24	25	30	36	43	50	57	56	49	39	30	24
Precip in	0.5	0.7	1.2	2.3	3.0	3.2	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.7	0.8	0.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

$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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Red Mountain (MT)

Can you reserve a site at Red Mountain (MT)?: Yes, Red Mountain (MT) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Red Mountain (MT) have?: 18 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Red Mountain (MT)?: 80 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Red Mountain (MT)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Red Mountain (MT).
Are campfires allowed at Red Mountain (MT)?: Campfires are allowed at Red Mountain (MT). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Red Mountain (MT)

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Garnet Mountain Fire Lookout 21.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canaday Boat Launch 0.3 mi · Facility
Warm Spgs Day Use Area 2 mi · Facility
Fall Creek Day Use Area 9.6 mi · Facility
Revenue Flats 10.7 mi · Facility
Trail Creek Picnic Area 11.4 mi · Facility
Potosi Campground and Picnic Area 16.4 mi · Campground
Branham Lakes Campground and Picnic Area 21.3 mi · Campground
Spire Rock Campground 21.7 mi · Campground

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Red Mountain (MT)