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Spire Rock Campground

Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana

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As of October 2026, Spire Rock Campground is a campground in Custer Gallatin National Forest, Montana with 19 campsites. Spire Rock Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Spire Rock Campground is located at 45.4414° N, 111.2064° W.

people allowed on 18 of 19 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 30

Spire Rock Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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Published by Recreation.gov for Spire Rock Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Spire Rock Campground

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Standard 18
Group 1

Amenities

restrooms
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain · Access: Gravel road.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, climbing, photography.

All sites at Spire Rock Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SPIR loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps
001	Standard	8
002	Standard	8
004	Standard	8
005	Standard	8
006	Standard	8
007	Standard	8
008	Standard	8
009	Standard	8
010	Standard	8
011	Standard	8
012	Group	30
013	Standard	8
014	Standard	8
015	Standard	8
016	Standard	8
017	Standard	8
018	Standard	8
019	Standard	8
020	Standard	8

About Spire Rock Campground

Overview

Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 26 miles south of Bozeman.

The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

The campground offers single-family campsites and an overnight, 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.

Natural Features

The campground sits next to Storm Castle Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Most campsites are located along the creek and are surrounded by spruce and fir trees.

A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black bears and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.

Rules and notices at Spire Rock Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Spire Rock Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Bears frequent the area; all food must be stored in approved containers and secured when campsite is unoccupied.

Drinking water is not available at the campground.

Firewood is available on site for $10.00 per bundle.

Click here for more information on the Gallatin National Forest.

Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.

Reserved campsites will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival.

No RV Dump Station is located in any of the USFS campgrounds managed by ExplorUS in the Custer-Gallatin National Forest.

There are NO Shower facilities available at this campground.

Camping fee covers 2 vehicles or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. An extra vehicle fee of $9.00 is charged for each additional vehicle per night of stay.

If you have an extra vehicle, it must fit on the campsite parking spur.

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Spire Rock Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Spire Rock Campground?

Spire Rock Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 19 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Spire Rock Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Spire Rock Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Spire Rock Campground have?

Spire Rock Campground has 19 campsites.