Spire Rock Campground

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Custer Gallatin National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Custer Gallatin National Forest Fees: The first two vehicles are included in the reservation fee and a $8.00/night fee for each additional vehicle will be collected at the campground. Status: none Reservations: Reservations: http://www.recreation.gov 1-877-444-6777 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.… Getting there: From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 23 miles to the Storm Castle turnoff. Turn left and go 3 miles to the campground. The last 3 miles are on a gravel road. From West Yellowstone, go 66 miles north on Highway 191 to the Storm Castle turnoff. Turn right at the intersection after the bridge and continue 3 miles to the campground. Phone: 406-646-1012 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233746 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: Kristin Howe