USDA Forest Service · Montana
Spring Gulch
USDA Forest Service · Montana, United States
- Sites
- 12
- Hookups
- 1 with water, 11 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 99 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,331 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- (FDR) SPRING GULCH CAMPGROUND (NFSR 1142) · bituminous surface treatment · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Bitterroot National Forest
- Nearest town
- Sula
- Address
- Sula Ranger District, 7338 Hwy. 93 S., Sula, MT, 59871
- Phone
- 406-821-3913
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Spring Gulch Campground is a well-maintained campground located about 50 feet from the highway, on the banks of the scenic Bitterroot River. Visitors enjoy a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing and swimming. The campground provides accessible sites and amenities, making it a comfortable spot for anyone to relax in the mountains of southwestern Montana.
Recreation
A number of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails can be accessed near the campground. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail can be accessed not far from the campground, as well as trails that lead to the area's numerous mountain peaks.
A variety of natural hot springs exist in the area, including Lost Trail Hot Springs, which is approximately seven miles south of the campground. The springs are popular places for swimming. A general store and lodging are located nearby.
Rafting, canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the Bitterroot River are also popular activities. A short paved path meanders along the river and an accessible fishing dock is located within the campground. Anglers can expect to find mainly cutthroat trout, but other freshwater species are available.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which are accessible. Picnic tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as are accessible vault toilets and drinking water. RV hookups are not available.
Natural Features
Located on the banks of the Bitterroot River, the campground is nestled in a ponderosa pine forest. It is easily accessible from Highway 93 and sits at an elevation of about 4,300 feet in the Bitterroot National Forest. A variety of wildlife, including big game like mule and white-tailed deer, elk and moose, makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of Sula is less than five miles from the campground, offering gas and a post office.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 15° | -16° | 43° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 17° | -10° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 26° | 11° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 30° | 7° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 37° | 24° | 80° | 4 of 11 |
| June | 71° | 47° | 33° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 84° | 57° | 40° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 56° | 47° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 47° | 36° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 34° | 26° | 75° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 27° | -16° | 60° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 31° | 12° | -7° | 47° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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