Spring Gulch
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates with services and nightly fees through September. Potential springtime closures may occur due to flooding.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Northern and Intermountain Regions Salmon Wild and Scenic River: Occupancy and Use
This order enacts visitor use restrictions for activities within the 80-mile-long wild segment of the Salmon Wild & Scenic River corridor, including a one-quarter mile buffer from the river, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Manag
Northern and Intermountain Regions Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness
This order implements visitor use requirements for activities within the Restricted Area and on the Restricted Trails, as required by the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness Area Management Plan (November 2003).
Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety and wildlife by minimizing human-bear interactions.
Annual Mill Creek Area Climbing Closure
The Stevensville Ranger District is reminding everyone of the annual climbing closure in the Mill Creek area to allow for nesting of cliff-dwelling raptors.
Trapping prohibited within 150' of groomed cross country ski trails
Pursuant to Title 36 Code of Federal Regulation 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited as described below, within the Darby Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest.
Bass Creek Recreation Area
Pursuant to Title 36 CFR 261.50(a) and (b), the following are prohibited within the Bass Creek Recreation of the Stevensville Ranger District, Bitterroot National Forest.
About
Spring Gulch Campground is located on the banks of the East Fork of the Bitterroot River, nestled in a grassy ponderosa pine forest at an elevation of 4,300 feet. The campground sits about 50 feet from Highway 93 and offers 10 campsites plus 1 bicycle site, with accessible facilities including an accessible fishing dock on the river. Each site includes picnic tables and fire rings with grills. The area offers abundant recreational opportunities. A number of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails can be accessed near the campground, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. A short paved path meanders along the river, and anglers can fish for cutthroat trout and other freshwater species from the accessible dock or riverbanks. The Bitterroot River is also popular for rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. The surrounding area features natural hot springs, including Lost Trail Hot Springs approximately 7 miles south, which offers swimming, lodging, and a general store. Wildlife is abundant, with mule and white-tailed deer, elk, and moose commonly seen in the area. The small town of Sula is less than 5 miles away, offering gas and a post office.
Directions
From Sula, travel 3 miles northwest on Highway 93. The campground is located on the east side of the highway across from Medicine Springs Road (Forest Road 370).
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 99ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 99ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3913 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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