Spring Gulch
Open for the 2026 season. Operates early May through late September. Potable water available Memorial Day through Labor Day. First-come, first-served with some sites reservable via Recreation.gov. Camping limited to 16 consecutive nights.
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/10/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls are Very Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Libby and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Malta and Missoula are Moderate. When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
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, South Dakota, and Idaho
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.
About
Spring Gulch Campground is located on the banks of the East Fork Bitterroot River in southwestern Montana, approximately 75 miles south of Missoula and 3 miles northwest of Sula. Nestled in a grassy ponderosa pine forest at 4,300 feet elevation, the campground provides easy access from Highway 93 and serves as a comfortable base for exploring the Bitterroot National Forest. The campground hosts 10 standard sites plus one bicycle site, with picnic tables and fire rings at each site. Accessible vault toilets and potable water are provided, with water available Memorial Day through Labor Day. Site #2 is wheelchair accessible, and an accessible fishing pier on the river makes it easy for all visitors to enjoy the excellent cutthroat trout fishing. The campground can accommodate trailers and RVs up to 50 feet, though no hookups are available. Recreational opportunities abound in the area, including hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, and horseback riding. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail is accessible nearby, and Lost Trail Hot Springs is approximately seven miles south. The small town of Sula offers gas and a post office.
Directions
From Sula, MT head northwest 2.9 miles on Highway 93. The campground is located on the east side of the highway across from Medicine Springs Road #370.
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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 821-3913 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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