WARM SPRINGS DISPERSED SITE
Open year-round for dispersed camping with no reservations required. Winter access may be limited by snow and road conditions. A mandatory food storage order is in effect March 1 through December 1. Fire danger is currently moderate.
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
Warm Springs Dispersed Site offers primitive camping in Montana's largest national forest, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge. Located in Madison County, this undeveloped dispersed camping area provides a true backcountry experience for self-sufficient campers seeking solitude away from developed campgrounds. As a dispersed site, there are no amenities such as potable water, toilets, trash service, or designated sites with fire rings or tables. Visitors must bring all necessary supplies including drinking water and must pack out all trash. The area is near Warm Springs Creek, offering fishing opportunities for rainbow, cutthroat, brook, and brown trout. Campers should be aware of the mandatory food storage order in effect March 1 through December 1 due to bear activity. Off-road vehicle use is prohibited on National Forest System lands. Winter access may be limited by snow and road conditions.
Directions
From Dubois, Wyoming, take US 26/287 north for 9.6 miles and turn left onto Union Pass Road/Warm Springs Creek Road. Proceed on Union Pass/Warm Springs Creek Road for 5.3 miles, then turn right onto Forest Service Road 532. Continue for about 1.6 miles and turn left onto Forest Service Road 5322B; the campground is approximately 118 feet ahead.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 682-4253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Beaverhead-Deerlodge NF Alerts | |
| Madison Ranger District |
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