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.
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.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2025-02 Use of Vehicles Off Road
Use of vehicles off road prohibition for the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Delmoe Lake Area/Road Closure
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest ServiceBeaverhead-Deerlodge National ForestButte Ranger DistrictArea/Road Closure
Elkhorn Mine Area and Road Closure
The purpose of this Order is for public safety, the mill site is unstable with heavy metals in the soil and the adit area is flooded with falling rock at the portal entrance.
Use of Vehicles Off Road
Possessing or using a vehicle off National Forest System Roads is prohibited on all National Forest System lands on the Nez-Perce Clearwater and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests and Dakota Prairie Grasslands.
Road/Trail Prohibitions, Off-Road Prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness Areas
This order describes the off-road prohibitions in Recommended Wilderness.
Annual Food Storage Order
Food storage order is in effect annually from March 1 to December 1 on the National Forest System (NFS) lands within the Beaverhead- Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests.
Pallet Prohibition Order Butte Ranger District
The following is prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands in the Butte Ranger District, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest: possessing or storing any material containing nails, screws, or other metal hardware, including wood pallets and construction debris, that could be used as…
Anaconda Pintler Wilderness Restrictions
A package of restrictions for the Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness Area on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge and Bitterroot National Forests regarding travel and camping with stock, campfires, group size, and mandatory party/individual registration.
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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