Bear Trap South

Situated along the Madison River in southwest Montana, Bear Trap South has roughly a dozen riverfront sites, each spaced apart from the next. Pay at the on-site kiosk; credit cards are accepted. Pit toilets are on-site. Sites nearest the river road can pick up noise from large trucks passing on the opposite bank, so campers sensitive to road noise may want to request a site farther back. BLM Trapper Springs Recreation Area sits less than a mile north for those exploring campsites near Norris.

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Map & DirectionsBear Trap South is located in Montana near Norris

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45.59865040000001 N
111.57046599999998 W

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Reviewed Sep. 8, 2026

Madison River camping

There are about a dozen sites along the river. Sites are separated from each other. Pit toilets available. You need to pay at the kiosk, paying with a CC is an option. Some sites you can hear the big rigs driving on the road across the river.

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  • Review photo of Bear Trap South by Erich B., September 8, 2026
  • Review photo of Bear Trap South by Erich B., September 8, 2026
  • Review photo of Bear Trap South by Erich B., September 8, 2026
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