Sitting in the Castle Mountains of Lewis & Clark National Forest, Grasshopper Campground runs along a creek that cuts directly through the loop, making the water a constant presence at nearly every site. The road in is rough, a detail multiple campers flag, so low-clearance vehicles may want to approach with caution. Sites accommodate RVs up to 50 feet, though some reviewers note that a handful of spots are not well-positioned for larger rigs.
The campground is small, with around ten sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. At least one site also has a BBQ grill. A hand pump near the registration box provides drinking water, and two vault toilets serve the loop. A trailhead sits at the entrance, giving hikers a quick on-foot option without driving elsewhere. Richardson Campground is less than a mile east for those who find Grasshopper full on busy weekends.
The campground runs from Memorial Day through Thanksgiving, and reservations are available, though sites 1 and 2 sit outside the closure gate and remain accessible even after the campground is locked for the season. Dexter I. notes that "a creek runs right through the middle of the campground," which holds true as one of the most consistent details across reviews. Pets are welcome, alcohol is permitted, and the $10 nightly rate reflects a straightforward, no-frills stay in a forested mountain setting worth the drive for those who plan ahead.
Description
5700-foot elevation. 12 campsites on Grasshopper Creek. Two multiple-use trails originate near the campground. The Richardson Creek trail accesses a larger network, and a developed day use area at the trailhead invites day trippers to linger over their lunch. Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsGrasshopper is located in Montana near White Sulphur Springs
Directions
From White Sulphur Springs, MT, take US Rt. 12 east 6.4 miles to "Access" sign (Forest Rt. 211). Turn right at sign onto Rt. 211 (dirt) and go 4 miles to "T" intersection. Turn right and go 0.2 miles to campground.
Coordinates
46.54400096 N
110.748 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 36 min from Helena, MT
- 1 hr 40 min from Bozeman, MT
- 1 hr 58 min from Great Falls, MT
- 2 hrs 21 min from Billings, MT










