Spring Creek Campground & Trout Ranch, near Big Timber, Montana, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind by the water. With its scenic location along the Boulder River, it offers a peaceful atmosphere where you can kick back and enjoy nature.

The campground features clean facilities, including well-maintained bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of outdoor activities. Many campers have enjoyed the spacious sites, especially those right by the river, making it a prime location for fishing and relaxing by the water. One happy camper noted, “We had a spot right on the water and it was amazing.”

For those traveling with pets, there’s ample space for your furry friends to roam, although there isn’t a designated dog park. If you’re up for some exploration, the nearby Natural Bridge Falls is a must-see, and the area is rich with wildlife, adding to the charm of your stay. 

While some reviews mention that the WiFi could be better, the friendly staff and beautiful surroundings more than make up for it. Whether you're here for a quick stop or a longer getaway, Spring Creek Campground offers a welcoming environment for all types of campers.

Spring Creek Campground & Trout Ranch

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Big Timber

The Best Camping Near Big Timber, Montana

This is a beautiful place! If you get a spot next to the river they the sound of the water is phenomenal! They also stock the ponds with trout so that for dinner you can eat fish. They also clean the fish for you. The cabins that they have are clean and cozy. The tent camping sites are the best though. The showers and bathrooms are clean and have the best decor! They even have a laundry room for you to wash clothes. Right down the road to Big Timber is a small drug store with the best shakes that brings a perfect end to the day.

What a Good Day!

I pulled off I-90 after a long (windy) trip to get had in Big Timber, MT. We saw a sign for Spring Creek and wanted to check if see they had any spots for the night. After driving through town and a little bit of Deliverance Country, we turned in the RV Park and Trout Ranch. Despite being busy with rodeos and other events, Gina (one of the camp hosts) found my little family a spot. They are very friendly and accommodating here at Spring Creek. Would highly recommend. 

Off the beaten path

Very nice campground with a beautiful river next to it. Try to get a spot on either end instead of next to river if you are in an rv as these sites are very close together.

Nice stay on Boulder River

The RV park is very well kept.  The camp host was friendly and helpful providing helpful information on weather and trails😁👍

I have 5 kids of all ages. They love it here. Fishing ponds and river too. The husband and wife have worked so hard to make this place fun for everyone. Kids got to feed fish in the pond just stop in and ask for the food. They are kind to kids and pets as well. I spent my time doing this full time and people that run campgrounds don't always have the most respect for dogs or kids. Spent 30 days here. Nice little town as well with kind people. 


Kids love it here 

Great place to tent, rv, or rent a cabin. Really nice hosts, great views of the river and overall a pleasant camping spot. 

Awesome Camp Site 

Had a great stay here! We stayed in a backin site right along the river which was perfectly level, had a nice fire ring,  clean shower house surrounded by beautiful countryside mountains. Friendy owners with great knowledge of the area.

Great riverside campground with fishing ponds

We had a good experience here. Unfortunately, the river was very high and rushing strongly due to snow melt in early June, but our overall experience was great. The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The bathrooms were very clean, and the hot showers in the clean shower houses were amazing. 

Awesome staff and clean campground!

This is our go to spot for long weekends and other getaways with our 5th wheel. We have 8 children and we have so much fun here every time we go!

Amazing place!

Nice park. Sites are okay. Ours was one of the better ones. Spacious and level gravel pad with large grassy area on patio side. Our site was 50 amp full hookups. Many weren’t. Couple of small fishing ponds. Campground is situated on Boulder River. Office staff was friendly. Laundry facility was clean but dated. (Harvest gold dryers from the 70’s dated). Great proximity to downtown big timber, MT. One grocery store (IGA). 30 min from Livingston. 

Nice park

Very friendly and a beautiful site. We had a spot right on the water and it was amazing. The hosts are very nice. Can’t wait to come back in the spring. 

Awesome campground

Our site was level and clean. Staff was friendly. Large grass area for dogs to play. Nice Quiet area. Highly recommend the Natural Bridge Falls down the road. It’s beautiful. 

Running river

Conveniently located about 5 miles off I-90! We stayed one night on our way from the Badlands to Glacier National Park and I wish we would have had more time here. Our site backed up to the Boulder River which was beautiful! Clean campground, friendly staff, and adequate bathroom facilities. (I should include that we made reservations about an hour before we arrived due to our reserved site at Riverside campground in Laurel, Montana being abandoned!)

Beautiful sites

Beautiful grounds with clean restrooms and showers along the river.

Very nice CG on Boulder River

Tent camped for 1 night. Campground was quiet and had very clean bathrooms/showers. Would definitely stay here again but pay the extra $10 for dry camp as it was pretty muddy 

Quiet & clean

The campground is okay. The staff is wonderful. We stayed for just under 2 weeks. We didn’t have sewer hookup, but they had a honey wagon. 

The spots on the river were really tight. The river was really beautiful though, so maybe it was worth it. We were on a pond, and had plenty of room. 

There’s an IGA in town, and a few good restaurants. An hour drive to Bozeman gets you whatever you need.

Sites are gravel. Lots of wildlife nearby. 

Great staff at a so so facility 

We followed our RV GPS right to the campground (CG), which is a favorite of ours for a two-night stay. Check-in was quick and easy. We proceeded to Deluxe River site 18 with 30 AMP and water. You can angle the rig in as you want to get set up on the wide pad area. The utilities were in the middle of the gravel pad, and we could park where our 9’ patio could come out to enjoy the gorgeous view of the river. They have free WiFi, but it was not very fast, and we used our Starlink. There are mature trees here, but we got a clear shot north for Starlink. We got 3 bars on Verizon. The water pressure was okay. Talking to our next-door neighbors, who have stayed here over the years, this CG is under new management by a couple who also owned a KOA in Billings. There are already changes, such as getting rid of the cabins and putting in some new FHU sites. There may be plans for new cabins in the future. We also noticed that from staying here in September 2019, the ponds are now state-stocked, and you need a Montana fishing license following regular fishing regulations versus no-license pay for the trout you catch. They also have a military and senior discount, but this wasn't mentioned/given when we made our reservations online. We mentioned it to the lady who checked us in, but she didn't offer to refund us the discount like other CG's have done in the past. There is no dog park, but there’s plenty of area to walk your dog. Someday we are going to plan a longer than two-day stay so we can further explore the area and fly fish the river.

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