Openings · last 7 days
10
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233746
When Spire Rock Campground reopens
Spire Rock Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
22
Openings · last 90 days
23
Only 23 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 20 monitored sites
Of the 171 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 92 open for online reservation · 48 reserved · 31 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
46.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 92 of 171 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online46.2%
Open site-nights92 / 171
Reserved (of online inventory)48 / 140
Weekday openings66
Weekend openings26
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 66 fall on weekdays and 26 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 92 of 171 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 19 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 001 | 6 |
| 002 | 6 |
| 005 | 6 |
| 006 | 6 |
| 008 | 6 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
92 open site-nights across 19 sites at Spire Rock Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 20 2-night, 17 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 001.
All 19 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 002 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 006 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 010 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 014 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 017 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 019 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 018 | Not recorded | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 004 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 016 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 020 | Not recorded | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22 |
About Spire Rock Campground
Overview
Spire Rock Campground is located in scenic Gallatin Canyon on the Bozeman Ranger District of the Gallatin National Forest, in southwestern Montana. It is 26 miles south of Bozeman.
The surrounding area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities, including fishing, rafting, hiking and viewing local wildlife.
Recreation
Great opportunities for hiking, fishing, scenic driving and wildlife viewing are available around the campground. Anglers cast for rainbow, brown, brook and cutthroat trout, whitefish and Arctic grayling on the Gallatin River. Rafting and kayaking are popular activities as well.
The popular Storm Castle Trail begins nearby. This steep, 3-mile one-way trail climbs to Storm Castle Rock, with excellent views of the canyon below. Garnet Mountain Lookout Trail also begins near the campground. The 3.5-mile trail climbs 2,800 feet in elevation, to the lookout.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites and an overnight, GROUP AREA (SITE 12) , that can be used for overnight camping or day-use picnicking. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.
No drinking water is available in the campground. Campers must bring their own water. Roads and parking spurs within the campground are gravel.
Natural Features
The campground sits next to Storm Castle Creek, a tributary of the Gallatin River, at an elevation of 5,600 feet. Most campsites are located along the creek and are surrounded by spruce and fir trees.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the area. Visitors can often glimpse bald eagles, bighorn sheep, moose, elk, mountain goats, deer and coyotes. Black bears and grizzly bears also live in the canyon.
20 monitored sitesNo hookups19 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 30
Getting there
From Bozeman, travel south on Highway 191 for 23 miles to the Storm Castle turnoff. Turn left and go 3 miles to the campground. The last 3 miles are on a gravel road. From West Yellowstone, go 66 miles north on Highway 191 to the Storm Castle turnoff. Turn right at the intersection after the bridge and continue 3 miles to the campground.
BackpackingBerry PickingBikingBirdingCampingFishingHikingMountain BikingMushroom PickingPhotographyStar GazingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233746 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Spire Rock Campground?
Reservations for Spire Rock Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 92 of 171 tracked site-nights are currently open (53.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 23 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 14:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Spire Rock Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 10 site-date openings at Spire Rock Campground in the last 7 days, 22 over 30 days and 23 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Spire Rock Campground?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Spire Rock Campground?
September 2026, with 92 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 171.
When is the next open date at Spire Rock Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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