Grasshopper Campground
Grasshopper Campground is the only developed campground in the Castle Mountains and a mere 11 miles from White Sulphur Springs. The 12 campsites sit above Grasshopper Creek on a scenic hillside. Grasshopper Campground usually closes in early December. Many hunters stay at Grasshopper Campground because it is one of the last campgrounds to close in the area. Hunters cannot hang game in the campground. The campground can only accommodate a maximum trailer length of 22 feet and is not suitable campers with large RVs. Above the campground is access to a motorcycle trail open from December 1st through Oct 15th.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest |
| Fees | $10/Night for single unit |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 46.5436° N, 110.7481° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCoyote Divide Piles Rx
28 mi from the campground
- PrescribedKelly Gulch Rx
48 mi from the campground · 1,550 acres
- PrescribedUnit 47 Brackett Creek Road Rx
49 mi from the campground
- PrescribedBridgers Units 06 07 And 74 Rx
50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Couger Canyon Lodge ↗ | 38.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.8 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV Center Montana ↗ | 57.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miWapiti Peak ↗7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miHorse Park3.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.5 miFourmile Connector1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.6 miGrasshopper ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.6 miFourmile Cr2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 2.9 miElk Peak ↗8.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest.
- inHelena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,177,729 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Parberry Block EastBuilding · White Sulphur Springs · 7.3 mi
- Byron R. Sherman HouseBuilding · White Sulphur Springs · 7.3 mi
- Wellman BlockBuilding · White Sulphur Springs · 7.3 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Grasshopper Campground?
$10/Night for single unit
Source: Forest Service
Is Grasshopper Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Grasshopper Campground have?
12 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Grasshopper Campground?
Grasshopper Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Grasshopper Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Richardson Campground (0.9 mi, first-come), Spring Creek Campground (13.7 mi, first-come), and Jumping Creek Campground (15.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby