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Price
$10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Varies-late spring t...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Fly fishers and light hikers who don't need hookups or potable water will get the most out of it. Site 13 puts you closest to the river, and Sun Canyon Lodge nearby covers showers and supplies. First-come-first-served, so midweek arrivals have the best shot.
No potable water on-site means hauling your own, a real inconvenience for multi-night stays. Some sites are overgrown enough to frustrate tent pitching, and canyon winds can make evenings rougher than expected.
Reference information about Home Gulch Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>15 campsites along the North Fork of the Sun River. Good fishing for rainbow and westslope cutthroat trout. Hiking nearby on the Mortimer Gulch National Recreation Trail. Motorized and non-motorized boat access at the boat launch.</p><p><strong>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.</strong></p><p> </p>
The elevation is 4,580 ft. The campground is pack it in, pack it out and stretches along the North Fork of the Sun River between two towering cliffs. Most sites overlook the river and are shaded by Aspen and Alder trees. The interior road is narrow. The nearby Sun Canyon Lodge offers laundromat, hot showers, trail rides and a café full of local (stuffed) wildlife. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open Memorial Day weekend through November 30; no services from Labor Day through November 30 - weather dependent Lewis & Clark National Forest 303
The water spigots are hand pumps.
The parking aprons are gravel. A challenging RV waste station, with potable water, is available for a fee at Sun Canyon Lodge.
In Augusta, MT, take Manix St. west (toward Gibson Reservoir) 3.7 miles to Gibson Reservoir sign. At intersection, turn right and go 16.8 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground. NOTE: At some point, Manix St. turns into Forest Rt. 108. At the intersection, the road turns into dirt for 15 miles, then becomes paved for 1.8 miles to the campground.
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions and full services. Daytime highs typically reach the mid-60s to low-80s°F, with nights dropping into the 30s to 50s°F. Wind can pick up in the canyon. The campground closes after Labor Day, so spring and fall access is limited. Winter temperatures range from 22°F to 58°F, but the facility doesn't operate during cold months.
Peak season (Memorial Day–Labor Day) with full services and reliable weather.
Home Gulch Campground features 15 campsites along the North Fork of the Sun River. The campground is designed for a pack-it-in, pack-it-out experience and offers a rustic but scenic camping environment. The sites are shaded by Aspen and Alder trees and offer views of the river. It's worth noting that food storage is strictly enforced due to bears in the area. Basic amenities include vault toilets and hand-pumped water spigots. However, there are no potable water facilities or RV waste stations on-site.
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