Gold Rush Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Gold Rush Campground is a National Forest campground near Thompson Falls, Montana.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Gold Rush Campground sits inside Lolo National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,480 ft
47.5228, -115.3115 in Sanders. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Gold Rush Campground?
No. Gold Rush Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Gold Rush Campground?
Camping at Gold Rush Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Gold Rush Campground?
No. Gold Rush Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Gold Rush Campground?
Gold Rush Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Gold Rush Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Gold Rush Campground, in a straight line: Quinn's Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
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- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
Cabin City Campground - Sites
- 25
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Thompson Falls and campgrounds in Sanders.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30