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Located approximately 12 miles southwest of Glasgow, Montana, Paulo Reservoir offers a quiet, remote setting for largemouth bass fishing and family outings. A windmill aeration system helps keep fish alive but can also cause areas of thin ice during the...
Payola Reservoir is a great area to spend the day and relax. Montana, Fish, Wildlife & Parks stocks the reservoir with both large mouth bass and yellow perch. This BLM site has both fire pits and picnic tables under a...
This 30,000-acre travel management area is located approximately 15 miles east of Butte and just north of I-90. It is a popular area for motorcycle and ATV riding enthusiasts. Mountain bikers also use the trails. There are about 75 miles...
Pompeys Pillar National Monument is a remarkable testament to human history, showcasing hundreds of markings, petroglyphs, and inscriptions that create a living journal of the American West. For over 11,000 years, many peoples celebrated this sandstone outcrop as a landmark...
The Marias River starts in Glacier County at the confluence of the Two Medicine River and Cut Bank Creek. It flows generally southeastward from this point and is impounded by the Tiber Dam to form Lake Elwell. About 50 miles...
Overview The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. From September...
Located between the communities of Norris and McAllister, Revenue Flats is in Madison County, approximately 36 miles southwest of Bozeman and 18 miles north of Ennis. This recreation area provides opportunities for mountain biking, rock climbing, camping, rock hounding and...
This unique geological formation is located approximately 18 miles east of Butte and north of I-90. The rocks in this unique geologic area chime when tapped with a hammer.
The Ruby Creek Recreation Area is located on the Upper Madison River. The campground has 22 camping sites, with a separate boat launch and parking area nearby. There is a seasonal volunteer campground host on site.
Located on the eastern shore of Ruby Reservoir, this recreation site provides access to fishing, boating, and camping. The reservoir was developed to supply irrigation water for agriculture and is subject to large fluctuations in water levels. Garnets can be...
This site is comprised of large open areas of sagebrush grassland ringed by ponderosa pine and junipers. There are excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, bicycle riding, and cross country skiing. A designated off highway vehicle area is on the...
This popular recreation area (pronounced shepherd ah knee) has a variety of uses. One portion is used almost exclusively for off-highway vehicle riding and consists of about 50 miles of trails on 1,062 acres. The other portion, about 4,000 acres...
This interpretive site along the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail was developed cooperatively with the Forest Service. It is primarily a staging area for Lewis & Clark enthusiasts planning to travel across Lemhi Pass with vehicles too long to...
This large area of rolling prairie with shrub/scrub is a nationally important breeding area for shortgrass bird species, such as mountain plover, burrowing owl, ferruginous hawk, Baird's sparrow, and Sprague's pipit. The area's prairie potholes attract more than 10,000 breeding...
Strawberry Hill Recreation Area is approximately 4,248 acres consisting of grass, sage and ponderosa pine. There are unique rock formations and a view of the Yellowstone Valley. This is a popular spot for enjoying scenic views, wildlife watching, and hiking...
The Marias River starts in Glacier County at the confluence of the Two Medicine River and Cut Bank Creek. It flows generally southeastward from this point and is impounded by the Tiber Dam to form Lake Elwell. About 50 miles...
This day-use-only area is at the confluence of the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River and the Yellowstone itself on the Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce National Historic Trails. Its cottonwood groves, meadows, and riparian areas are popular for...
The Sweet Grass Hills have been a prominent landmark of northern Montana since the buffalo days. They rise nearly 3000 feet above the surrounding prairie and are visible for miles. The “Hills” were created by an igneous intrusion through older...
Trail Creek offers a wheelchair accessible trail with accessible fishing platforms and picnic areas. Trail Creek parking lot is the trailhead for the Pot Trail. The Pot Trail offers access to the Lee Metcalf Wilderness and to the Cowboy Heaven...
Overview The Dillon Field Office is unable to make reservations for you. Please call Recreation.gov (877-444-6777) to book a reservation or book online. Campsites are available for reservation for the Peak-Season times of May 1st through September 15th. All sites...
This remote reservoir is located in south Valley County near the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Peck Lake. The area is a popular destination for big game and upland bird hunters and features the only public restroom...
Uhlhorn Trailhead is a recreation site adjacent to Big Snowy Mountains, southeast of Lewistown, Montana. The site was created by the BLM with cooperation of the Forest Service and the Judith Basin Back Country Horsemen group. The trailhead offers access...
The Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River Management Plan highlights; the uniqueness, special values and wild and scenic qualities that were instrumental in the designation on October 12, 1976. Of special note is the fact that the Upper Missouri...
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview This national monument covers about 377,000 acres of BLM-administered public land in central Montana. These lands hold a spectacular array of plant life, wildlife, unique geological features...
This day-use area located on the Madison River offers opportunities for floating, boating, and fishing. It is the take-out for the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness whitewater float. This site is often heavily used, making proper vehicle parking a must. Vehicles...
Overview White Sandy is located on the west side of Hauser Lake at the confluence of Prickly Pear creek. White Sandy faces Eldorado Bar and the beautiful Big Belt mountains. It is in an ideal location for outdoor recreation, wildlife...