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This 200-acre prairie marsh in northcentral Montana holds a narrow reservoir about one mile long. This reservoir acts as a prairie pothole with its tailwaters slowly drying during the summer and fall.

Located approximately 18 miles north of Billings, the Acton Recreation Area consists of an extremely diverse landscape. With Cretaceous Age upland bluffs of Eagle sandstone, minor badlands, steep drainages, weathered shale, and scattered ponderosa pine, this 3,800-acre parcel of land...

This site offers parking and access to the Musselshell River and opportunities for catfishing and asparagus picking.

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. Axolotl Cabin is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Ennis, Montana, in the foothills of the Gravelly...

Going Camping? Reserve your spot through recreation.gov Axolotl Cabin is located approximately 14 miles southwest of Ennis, Montana, in the foothills of the Gravelly Range. The cabin provides access to a variety of outdoor recreational activities and breathtaking views as...

Discover one of southwest Montana’s hidden gems along the Big Sheep Creek Back Country Byway. From Interstate 15, just north of the Montana–Idaho border, the rugged Tendoy Mountains may look impenetrable. But if you take the Dell exit and follow...

The 105-mile Big Sky Back Country Byway begins in Terry, MT, and travels north and south covering badlands and rolling prairies. The byway ends in Wolf Point, MT, on the beautiful Missouri River, part of the Lewis and Clark National...

Camp Creek Recreation Area, located in the scenic Little Rockies, consists of Camp Creek Campground, Horse Corral Campground, and Buffington Day Use Area. A system of trails leads from the main campground, making this a popular destination for hikers, birders...

This day-use area located on the Madison River offers opportunities for picnicking, floating, boating, and fishing, and includes an interpretive board and trail. The banks around the boat launch have recently been revegetated so please stay on the trails provided.

Closure Notice: Due to flooding along the Yellowstone River, the BLM's Carbella Recreation Site has been temporarily closed. The Campground will remain closed until the river drops to safer levels. This fishing access site is located along the scenic upper...

Centennial Mountains - This 28,000-acre mountain range, which forms the boundary between southwest Montana and Idaho, is some of southwest Montana’s wildest country. It is considered an important corridor for wildlife movement, providing an east-west trending mountain range connecting the...

Overview Clark's Bay Day Use Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" and Clark's Bay of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, this area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn Mountains. The area is...

Going camping? Reserve your spot on Recreation.gov Clark’s Bay recreation area is for day-use only and is open daily from 9am-9pm during the regular season (May 1st through early October). This site is on Hauser Lake connected to Devil’s Elbow...

Clute’s Landing is the only public boat launch on the west Shore of Ennis Lake and has two camping spots. Camping is limited to 14 days.

Coal Banks Landing Campground, situated along the Upper Missouri River, is open from April 1 to December 1, annually. This is a popular site for launching watercraft, as well as camping, picnicking and fishing. The potable water system at the...

Collar Peak Trail is a great day hike that is in the Judith Mountains near Lewistown, Montana. This trail is maintained by the BLM. Collar Peak Trail is roughly a 5 mile loop with a variety of terrain and beautiful...

The Crow Creek campground offers 8 campsites, restrooms, tables and fire rings, with an information kiosk). A small OHV riding area is also available.

Decision Point Overlook offers a short walk to a ridge with sweeping views of the confluence of the Marias and Missouri rivers—one of the most consequential stops of the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Departure Point Recreation Area is available for public day use and camping on a first-come, first-served basis. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. through 6 p.m. Camp hosts or staff members are typically available onsite 7 days...

Overview Devil's Elbow Recreation Area is situated on the picturesque "Devil's Elbow" of Hauser Lake. Just a short drive from Helena, the area offers stunning views of the Big Belt and Elkhorn mountains. The area is overflowing with outdoor adventure...

Going Camping? Reserve your spot through recreation.gov Devil's Elbow Campground on Hauser Lake offers a wealth of water-based recreation opportunities and is located about 15 miles east of Helena and adjacent to Clark’s Bay Day-use Area and Two Camps Vista...

Name : Dillon Field Office Type : Field NLCS : No Address : 1005 Selway Drive Dillon, MT 59725 Phone : 406-682-4082 FAX : 406-683-8066 Contact : Chris McGrath Email : [email protected]

A series of small recreation sites are located along a 73-mile stretch of the Big Hole River between Wisdom and Melrose. The river offers blue ribbon trout fishing and excellent float boating. Nine of the sites are managed by BLM...

Ear Mountain is a recreation site within the Rocky Mountain Front. This site is maintained by the USFS and BLM. There is a trail which offers access to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. This trail is open from July...

A series of small recreation sites are located along a 73-mile stretch of the Big Hole River between Wisdom and Melrose. The river offers blue ribbon trout fishing and excellent float boating. Nine of the sites are managed by BLM...

Fall Creek is a popular fishing spot and parking area for day float trips through the Bear Trap Canyon Wilderness. During the early spring run-off, floaters can launch at the hand launch site to float the double drop rapid.

Located just six miles west of Glasgow, Montana, this site offers a quiet, shaded setting with access to the Milk River and room to play. The town of Glasgow offers most amenities and the access road to the site is...

Through cooperative efforts, landowners, the Yellowstone River Parks Association, and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) preserved 765 acres of undeveloped open space in Billings. These public lands mostly consist of native sagebrush/grassland, ponderosa pine in the rocky outcrop areas...

Approximately 82 acres in size, this recreation area is located in the badlands 18 miles north of Havre, Montana. This area is open to motorized wheeled vehicles and offers a variety of terrain and challenges for all off-road enthusiasts. The...

The 12-mile long Garnet Back Country Byway climbs 2,000 feet through the scenic Garnet Range to Garnet Ghost Town. Thanks to extensive preservation efforts, the 30 buildings in this historic town look much the same as they did in 1895...

One thousand people called Garnet home in the 1890s as they scoured the mountains for gold. Largely abandoned 20 years later when the gold ran out, today the town is well-preserved and offers a glimpse into the struggles of those...

More than 80 miles of groomed and ungroomed trails, including the 32-mile Garnet National Winter Recreation Trail, wind through the Garnet Mountain range. With none of the crowds found at Lolo Pass or Seeley Lake, these trails offer the chance...

This 40-acre recreation area located just one mile north of Glasgow, Montana, is open to off-road travel by ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts. The varied topography offers challenging climbs and natural launches for the experienced rider as well as flat areas...

Glendive Short Pine OHV Area is a 2,800 acres recreation area classified by the BLM as a limited area; which means operators are limited to existing roads and trails for motorcycles, four wheelers, four-wheel drive trucks and sport-utility vehicles. The...

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. This historic cabin, built in 1905, is located approximately 14 miles south of Dillon, Montana, on the...

Overview Holter Lake Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, along the Missouri River. The area offers stunning views of the Sleeping Giant Wilderness...

This 11,175-acre roadless area is located 26 miles south of Butte. Impressive granite outcroppings, part of the Boulder Batholith, rise 300-600 feet and provide outstanding rockclimbing opportunities, most of which range from 5.5 to 5.7 in difficulty, although routes to...

James Kipp Recreation Area is situated along the Upper Missouri River and is open from April 1 to December 1, annually. This is a popular site for launching watercraft, as well as camping, picnicking and fishing. The potable water system...

A series of small recreation sites are located along a 73-mile stretch of the Big Hole River between Wisdom and Melrose. The river offers blue ribbon trout fishing and excellent float boating. Nine of the sites are managed by BLM...

Judith Landing Campground is located on the Upper Missouri National Wild and Scenic River at the PN Bridge, a major river crossing between Big Sandy on the north and Winifred on the south. Judith Landing Campground is open from May...

Judith Lookout Peak is the highest peak in the Judith Mountains. This peak lies just northeast of Lewistown. This site offers a beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding mountain islands, which are: North and South Moccasins, Big Snowies, Little Snowies...

This day-use area on the north shore of Ennis Lake offers opportunities for picnicking, swimming, boating, waterskiing, and fishing.

The Bear Trap Wilderness is one of the four units of the Lee Metcalf Wilderness. The Bear Trap is the first wilderness areas to be managed by the BLM. The 6,347-acre area offers beautiful wilderness scenery plus exciting whitewater rafting...

Limekiln Trailhead is a recreation site in the Judith Mountains maintained by the BLM with cooperation of private landowners. The trailhead offers access to BLM hiking trails that is close to Lewistown. A portion of the trail is closed due...

This heavily-timbered, isolated mountain range rises abruptly from the surrounding plains, providing habitat for a unique mix of mountain and prairie wildlife. Many species found infrequently in eastern Montana are found here. Bighorn sheep can often be seen on the...

Overview Log Gulch Campground is situated on the picturesque Holter Lake in west central Montana. All sites are reservation only. The site is located approximately 45 miles north of Helena, Montana, and 60 miles south of Great Falls, Montana, along...

The Log Gulch Recreation Site provides visitors with 70 campsites with a seven-day stay limit. All but two of the campsites can accommodate RV or tent camping (or a combination of both); two campsites are tent-only sites. While tent camping...

UPDATE: The majority of Johnsrud Road in the Lower Blackfoot River Corridor will be CLOSED for the Summer and Fall of 2022 while the route is resurfaced. Starting May 23, 2022, Johnsrud Road will be closed from just past the...

This pack-in/pack-out BLM recreation site is located along the Sun River and provides river access for rafting and fishing. Five campsites are available on a first come first served basis with fire rings and picnic tables. One vault toilet is...

Matthews Recreation Area is accessed by gravel road and features a number of picnic tables, grills and a covered dining area. The Yellowstone River can be accessed by canoe or kayak; however no improved boat launch facilities are present. Fishing...